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Old 07-17-08, 11:05 PM
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i plan on installing coilover this weekend by myself. is there anything i should be looking out for?? I have experience, but never on a lexus. as the day arrives im getting scared! ive lowered my r32 and jetta n the past yrs i figured if i can work on a vw then a lexus should be real easy. i plan to have it ready for j's gathering. so what im getting to is should i do this my self or just wait?
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i installed the springs myself and its pretty straight forward install. reconnecting the sensors are a given, but make a note somewhere, lol. i forgot about them after the tires were on.
it was actually very easy for my first time. It took about 3.5-4hours including clean up and like 50 breaks my only previous install was on a g35 and that car was a pita, because some of those bolts wouldnt budge.
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we have a DIY faq on installing aftermartket springs that can guide you through the process. there isn't anything major you should be concerned about except to make sure you reinstall it correctly. also if you have AFS headlights, to make sure the sensor is set up correctly after installation. that's it!
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do it . Good luck not that u need it
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so im going for it.. just finished changing oil on my car while i was down there i looked over the bolts that i will be removing.. all the engine covers are off and trunk covers were removed. so im ready to install 2morrow.. ill post pictures.
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its so easy a caveman can do it......theres nothing to be afraid of especially if your coilovers come with tophats than it will be a breeze.
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Originally Posted by LILDANTE79
i plan on installing coilover this weekend by myself. is there anything i should be looking out for?? I have experience, but never on a lexus. as the day arrives im getting scared! ive lowered my r32 and jetta n the past yrs i figured if i can work on a vw then a lexus should be real easy. i plan to have it ready for j's gathering. so what im getting to is should i do this my self or just wait?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=298388
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so i did it took my about 4 hours read the thread and just took off the old and installed the new. i post up pics n a bit just got home..
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no diy? lol
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