Quick Coilover install question
#1
Quick Coilover install question
Guys,
I am trying to install my Megan coilovers and am at part 6 of this tutorial
http://garage.projectraine.com/conte...ng/spring.html
I just broke my universal and am having serious issues trying to get these 2 x 14mm bolts out so I can slide the shock/spring out. Is it possible at this point to have someone stand on the hub so you can get the shock out?
Thanks,
Jonny
I am trying to install my Megan coilovers and am at part 6 of this tutorial
http://garage.projectraine.com/conte...ng/spring.html
I just broke my universal and am having serious issues trying to get these 2 x 14mm bolts out so I can slide the shock/spring out. Is it possible at this point to have someone stand on the hub so you can get the shock out?
Thanks,
Jonny
#4
I'm almost at the stage where I am thinking I should have just brought it somewhere that has a lift
Jonny
#5
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The last time we tried taking the upper control arm bolt off, it got jammed towards the front near the fender liner, not sure if it was just the car itself or applies to all. It gave us a head ache, we thought it would be a simple unbolt, in the end it was more trouble than it was worth.
If you have access to a c-clamp, the vise-grip kind, you can compress the spring using a floor jack and hold the tension with the clamp, should give you about an extra inch of playing room.
If you have access to a c-clamp, the vise-grip kind, you can compress the spring using a floor jack and hold the tension with the clamp, should give you about an extra inch of playing room.
#7
I didn't get the opportunity to work on the install today unfortunately, but I plan on completing it tomorrow.
I should have it finished, polished and ready to go for the Tulsa meet in a couple of weeks, it not before. I will give you first opportunity to check it out before I list it for sale.
Regards,
Jonny
I should have it finished, polished and ready to go for the Tulsa meet in a couple of weeks, it not before. I will give you first opportunity to check it out before I list it for sale.
Regards,
Jonny
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Well guys, got the suspensions finished yesterday, and I am very happy with it. The drop is perfect, plenty low for a good stance, but not too low to rub. I went from KYB shocks and cut springs to these and obviously the difference is amazing. Couple of things to mention to anyone taking on this install:
When you get to #6 on the above guide I posted in the first link, instead of trying to remove that bracket, remove the upper control arm bolt. Takes 30 seconds and makes the rest of the install a breeze. To get that bolt back in, it helps to have a mirror and flashlight so you can see all the way through.
Rears are simple. Just one bolt. The guide said it was a 17mm bolt but mine was a 19mm. And one final word of advice, which is super important. Do both the fronts at the same time, as with the rears. I got a little carried away on the rears and installed one side before the other, and hence couldn't get the shock/spring out. As soon as I disconnected the side I had put on, then the other side was able to pop right in
Gsteg - it was a Harbor Freight POS universal
I know people will request pics, but unfortunately I don't have any yet. Finishing up all the little issues with the car right now, then I will get to picture time
Regards,
Jonny
Jonny
When you get to #6 on the above guide I posted in the first link, instead of trying to remove that bracket, remove the upper control arm bolt. Takes 30 seconds and makes the rest of the install a breeze. To get that bolt back in, it helps to have a mirror and flashlight so you can see all the way through.
Rears are simple. Just one bolt. The guide said it was a 17mm bolt but mine was a 19mm. And one final word of advice, which is super important. Do both the fronts at the same time, as with the rears. I got a little carried away on the rears and installed one side before the other, and hence couldn't get the shock/spring out. As soon as I disconnected the side I had put on, then the other side was able to pop right in
Gsteg - it was a Harbor Freight POS universal
I know people will request pics, but unfortunately I don't have any yet. Finishing up all the little issues with the car right now, then I will get to picture time
Regards,
Jonny
Jonny
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Well guys, got the suspensions finished yesterday, and I am very happy with it. The drop is perfect, plenty low for a good stance, but not too low to rub. I went from KYB shocks and cut springs to these and obviously the difference is amazing. Couple of things to mention to anyone taking on this install:
When you get to #6 on the above guide I posted in the first link, instead of trying to remove that bracket, remove the upper control arm bolt. Takes 30 seconds and makes the rest of the install a breeze. To get that bolt back in, it helps to have a mirror and flashlight so you can see all the way through.
Rears are simple. Just one bolt. The guide said it was a 17mm bolt but mine was a 19mm. And one final word of advice, which is super important. Do both the fronts at the same time, as with the rears. I got a little carried away on the rears and installed one side before the other, and hence couldn't get the shock/spring out. As soon as I disconnected the side I had put on, then the other side was able to pop right in
Gsteg - it was a Harbor Freight POS universal
I know people will request pics, but unfortunately I don't have any yet. Finishing up all the little issues with the car right now, then I will get to picture time
Regards,
Jonny
Jonny
When you get to #6 on the above guide I posted in the first link, instead of trying to remove that bracket, remove the upper control arm bolt. Takes 30 seconds and makes the rest of the install a breeze. To get that bolt back in, it helps to have a mirror and flashlight so you can see all the way through.
Rears are simple. Just one bolt. The guide said it was a 17mm bolt but mine was a 19mm. And one final word of advice, which is super important. Do both the fronts at the same time, as with the rears. I got a little carried away on the rears and installed one side before the other, and hence couldn't get the shock/spring out. As soon as I disconnected the side I had put on, then the other side was able to pop right in
Gsteg - it was a Harbor Freight POS universal
I know people will request pics, but unfortunately I don't have any yet. Finishing up all the little issues with the car right now, then I will get to picture time
Regards,
Jonny
Jonny
#12
Then after dicking around with the spring compressor I decided to drop the upper control arm, so that was time wasted on the compressor.
With the rear I put the one side on before the other side was completely detached - so that wasted more time.
If you were to follow my instructions that I posted above, I think it could be done within 2 hours. For a first timer I would say 4 hours. I'm sure there are plenty of mechanically-minded people who could knock it out first time in 2 hours however...
Hope this helps,
Jonny
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