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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Coilover Install Help

Searched google and nothing really came up, YES i have read the current D.I.Y on the site but one problem.. PICTURES DONT WORK so im currently asking you guys for help. Either someone post new pictures or guide me through. Trying to install them tmmrw with some friends, just want everything to go smoothly.

Coilovers i have are black and orange, can anyone guess what brand?
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:33 PM
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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Lol ok fine, i gave it away with those two colors. But seriously, can anyone help?


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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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pull old suspension out and put new stuff in lol the back seat has to come out to get at the top nuts, other than that, just follow wht nuts need to be taken off according to where the shock/strut is. it is really simple.

it took me about 3 hours to do all 4 corners and im no pro, it took another 3 hours to tweak them to fit my tall ass tires haha
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Dude, tony....you do know that us Houston people know how to install coils.
why not ask us first?!?!?!!?

I have a garage, tools, a shop for compressing the springs if needed, a floor jack, etc.
plus, we have a great group of friends that love to help.

I've helped with 3 or 4 spring/coil installs. including my own.

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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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I dont help anyway...I just sit back and drink beer. LOL
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cdn_rider
pull old suspension out and put new stuff in lol the back seat has to come out to get at the top nuts, other than that, just follow wht nuts need to be taken off according to where the shock/strut is. it is really simple.

it took me about 3 hours to do all 4 corners and im no pro, it took another 3 hours to tweak them to fit my tall ass tires haha
Now how would I take out the back seats?

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Dude, tony....you do know that us Houston people know how to install coils.
why not ask us first?!?!?!!?

I have a garage, tools, a shop for compressing the springs if needed, a floor jack, etc.
plus, we have a great group of friends that love to help.

I've helped with 3 or 4 spring/coil installs. including my own.
Ahha I was gonna do it with my homeboys today or tmmrw but If you can help than that's cool too. I want them on by today or tmmrw though. Idk if you have time.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Use this 2G DIY:

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-100/diy-lowering-dropping-your-tl-623631/


AND

This 3G DIY (it's virtually identical to the 2g): https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fm-modulators-group-purchase-173827/ - Service Manual Scans


I guess you don't need all the spring replacement bits, but the shock removal and re-install parts should be helpful.

DON'T forget to tighten the suspension under load where indicated. Also lifting/lowering the suspension a little can make pulling the shock/spring out (and replacing) easier.

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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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[quote=tOny3;13544595]Now how would I take out the back seats? [quote]

there are 2 bolts that you have to dig for in between the 2 seats, take em out then take out the seat and youll see the strut mounts at the top.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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2 hrs at most n thats in cluding dialing in and wash after so cars clean
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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We had a mini install meet today.
It was nice meeting you, Tony.









LOL, I know you're happy!
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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awesome! but why so much rake?
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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temp. setup.

I think he's raising the front a little.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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LOL im gonna raise the front up in the morning. Let my sis drive the car and she did pretty good actually, scraped only a few times.

Justin, got any more pics? PM all the pics you got
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 01:36 AM
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Don't raise it! Trim your liners and lower the rears. You'll probably just end up lowering it again anyway.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 01:43 AM
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I know im lowering it later on but as of right now, thats not the best option for me. So ill raise it up a little and ride like that for a bit.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Took longer for me to work on my own cause i only have a hand crank jack -__-. But i finally finished. Here's how she sits.

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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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You're going to die using that jack! Pep boys or NAPA has a deal right now for a $10 2 ton floor jack...cant remember which one though.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Tony, she looks great!


I spy sisters 535.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by yeedatoy
You're going to die using that jack! Pep boys or NAPA has a deal right now for a $10 2 ton floor jack...cant remember which one though.
I had a jack but i was lifting a car up and some ball shot out and hit the wall.. oil was everywhere.

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Tony, she looks great!


I spy sisters 535.
Yea doesnt scrape as much anymore lol. You can barely see it! Itll be too fast to see on the road
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