GRRR!!! I'm so angry!
02-17-2008, 07:03 PM
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GRRR!!! I'm so angry!
While installing my springs today, I somehow managed to break both of my driveshafts, and now it's too dark outside and I can't replace them! i'm gunna have to wait till tomorrow.
Has anyone else had this happen to them?
Has anyone else had this happen to them?
02-17-2008, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by trancemission
what the fuck? how in gods name did you do that?
Originally Posted by Jorge68
Sorry, I didn't mean I broke the actual driveshaft. I broke the CV joints.
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02-17-2008, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mmade22
I would have to say it was a lot of force trying to get them out. We need to see pictured now.
02-17-2008, 08:43 PM
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Wow, how did you do that?
You removed the shocks and used a spring compressor to remove/put new springs on, correct?
Not sure how this happened, would like to see pics ASAP
You removed the shocks and used a spring compressor to remove/put new springs on, correct?
Not sure how this happened, would like to see pics ASAP
02-17-2008, 09:44 PM
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Maybe this:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...prings+Install
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Originally Posted by Tripnbeats
.... what happened to me the first time i did springs.... unknowingly to the procedure....i didnt line it up and i was forcing it in and to align it Id loosen it up a lil n wiggle it into place....let me tell u dude the repercussions are so bad. Both axles broke, motor mounts, a mount under the rack broke, the rear suspension was shot the alignment would never be straight.....finally i put the aspec on and everything went back to normal.... other than all the broken shit.....that came a fist full of cash later n 2 weeks with out the car.
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02-17-2008, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
I'd like to know too because we are doing mine in a bit .. I intended to use the Acura instructions.
02-17-2008, 10:57 PM
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What the hell, did you find a way to get a shotgun involved in the swap or something? I don't understand how this is possible.
And regarding the broken motor mounts and other stuff, what the HELL? I didn't even know it was possible to be that mechanically declined.
And regarding the broken motor mounts and other stuff, what the HELL? I didn't even know it was possible to be that mechanically declined.
02-17-2008, 11:03 PM
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If the lower strut mount, the spring perch and the top hat are not properly aligned and you FORCE them to fit their mounting points, something is going to break (maybe a lot of things) .
pics, please.
02-18-2008, 12:44 AM
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I would really like to see pics with a detailed description of just what the hell you did. I am about to take my front end apart next week to change the ball joints and check the front right shock. Please ASAP
02-18-2008, 08:01 AM
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I don't really know what you guys want me to take pictures of. To take the spring/shock off you have to move the whole brake assembly down, I guess I pushed a little too much, and it broke the CV joints.
02-18-2008, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Jorge68
I don't really know what you guys want me to take pictures of. To take the spring/shock off you have to move the whole brake assembly down, I guess I pushed a little too much, and it broke the CV joints.
I'm like Allon, I leave that safety shit to the pros man!
02-18-2008, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
We want you to take pictures of what it looks like with the damage. Kind of like a what not to do thing for the guys with this coming up on their DIY list. Sounds like you were working in the dark on this one...at least you made out better than Trippin'.
I'm like Allon, I leave that safety shit to the pros man!
I'm like Allon, I leave that safety shit to the pros man!
02-18-2008, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jproy
I dont see how this is possible.
I tried to take a shortcut and got fucked in the end. Lesson WELL learned.
02-18-2008, 10:17 AM
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^ exactly what I was about to say.
Just curious, did this shortcut help when you were working on your past three cars.
Just curious, did this shortcut help when you were working on your past three cars.
02-18-2008, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Fyre Man
^ exactly what I was about to say.
Just curious, did this shortcut help when you were working on your past three cars.
Just curious, did this shortcut help when you were working on your past three cars.
02-18-2008, 11:44 AM
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Sorry. Still doesn't make sense to me. But, whatever. Glad you are able to get it fixed and sorry you had trouble.
Here are Service Manual Scans for the "Acura" way to do it:
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fm-modulators-group-purchase-173827/
Here are Service Manual Scans for the "Acura" way to do it:
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fm-modulators-group-purchase-173827/
02-19-2008, 08:09 AM
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Just wanted to let everyone know that I have replaced both CV Joints, and everything is back to normal. I'm sorry I coudn't take any pics, I was kind of in a rush to do it and I forgot.
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