Coilover install diy
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Coilover install diy
Ok ive searched and searched for this thread that i know is around ..becasue i recall seeing it before ..but im looking to give it a go and install my coilovers tommrow and i was seeing if anyone has that link..i almost think its in a build thread
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It wasn’t too difficult once you have the right tools. I ended buying a ball joint separator and a large hammer from Harbor Freight. I decided to use the hammer to remove the upper control arms from the knuckle because the opening on the ball joint separator wasn’t wide enough so I didn’t want to damage the boot. I first removed the lower bolt, then the control arms and finally the 3 nuts up top. I’m not sure if removing the stabilizer link will help drop the lower control arm more to help with removing the strut but I was able to drop it enough to squeeze the strut between the 2 upper control arms. You want to have a bungee cord or something to help support the knuckle as leaving it loose will put a lot of stress on the brake line. A second set of hands would also be helpful so that you can line up the coilover and put the 3 nuts up top. I’m probably going to pay a shop to do the rear coilovers as that requires removal of the backseat. Hope this helps.
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Well i figured it out...all i had to do was remove lower control arm bolt at the chassis then removed end link and the strut came out in the front..but it took me a good 8 hrs to do feont and back..lol..
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