DIY: 3IS Spring Installation! Picture intensive
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Sorry i didn't see your question until now. Took me a long time because i didn't have a manual! but if i had to do it again, it'd probably take a few hours. it's a pretty straight forward install.
The rears are easier than the fronts. The hardest part is probably getting the spring compressor to work safely.
The rears are easier than the fronts. The hardest part is probably getting the spring compressor to work safely.
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Great write up…and from what i'm seeing in these pics…the rear suspension is exactly the same for an AWD as for a RWD…so the question is…why do they make separate coils for an AWD and a RWD…what is the difference in suspension?…cos from these pics….i can't tell…
can someone with more knowledge chime in?
can someone with more knowledge chime in?
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Great write up…and from what i'm seeing in these pics…the rear suspension is exactly the same for an AWD as for a RWD…so the question is…why do they make separate coils for an AWD and a RWD…what is the difference in suspension?…cos from these pics….i can't tell…
can someone with more knowledge chime in?
can someone with more knowledge chime in?
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Question: is it worth the investment to get a ball joint separator? If so, you mentioned threading a nut to prevent caving in, but I didn't see it in the picture. Is this a must? Do you just thread it at the lower part of the bolt?
Thanks in advance for the clarification. I'm gearing up for my drop and wanted to make sure I have a full understanding before doing it.
Thanks in advance for the clarification. I'm gearing up for my drop and wanted to make sure I have a full understanding before doing it.
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Question: is it worth the investment to get a ball joint separator? If so, you mentioned threading a nut to prevent caving in, but I didn't see it in the picture. Is this a must? Do you just thread it at the lower part of the bolt?
Thanks in advance for the clarification. I'm gearing up for my drop and wanted to make sure I have a full understanding before doing it.
Thanks in advance for the clarification. I'm gearing up for my drop and wanted to make sure I have a full understanding before doing it.
yeah it's probably worth it to get the ball joint separator. They're cheap from Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...tor-99849.html
i always suggest threading the nut onto the end of the ball joint because the end of the ball joint is somewhat hollow due to the holes in it that the cotter pins go through. With the separator applying pressure on the end of the ball joint, it can cave in if you end up having to apply a lot of pressure with the separator. Threading the nut onto the end of the joint effectively supports the joint in a worst case scenario.