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Old 09-05-07 | 05:28 PM
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all i have to say is that 9h later, i'm never putting another coilovers in an SC ever again. And if you think the front passenger side is hard to do, it's nothing compared to the driver side
Old 09-05-07 | 05:51 PM
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sorry you are having such a bad time. I would be glad to help if you were local. I hope it goes better from here on.
Old 09-05-07 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by woozzle
all i have to say is that 9h later, i'm never putting another coilovers in an SC ever again. And if you think the front passenger side is hard to do, it's nothing compared to the driver side
thats where im stuck! the driver's side! this is hell..since i stripped the bolt..i think i might have to hacksaw it off then buy a new one and replace it..i dont know any other way i can remove it if its gone
Old 09-08-07 | 09:43 PM
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^^ yea stupid windshield fluid container is in the way...what i did was remove the battery and removed some bolts that hold the container, don't have to remove the container, just loosen it a bit so that u can sneak that long bolt through...o and you have to remove the lining as well. what is bad is that the bolts are all so hard to untighten (got tired from that)

edit: i did this install with a friend (he did most of the work) but it was still hard, so i don't think tackling this on your own is a wise idea

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Old 09-10-07 | 09:49 PM
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woozie i am doing mine next week when my tanabe springs arrive but i was looking for the guide some guy has a write up and is more simple than this 1 and doesnt requrie as much work but i cant think of the name
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a here u go i found it yw


http://garage.projectraine.com/conte...ng/spring.html
Old 09-11-07 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by t70 supra

Thats exactly how I did it, I was trying to explain that earlier. Good write up, Beats the heck out of all the extra BS removal. Takes about a 1/2 hour per side to swap coilovers.

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Old 09-11-07 | 05:55 AM
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oh yeah... that page is the best.... I still owe dude some lunch money.
Old 09-11-07 | 06:10 AM
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For you guys that have the problem with the end link... Yes it is supposed to be that hard... If you strip the part where the allen key goes you will have to cut it off and get a new one.

Best way to get em off is using some PB blaster and letting it soak for an hour or 2 with some sprays in between. If not just cut them all off and get a new ones...
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Originally Posted by Curry
For you guys that have the problem with the end link... Yes it is supposed to be that hard... If you strip the part where the allen key goes you will have to cut it off and get a new one.

Best way to get em off is using some PB blaster and letting it soak for an hour or 2 with some sprays in between. If not just cut them all off and get a new ones...
thats pretty much what i have to do now..i just bought some pb blaster..so i will try that as soon as i get my other end link so i can try that on the passenger side..hopefully i wont end up stripping that either..is there any other bolts i have to worry about?
Old 09-11-07 | 08:56 AM
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Gotta love tutorials! Especially ones that are in-depth with plenty of photos! Many thanks, you've been very helpful.
Old 09-13-07 | 11:35 PM
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pb what about heating it with a tourch and pb
Old 10-13-07 | 03:42 PM
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The pics are not working..
Old 10-13-07 | 05:29 PM
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omg YES!!! i just got my coils not long ago, been waiting for something like this!! TAGGED!
Old 10-15-07 | 03:09 PM
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ur awsome man, this and then the coilover.. ur the best


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