coilover install help
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im getting my function form coilovers today thinking about trying to install them myself instead of paying 200 bucks. im just wondering will i need a spring compressor or any other specialty tool?
and any advice u guys have? i tried to search for a diy but couldnt find anything
and any advice u guys have? i tried to search for a diy but couldnt find anything
#2
your kidding, its not in the DIY master list?
unless your new units come installed with their springs AND new tophat, you will need a spring compressor
Might be able to put the new ones together without it..maybe
If transferring the top hats- you need a good `spring compressor` and air gun/compressor
Try to let the top nut off with the springs loaded under pressure,, and at a minimum -
a 4 hour visit to the Emergency Room will follow~
No way to tighten the top on without the spring compressed
Also have to seperate the lower U fork on the current struts and move to the new ones
to me, as a retired tech who always disliked strut jobs and the danger of the spring compressor itself--pay the 200 bucks and let someone else take the risk
When I orderd my Tein SS, I had them fully assembled with new tophats by MrheelToe.
pulled the old struts out, swapped in complete new units
Get the height set where it clears the tires to fenderlip and go for alignment
short answer- you need the right tools for the job
unless your new units come installed with their springs AND new tophat, you will need a spring compressor
Might be able to put the new ones together without it..maybe
If transferring the top hats- you need a good `spring compressor` and air gun/compressor
Try to let the top nut off with the springs loaded under pressure,, and at a minimum -
a 4 hour visit to the Emergency Room will follow~
No way to tighten the top on without the spring compressed
Also have to seperate the lower U fork on the current struts and move to the new ones
to me, as a retired tech who always disliked strut jobs and the danger of the spring compressor itself--pay the 200 bucks and let someone else take the risk
When I orderd my Tein SS, I had them fully assembled with new tophats by MrheelToe.
pulled the old struts out, swapped in complete new units
Get the height set where it clears the tires to fenderlip and go for alignment
short answer- you need the right tools for the job
#6
DIY- figure out where bolts holding rear seats are located and remove seat back and bottem
remove bolts for strut
front= remove bolt holding U shaped fork from shock to suspension at bottem and remove it from strut after removal from car
remove brake line from strut!!
remove top bolts and pushing down on steering arm with big prybar, lower and remove strut assembly
remove bolts for strut
front= remove bolt holding U shaped fork from shock to suspension at bottem and remove it from strut after removal from car
remove brake line from strut!!
remove top bolts and pushing down on steering arm with big prybar, lower and remove strut assembly
#7
Instructor
yea I was quoted $200 bucks for the install...and I said screw that.
the F&F are already assemblied. All you have to do is take you old spring/strut assembly out and put the new ones in. You can still follow the DIY on the spring and strut install. Just skip the compressing spring part. Everything else is bolt on. I'm going to install mine sunday.
the F&F are already assemblied. All you have to do is take you old spring/strut assembly out and put the new ones in. You can still follow the DIY on the spring and strut install. Just skip the compressing spring part. Everything else is bolt on. I'm going to install mine sunday.
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This installation is a cinch. Nothing more than a few bolts at ea. end. I do not know your mechanic ability, brakes and suspension are generally among the easiest. This may not be the exact route for your chassis, just a guideline.
I'm sure you can search and find a model specific one - here's a link to a coilover install
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...96#post1726965
I'm sure you can search and find a model specific one - here's a link to a coilover install
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...96#post1726965
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#14
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I did not need no spring compressor to remove the factory struts.
I did undo the upper ball joint so I had the needed room to remove.
The coilover will install easyier since you can start with them lowered.
Install = EASY
getting right height the way you want = PITA
You will spend more time getting them to your liking than you will spend on the install.
I did undo the upper ball joint so I had the needed room to remove.
The coilover will install easyier since you can start with them lowered.
Install = EASY
getting right height the way you want = PITA
You will spend more time getting them to your liking than you will spend on the install.
#20
i got the type 2's and i installed the fronts today with my buddies lol took us couple hours we had some troubles but we figured it out its pretty simple then we figured well do the rears tommorow because we have to take out my system and everything
heres how it looks guys for now lol like some kind of a drag racer
heres how it looks guys for now lol like some kind of a drag racer
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#22
yeah its the highest setting on the front. i have only 2 finger gap its really low already i dont think imma lower any more then that...
i drove my car on the highway today and i noticed when i hit higher speeds now the wheels go left and right slightly like im gonna lose control![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
i already had wheel alignment problems before the coilovers car would pull to the left a lil bit
any of you have any ideas what could be wrong?
i drove my car on the highway today and i noticed when i hit higher speeds now the wheels go left and right slightly like im gonna lose control
![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
i already had wheel alignment problems before the coilovers car would pull to the left a lil bit
any of you have any ideas what could be wrong?
#24
Instructor
nope it is pretty easy. All you have to do is take the end link bolt out and upbolt the strut housing and...... tadaah!!!!! You do not have to take off the sway bar. You are going to need like a jack or something like that to move the rear control arm (i think thats what it is but you'll see) up to line up the bolt. Besides that, thats it..
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i drove my car on the highway today and i noticed when i hit higher speeds now the wheels go left and right slightly like im gonna lose control ![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
i already had wheel alignment problems before the coilovers car would pull to the left a lil bit
any of you have any ideas what could be wrong?
![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
i already had wheel alignment problems before the coilovers car would pull to the left a lil bit
any of you have any ideas what could be wrong?
you put 2 out of 4 coilovers on...i would start there to diagnose the propblem...
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#28
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I would say a little snugger then hand tight. I didn't used a torque wrench we just used a "breaker" bar and after we hand tighten it just gave a little trun with the "breaker" bar which turned it about 1/3 or so of a turn if not a little more, but if you can find torque specs I would say go to the local auto parts store (ie: autozone) and rent the torque wrench.
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