Installing coilovers on saturday, Do i need any special tools?
12-10-2008, 04:25 PM
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Installing coilovers on saturday, Do i need any special tools?
Well, I'm installing my Tein SS's on satuday and I was wondering if I need any special tools other than my ratchet set?
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/102381/DI...%20Install.pdf
I've got these instructions, which are pretty thorough.
Do i need to rent a spring compressor?
I know air tools are helpful, but are they a must? I don't know if they can be rented or not.
Thanks guys!
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/102381/DI...%20Install.pdf
I've got these instructions, which are pretty thorough.
Do i need to rent a spring compressor?
I know air tools are helpful, but are they a must? I don't know if they can be rented or not.
Thanks guys!
12-11-2008, 04:07 PM
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Why would he need a spring compressor? They're coilovers. You remove your factory spring/strut assembly and install the coilover assembly. It's pretty simple if you ask me. It would be easier with air tools but hand tools should be enough for the job.
12-11-2008, 05:19 PM
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you do not need a spring compressor unless you are installing new coils. since you are installing coilovers you do not need one. i will recommend a bottle of liquid wrench and a breaker bar for your ratchet. air tools are not required. good luck and have fun.
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Uhhh...he got the Tein SS coilovers. They don't come with tophats last I checked. So he will need spring compressors to transfer the stock tophats.
As others have said, you can do it just fine without air tools. If you have stock rear endlinks, prepare yourself for a lot of frustration trying to get them off if the bolts are rusted and strip.
Most importantly, ask a buddy to give you a hand. Makes a world of a difference on our cars (especially for the back)
As others have said, you can do it just fine without air tools. If you have stock rear endlinks, prepare yourself for a lot of frustration trying to get them off if the bolts are rusted and strip.
Most importantly, ask a buddy to give you a hand. Makes a world of a difference on our cars (especially for the back)
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Uhhh...he got the Tein SS coilovers. They don't come with tophats last I checked. So he will need spring compressors to transfer the stock tophats.
As others have said, you can do it just fine without air tools. If you have stock rear endlinks, prepare yourself for a lot of frustration trying to get them off if the bolts are rusted and strip.
Most importantly, ask a buddy to give you a hand. Makes a world of a difference on our cars (especially for the back)
As others have said, you can do it just fine without air tools. If you have stock rear endlinks, prepare yourself for a lot of frustration trying to get them off if the bolts are rusted and strip.
Most importantly, ask a buddy to give you a hand. Makes a world of a difference on our cars (especially for the back)
Yeah, that would be the reason i would think i would need the spring compressors.
Anyone have an answer to that using the stock top-hats?
This is good info for me about the tophats.
12-12-2008, 01:39 PM
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Go to the dealer and purchase all the items seperatly
that way when something fucks up you got a suspetion to roll on
i actually think that my teins are making noise.....
that way when something fucks up you got a suspetion to roll on
i actually think that my teins are making noise.....
12-12-2008, 05:03 PM
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Yeah you can always go to the dealer and buy a new set of top hats, in case you need to swap the stock suspension back in with minimal effort. I bought my teins with top hats from heeltoe. I still think you will need spring compressors to put on the hats on the front 2 coilovers.
Tell us how it goes..
Tell us how it goes..
12-13-2008, 12:34 PM
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The sound disappeared after time... not sure what it was?
12-15-2008, 04:06 PM
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You dont NEED. But since you get 100% of your money back, it is a good idea to have.
It makes taking the top hat off the stock spring a breeze, without it, the pressure of the spring makes taking the stock top hat off a bitch.
It makes taking the top hat off the stock spring a breeze, without it, the pressure of the spring makes taking the stock top hat off a bitch.
12-15-2008, 05:27 PM
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12-28-2008, 07:19 PM
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well the noise is more pronounced now and i installed them in like july....
the noise is in the front only over slow bumps and the fron only..
ill try lubinh them first, and then ill see what happenes...
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I actually bought some K sports and replaced the Teins TODAY! lol The job took HALF the time.
I will give the car a wash, and post some pictures up tomorrow.
I got some new rims I'd like to show off too :P
I will give the car a wash, and post some pictures up tomorrow.
I got some new rims I'd like to show off too :P
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