DIY Euro Sport Suspension Install & Crude Front Toe Alignment
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DIY Euro Sport Suspension Install & Crude Front Toe Alignment
Here are some of the pictures taken when installing the Euro Sport Suspesion Kit on my 2010. As time allows I'll put together a step by step of what we did but the pics may help some visualize & make the leap to do it. Start with the car on flat ground, with the steering wheel and tires straight, measure & record the factory toe position. After the suspension has been installed adjust the front toe back to the original position but then get a proffesional alignment done! The process was pretty easy, need two people and 2 hours.
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The jack worked pretty well. If you click on the pics they each have a caption explaining what was happening but I agree more explaination is needed. And, I don't know why the captions don't show on the post?
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You're just asking for something to go wrong by using the scissor jack. That's not a smart move, at all.
I got 3 of the 4 springs in myself simply by using my own leverage and strength (and I'm not a big guy, 6'1" 160lbs). The last one all I needed was the help of a neighbor to push down the control arm while I pulled out and put in the spring.
An extra hand and a prybar go a long way. For anyone reviewing this and thinking about installing your own springs/coilovers, DO NOT use the scissor jack as shown.
I got 3 of the 4 springs in myself simply by using my own leverage and strength (and I'm not a big guy, 6'1" 160lbs). The last one all I needed was the help of a neighbor to push down the control arm while I pulled out and put in the spring.
An extra hand and a prybar go a long way. For anyone reviewing this and thinking about installing your own springs/coilovers, DO NOT use the scissor jack as shown.
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You're just asking for something to go wrong by using the scissor jack. That's not a smart move, at all.
I got 3 of the 4 springs in myself simply by using my own leverage and strength (and I'm not a big guy, 6'1" 160lbs). The last one all I needed was the help of a neighbor to push down the control arm while I pulled out and put in the spring.
An extra hand and a prybar go a long way. For anyone reviewing this and thinking about installing your own springs/coilovers, DO NOT use the scissor jack as shown.
I got 3 of the 4 springs in myself simply by using my own leverage and strength (and I'm not a big guy, 6'1" 160lbs). The last one all I needed was the help of a neighbor to push down the control arm while I pulled out and put in the spring.
An extra hand and a prybar go a long way. For anyone reviewing this and thinking about installing your own springs/coilovers, DO NOT use the scissor jack as shown.
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Yes, based on the experience of many here I waited about 5 days before getting the alignment done. We had done a pretty good job of at least balancing the front Toe as both sides measured 5/16" before the shop did there thing.
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Hey, thanks for posting the pictures of your install. Is there any chance that you could scan the instructions and post them as well? I am salivating at the prospect of step-by-step instructions for installing springs.
I'm in the Bay Area as well so if it's too much trouble, I could scan the instructions and then post them as a PDF. Think we could work something out? Send me a PM if so...
I'm in the Bay Area as well so if it's too much trouble, I could scan the instructions and then post them as a PDF. Think we could work something out? Send me a PM if so...
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DerwoodEE, I would like to clarify something: when you say "pulled out the spring" do you mean you pulled out the entire damper/spring assembly? Or you just pulled the spring out of the damper and slid the new one in its place?
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Hey, thanks for posting the pictures of your install. Is there any chance that you could scan the instructions and post them as well? I am salivating at the prospect of step-by-step instructions for installing springs.
I'm in the Bay Area as well so if it's too much trouble, I could scan the instructions and then post them as a PDF. Think we could work something out? Send me a PM if so...
I'm in the Bay Area as well so if it's too much trouble, I could scan the instructions and then post them as a PDF. Think we could work something out? Send me a PM if so...
The instructions don't offer that much detail, they refer to the shop manual. However I do have a PDF version but have not figured out how to post that format here on the zine. Glad to help get you going, it is easier to do than one might expect. PM your way shortly.
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I received a few PM requests for more detail; so click on and enlarge each of the photographs to see a discription of what we did during the process. I hope it helps.
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ok thread revival.
I have my H&R lowering springs and I would love to try and DIY it...I really dont want to pay $180+ for an install. I just want to know what you guys suggest? I've never installed springs before so how hard do you guys think it will be? Do I need any special tools? Do I ever have to go under the car like when I install an exhaust? Is there a serious chance I can screw up my car? Please help
I have my H&R lowering springs and I would love to try and DIY it...I really dont want to pay $180+ for an install. I just want to know what you guys suggest? I've never installed springs before so how hard do you guys think it will be? Do I need any special tools? Do I ever have to go under the car like when I install an exhaust? Is there a serious chance I can screw up my car? Please help
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I have received a couple of messages related to this thread so it's time to revive it.
The install is easy, you need to be smart and safe. Two of us got the job done in less than 90 minutes.
The install is easy, you need to be smart and safe. Two of us got the job done in less than 90 minutes.
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