Suspention installations........
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Suspention installations........
So i've read through the diy threads enough to finally want to go ahead and install my MS springs, shocks and strut bars, but there's one last thing i'm unsure of. Since i'm not too mechanically inclined, I dont really know what bolt it is on the front suspention that i am to leave untightened until i lower the car, and where i am to mark on the rear suspention that is suppose to re-line up upon installation. If anyone out there has pics of these parts, it would be really helpful if you post them.
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Sam
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Sam
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You need to get it aligned *RIGHT AFTER* you do the install. The alignment will be hosed. Don't worry about the alignment bolts- put the marks in the middle, drive it to the shop, and get it aligned. They're in the middle from the factory anyway.
The bolt you tighten at the end is two bolts- the upper control arms that are nearest to the car frame.
A full suspension isntall isn't super easy. You need spring compressors for the shocks/struts. The sways are easy. You may want to consider getting some help if you're not super confident.
The bolt you tighten at the end is two bolts- the upper control arms that are nearest to the car frame.
A full suspension isntall isn't super easy. You need spring compressors for the shocks/struts. The sways are easy. You may want to consider getting some help if you're not super confident.
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Thanks for the reply. I already have all the tools necessary ready. The thing is, I don't know which bolt the alignment bolt is. Same with the bolt on the control arm. I was hoping someone had some pics laying around that would specify which was which.
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Ngo beat me to it...I just saved the exact same pic and just as i finished editing it, you post it... well yea those are the two bolts that you leave loose as you preload the springs.
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The alignment bolts are obvious- they have a grey plate attached to them with marks. They have an identical plate as a washer on the other side. Once you're in there, it will be clear. There's a mark on the arm that they attach to as well. Line up the middle mark on the adjuster with the mark on the car and they will be "factory".
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