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Feb 17, 2008 | 07:03 PM

Jorge68

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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?

Feb 17, 2008 | 07:35 PM

mmade22

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Wow, That is not a good thing. How could you have done that? Please take some pictures because I need to see this.

Feb 17, 2008 | 07:53 PM

trancemission

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what the fuck? how in gods name did you do that?

Feb 17, 2008 | 08:22 PM

Jorge68

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Sorry, I didn't mean I broke the actual driveshaft. I broke the CV joints.

Feb 17, 2008 | 08:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trancemission

what the fuck? how in gods name did you do that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorge68

Sorry, I didn't mean I broke the actual driveshaft. I broke the CV joints.

Still don't know how in gods name you did that.

Feb 17, 2008 | 08:38 PM

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you're not supposed to hook the wheels up to a tow truck to get them off. they unbolt

Feb 17, 2008 | 08:38 PM

mmade22

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I would have to say it was a lot of force trying to get them out. We need to see pictured now.

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Feb 17, 2008 | 08:41 PM

Jorge68

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I would have to say it was a lot of force trying to get them out. We need to see pictured now.

I guess I used a little too much force..

Feb 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

Feb 17, 2008 | 09:44 PM

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Maybe this:

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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.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...prings+Install

Feb 17, 2008 | 10:27 PM

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Ive done many many suspensions on our cars and I still fail to see how the hell you brake axles and motor mounts...

Feb 17, 2008 | 10:42 PM

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I'd like to know too because we are doing mine in a bit .. I intended to use the Acura instructions.

Feb 17, 2008 | 10:46 PM

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sorry but if you break the axles while replacing springs, you should not be working on a car.

Feb 17, 2008 | 10:52 PM

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Quote:

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.

Ron A posted some scans a few weeks ago. They are in the Garage. Original post was one of mine in "Problems and Fixes".

Feb 17, 2008 | 10:55 PM

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man wtf

Feb 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.

Feb 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) .

Feb 17, 2008 | 11:21 PM

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well nowwww, That sucks dude, POST SOME PICS... I wanna see what kinda damage was done

Feb 18, 2008 | 12:18 AM

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pics, please.

Feb 18, 2008 | 12:26 AM

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um. i install everything myself... suspension? f* that. i leave it to the professionals or experienced. too risky to break it myself

Feb 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

Feb 18, 2008 | 02:00 AM

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Mine were replaced last week for other reasons but y would anyone go near the axles when doing suspension????

Feb 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.

Feb 18, 2008 | 08:26 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorge68

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!

Feb 18, 2008 | 08:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darksom1

This isn't the 1st time i've installed lowering springs. I've done so in my last 3 cars (one was a 2nd gen TL) but this one was the most difficult of the 3.

Feb 18, 2008 | 09:17 AM

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Feb 18, 2008 | 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gauravp123

lol sorry, I already replaced one of them. I'll take pics of the other one when I do it later today.

Feb 18, 2008 | 10:00 AM

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I dont see how this is possible.

Feb 18, 2008 | 10:05 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jproy

I dont see how this is possible.

It's kind of hard to explain. I didn't use the way the acura instructions say. Instead of compressing the spring shock assembly I tried to take a short cut and take it out with out compressing it, and to do that you have to pull down on the brake assembly, and I guess I pulled a little too hard and ripped the CV joint out of the socket.

I tried to take a shortcut and got fucked in the end. Lesson WELL learned.

Feb 18, 2008 | 10:09 AM

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shit happens, you got it fixed, move on

Feb 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.

Feb 18, 2008 | 11:28 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.

Yup, Never had a problem before.

Feb 18, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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Lay off the juice!

Feb 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/

Feb 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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