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Old 05-30-2005   #106 (permalink)
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im going to tackle this project this weekend, its pretty easy ?
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If your just doing springs then it shouldn't be that big of a problem. I did adjustable coilovers and it turned into a pain in the a$$
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yo i tried following your DIY, and everything was fine with the front springs, went like cake. but the rear drivers side control arm bolt WOULDNT MOVE. i cannot stress this enough, it simply would not move. the impact gun, big azz torque wrenches, massive amounts of man power, nothing moved it. if you or anyone else had this problem, please tell me how you resolved this issue. its looking like my only option is to go to the dealership and get them to replace it.
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yo i tried following your DIY, and everything was fine with the front springs, went like cake. but the rear drivers side control arm bolt WOULDNT MOVE. i cannot stress this enough, it simply would not move. the impact gun, big azz torque wrenches, massive amounts of man power, nothing moved it. if you or anyone else had this problem, please tell me how you resolved this issue. its looking like my only option is to go to the dealership and get them to replace it.
I was there helping... We could get it to move and it would spring back to its original positions. Sometimes the bushings that the bolt were going through would spin with the bolt...
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spray it with wd-40 and let it sit there for a little bit
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done did that, no go
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I encountered that problem with an install i did long ago.. we ended up having to go to a shop to get the bolt drilled out. unfortunately i have no suggestions to offer
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i put the handle of my hydraulic jack on the end of my socket wrench to use as a breaker bar... gave me about 2-2.5 feet of leverage. however, you said you used an impact wrench and big ass torque wrenches, so, i dont know.. thats what helped me get that off..
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I encountered that problem with an install i did long ago.. we ended up having to go to a shop to get the bolt drilled out. unfortunately i have no suggestions to offer
Thanks again for the DIY Mex... This is probably the most used DIY on 7thgen... (or maybe its the clearing headlights one?)
Anyways, thanks!
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nice DIY, im bout to use it and go put on my Skunk2's.
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just did mine and take a look. lets see if this pic works.
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If your just doing springs then it shouldn't be that big of a problem. I did adjustable coilovers and it turned into a pain in the a$$

what coilovers did u buy..and what was the problem with them that caused so much stress?



BY the way AWSOME DIY!!!
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How Long??? Time???

Approximately...

how long should this install usually take for all 4 springs if everything goes as smooth as the instructions????

I just got Eibach Pro-Kit and Im anxious to see if this drop (1") is what I'm really looking for. I've got type-b lip kit on from streetstyler and mad speed bumps here in south florida so I did'nt want to go too low but Im scared pro-kit may not be low enough... I want to eat up that wheel well gap and give the car more of a sport stance...just think i maybe should have gone with sportline...but we shall see.

Oh and sweet DIY man...
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Approximately...

how long should this install usually take for all 4 springs if everything goes as smooth as the instructions????

I just got Eibach Pro-Kit and Im anxious to see if this drop (1") is what I'm really looking for. I've got type-b lip kit on from streetstyler and mad speed bumps here in south florida so I did'nt want to go too low but Im scared pro-kit may not be low enough... I want to eat up that wheel well gap and give the car more of a sport stance...just think i maybe should have gone with sportline...but we shall see.

Oh and sweet DIY man...

3 maybe 4 hours.....if everything goes smoothly it goes really fast..
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just used it.. sort of forgot to not warp my threads on my tie rod... in conclusion.. i have a temporary ghetto rig.. other than that EXCELLENT DIY without this i probably wouldnt have done it.. but it was really simple.. 05 coupe dropped 2 inches, looks AMAZING easy job!
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