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Old 03-25-16, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gridlock13
thanks for replying so quickly, jayemko.

you're right, i meant sway bar. i ask because i tried doing this about a month and a half ago and couldn't unbolt it because i didn't have an 17mm open socket wrench or a hex socket to keep the damn bolt in the middle from constantly spinning. i'm assuming you used these?
Honestly, the time it takes to drive and buy a cheap set of wrenches to use to hold spinning bolts is less time then you spend trying to get the strut out with the sway bar attached.
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i'm new to wrenching on my car so i had no idea i needed those things. i may try to do this again if i can't find someone to do it cheaply.
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I followed this guide and it truly saved me. Thank you!
Old 07-09-16, 06:37 PM
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anybody have tq specs? I've searched and checked owners manual and got nothing.
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Excellent DIY!
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Tanabe springs installed this weekend. My first time working on my car (Thanks Jeff Tsai for DIY to give me the courage to do it!) Looks good to me. Thanks Josh @Meraki for the springs.

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How do the cars ride after lowering? About the same as stock or much firmer?
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Originally Posted by DallasDave
How do the cars ride after lowering? About the same as stock or much firmer?
Seems close to stock...maybe a touch of bounciness.
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Anyone want to sell their 2014 OEM F-Sport suspension springs?
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Great write up! Looking into lowering my car in the spring.
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I was looking to try this but notice the pictures have been removed. Anyway they can be added back?
Old 12-30-16, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeb80
I was looking to try this but notice the pictures have been removed. Anyway they can be added back?
Same here..
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Sorry, my web hosting was down for a while. I don't frequent this site as much as I used to, and I had no idea they were down until someone emailed me about it lol. All pictures and links fixed!
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Default Lowering springs

Can i install rwd lowering springs on a rwd gs 350 f sport
Old 02-23-17, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JZFsport
Can i install rwd lowering springs on a rwd gs 350 f sport
Yes... I believe AWD & RWD springs are the same. The only difference is front side


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