DIY: Rear shock/coilover install
04-08-2007 | 07:07 PM
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DIY: Rear shock/coilover install
Just put in a new set of coilovers. http://www.hi-impact.org/ryang/modif...hock_rear.html has the full write-up. You can see all my other DIYs at http://www.hi-impact.org/ryang/modify/modify.html. PM me with any additional questions, feedback or suggestions you might have to make these DIYs better.
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Last edited by PUR NRG; 05-01-2011 at 08:01 AM.
04-08-2007 | 10:29 PM
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one suggestion...you don't have to remove the sway bar endlinks in the rear.
1. mark the alignment eccentric bolt with a marker so that you can install it back to where it was...closely.
2. loosen the 19mm nut and tap out the bolt and washer for both sides.
3. swing down both controls arms and let it hang. no need to disconnect the endlinks.
not that big of a deal, but it's just one more thing you don't have to do and make the install a tad quicker. great write up tho.
also, no need to unbolt the front sway bar as well.
1. mark the alignment eccentric bolt with a marker so that you can install it back to where it was...closely.
2. loosen the 19mm nut and tap out the bolt and washer for both sides.
3. swing down both controls arms and let it hang. no need to disconnect the endlinks.
not that big of a deal, but it's just one more thing you don't have to do and make the install a tad quicker. great write up tho.
also, no need to unbolt the front sway bar as well.
Last edited by Im_DANomite; 04-08-2007 at 10:36 PM.
04-09-2007 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Im_DANomite
one suggestion...you don't have to remove the sway bar endlinks in the rear. not that big of a deal, but it's just one more thing you don't have to do and make the install a tad quicker.
also, no need to unbolt the front sway bar as well.
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07-15-2008 | 08:31 AM
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07-18-2008 | 09:23 PM
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08-08-2008 | 05:52 PM
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IMO the easiest way is not to undo the lower control arm, but to undo the upper control arms, which then doesn't mess with the alignment and is also easier to get the rear shock/spring assembly in and out
I'll probably be doing this next week and will try to do step by step pics and text for a DIY thread
I'll probably be doing this next week and will try to do step by step pics and text for a DIY thread
08-09-2008 | 12:49 AM
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IMO the easiest way is not to undo the lower control arm, but to undo the upper control arms, which then doesn't mess with the alignment and is also easier to get the rear shock/spring assembly in and out
I'll probably be doing this next week and will try to do step by step pics and text for a DIY thread
I'll probably be doing this next week and will try to do step by step pics and text for a DIY thread
nice post. am going to be doing the same in the next week or two.. i hope this is a helpful as you sway lower rad bracket post!
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