DIY: Trunk Shocks - Page 11

grenloch101056 · 01-31-2005

as long as you get it close, it really doesnt matter, because the mounting location on the trunk arms all depends on the location of the mount under the rear deck

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Jeff B · 02-08-2005

I noticed that the pics on the DIY are not working. I wanted to do this myself so I could upgrade my speakers. See if you can get the pics back up soon. Thanks...

pheaton · 07-28-2005

I might do this, can anyone post pictures?

cubanmike26 · 08-03-2005

Those of you asking for pics haven't obviously browse this DIY. Page 7 has plenty of pics, but for the lazy ones here they are again!

thanks goes to Stephon314 for these pics.

grenloch101056 · 08-03-2005

(and me for hosting)

cubanmike26 · 08-03-2005

^^Yeah, my bad I forgot you

Hmmm...I just noticed something, shouldn't the shocks be mounted the other way around(skinny side todwars the trunk)?

grenloch101056 · 08-03-2005

no problem man. I have my shocks mounted the same way in the picture and I havent had any problems yet

TONEETONE · 11-10-2005

i wanted to know if you can post a DIY on fixing my automatic door lock. for some odd reason my driver's side door does not lock when i arm the alarm.

Bryan35613 · 02-17-2006

Dude i love all ur diys, and i want to try a bunch of then but i need to know if they will work for a 2003 civic hx coupe?

manthatguysfast · 03-20-2006

doing this diy this weekend....i bought all the recommended parts, but im just wondering what the tap is for? why cant i just drill the hole?

grenloch101056 · 03-20-2006

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Originally Posted by manthatguysfast

doing this diy this weekend....i bought all the recommended parts, but im just wondering what the tap is for? why cant i just drill the hole?

well you drill them first. then the tap is used to cut the threads in the hole you drilled

manthatguysfast · 03-21-2006

oh, but...isn't the part where you drill hollow anyways? know what i mean?

what is there to thread? maybe i should just shut up and do it, huh? that always works the best for me, lol

grenloch101056 · 03-21-2006

that ball join has to screw into your trunk arm. if you dont use the tap to thread the hole, its not going to be very secure. When you do it, make sure you use lots of oil. smoke pouring out isnt a good sign

manthatguysfast · 03-21-2006

k i'll take your word for it lol..

so, in a nut shell.

1. meausre everything
2. drill 6 holes (4 for brackets with ball stud, 2 for ball joints)
3. tap 6 holes using oil on tap
4. snap shocks on the ball studs

right?

grenloch101056 · 03-21-2006

nah the only holes you tap are the two on the trunk arms, one for each side. If you can, put three screws in each bracket on the underside of the rear shelf. use self tappers for those.