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Sep 19, 2006

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Thanks

Great information man. This will help me feel much more prepared to do the job.

Sep 23, 2006

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helped me out today when i installed my Tanabes. THANKS

Oct 1, 2006

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Thanks for the Help. My buddy helped me install my springs this weekend, it went real smooth. Tookabout 2.5hrs. start to finish with impact gun and all proper tools. He's a mechanic and was very impressed with your instructions.
Props.

Dec 19, 2006

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Great DIY man, but one question. I did all of those same steps but when I took that bolt out from the bottom of my rear ones,the whole assembly popped straight down, I'm assuming from the spring. It kinda wedged itself and I didnt know how to get it out. Is that normal? And how do I handle it?

Jan 3, 2007

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Hey Great Job On Taking The Time And Showing A Detail Instruction On How To.

Jan 3, 2007

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um how do u change from a sleeve kit to da whole set up damper kit?

Jan 28, 2007

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i searched the thread and didn't see that anyone had posted it, but you can get spring compressors for FREE from Auto Zone. you pay a deposit and get it back fully when you return them. maybe this could be added to the first page so people don't chance getting hurt taking these apart.

Feb 15, 2007

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Fawking Awesome!

I just found this little gem because it's been a while since I have messed with the suspension on my car and needed a little refresher! Got all my tools and ready to tear it up tomorrow. Thanks to the Original Poster and anyone who gave good advice!

Mar 20, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

i have skunk 2 coilovers on tokico blues. but i found out that i needed that factory bearing ( metal ring ) for the 02-03 models right? thats why it makes all those clinking noises. but i got koni yellows and gc now just sitting in my room. do you know where i could find that part???? that factory bearing for the 2003 coupe civic.

Jun 6, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

a copy of this should be put in the DIY section. good stuff.

Jun 29, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

I just read the entire thing.. WOW!

Jul 9, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

Awesome write up!!! Thank you very much!!!!

Jul 9, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

One of the best DIY's I've seen....Great job

Jul 19, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

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Originally Posted by SilverStreakEX

damn man

$150, just to install springs??

I've done worse. I've paid $300.

I'm doing this DIY on my 04 right now and some of the socket sizes are different, but all in all this DIY is AWESOME!!

Jul 20, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

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I'm doing this DIY on my 04 right now and some of the socket sizes are different, but all in all this DIY is AWESOME!!

yep. 01-03 are different sizes than 04-05

Jul 23, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

whoa.. it seems like no one is worried about the bearing.. do anybody have pictures of shock bearing removal and installation??

Jul 23, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

my bushing is bad and it's half of it is hanging on the shock.. need to change bushings and bearings

Aug 12, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

i have coil over sleeves as well, but it came with all these parts and i dont know where they go. Theres a bunch of rubber rings, wider rubber rings, and little screws, if anyone could help me as to where these things go it would be great.

Tyler. Tx
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Aug 18, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

this is an example I made long ago showing the bearing changes between the 2001-2002+ models: http://www.gametrax.net/b+g/

Aug 20, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

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this is an example I made long ago showing the bearing changes between the 2001-2002+ models: http://www.gametrax.net/b+g/

very nice! +1 rep for you!

Aug 21, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

i am seeing only red x's instead of pictures. is there anyway you can update the pics?

Sep 13, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

bump! im having trouble getting the nut off the top of the strut. using an allen key and wrench but it wont budge! any ideas?

Sep 14, 2007

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penetrating fluid

Sep 21, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

thanks mang

Sep 21, 2007

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Re: Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

this example was great bruv....i need to know something from you before going to the workshop, drive a civic 1999 DX my engine oil gets low always and the car has good mileage. and tell me something to boost the performance with like cheap but good .

daran