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Old 08-01-2012, 09:23 AM
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Hey guys, I just placed an order for some street advance coilovers and i'm thinking about purchasing new top hats to make the installation a lot easier, not to mention I don't think they were ever replaced (03 tl-s 128K).

My question is, what exactly would I need to buy? I know I need #'s 4,5 and 8 for sure, but what about 15, 3, 13, and 14?

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

Same thing for the rears with the exception of #'s 2 and 3.

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

I know the parts in question only add up to like 10 bucks, but if I can save 10 bucks, I will
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Originally Posted by the-G-ride
Hey guys, I just placed an order for some street advance coilovers and i'm thinking about purchasing new top hats to make the installation a lot easier, not to mention I don't think they were ever replaced (03 tl-s 128K).

My question is, what exactly would I need to buy? I know I need #'s 4,5 and 8 for sure, but what about 15, 3, 13, and 14?

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

Same thing for the rears with the exception of #'s 2 and 3.

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

I know the parts in question only add up to like 10 bucks, but if I can save 10 bucks, I will
You don't need new top hats unless yours are broken. All you need is new bushing which kyb sells for 8$ per corner
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Oh wow, that just saved me a whole lot of trouble, thanks. I heard from some other people that it makes the installation a lot easier because its a PITA to get the old ones off, which was the only reason I was looking at getting them in the first place.

Do you know where can I get the kyb bushings?
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Oh wow, that just saved me a whole lot of trouble, thanks. I heard from some other people that it makes the installation a lot easier because its a PITA to get the old ones off, which was the only reason I was looking at getting them in the first place.

Do you know where can I get the kyb bushings?
I just did my installation, it's easy you just have to get a spring compressor from autozone and then return it and they will refund you the money. You can get the bushing kit from napa or online just type in sm5058 and you will need 4
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I found it on rockauto for $7.58. Now all I have to do is patiently wait for my coilovers which should hopefully arrive tomorrow along with some other goodies.

Thanks for the help
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I found it on rockauto for $7.58. Now all I have to do is patiently wait for my coilovers which should hopefully arrive tomorrow along with some other goodies.

Thanks for the help
That's a good price and have fun with the install it's really not that bad
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