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02-16-2002, 11:06 PM
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installing springs
i am going to install my g&b springs tomorrow, and am wondering if anyone has any advice or warnings. i have a spring compressor and a ball joint separator. thanks
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02-17-2002, 12:33 AM
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Most important thing I learned.... when doing the front, jack up the whole front of the car so that both wheels are off the ground!!!
I seriously went through soooo much trouble by doing it one at a time. The sway bar twists the whole suspension if you do it one at a time and it will be almost impossible to put everything back together. Other than that, you should be fine.  All you need is a jack (dont even think of using the jack you got with your car to jack up the whole front!!!!), some jack stands are recommended, a spring compressor, some wrenches, a flat head to remove the brake line clip (moving it makes access to the lower front bolts easier), and some muscle! |
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02-17-2002, 03:58 AM
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make sure you double check the spring is on the spring compressor correctly
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02-17-2002, 08:28 AM
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use a second jack to raise the lower arms. its like a helping hand when putting the strut back into the car. hehehe.
it's really easy... no super tight bolts or anything (unless they're rusted already on yours..)
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02-17-2002, 10:47 AM
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thanks for the tips! i'm off to home depot to buy a couple of sockets and then it's muscle time. i'll post some pics when it is done.
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if you slid a 2-3 foot pipe over the socket handle, then you won't require any muscle to undo any of the bolts, I had very tight bolt, no rust just bloody tight
 with the handle of the sockets not being too long I could hardly move the bolts, slid a pipe over the handle and the same bolt easily opened.... just my 0.02cts
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ah... the "pipe". I have one too!
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ok, got the front right spring off, and compared it to the new spring. the new one is a tiny bit taller than the factory one. i thought they would be shorter. i just checked the b&g website, and i have the right springs, but i thought it was kinda strange. oh well...
yeah, you guys were right. this is easy - i might even dare to say that i am enjoying it more than getting that damn amber crap out of the corner and tail lights!!!
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hey let us see some picts when you're done!
the aftermarket ones might be longer but could be because its progressive rate. i could be wrong...
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ok, here it is!!! i finished yesterday, but didn't get a chance to post until now. oh, and i love the handling. lots-o-fun.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/up...y-side-rf2.jpg
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yeah, one other thing that has been bothering me. was i supposed to cut the bump-stop? please tell me no. i don't want to do a re-install.
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hey good job!
naw, don't cut the bumpstops on just lowering springs as you might bottom out. you gonna get shocks later?enjoy the ride!
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