Just got my B&G coilovers...
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Just got my B&G coilovers...
So after countless broken promises, estimated time arrivals, and such for the hayames...i finally decided to cancel my order and upgrade to B&G...Thanks to Eddie (aka TrueHonda) for the great price and awesome customer service...
Now I was wondering if people could give me some helpful tips and warnings on installing them...
Should I install them or just go to a shop and fork out 100 bucks to free me of the hassle??
Now I was wondering if people could give me some helpful tips and warnings on installing them...
Should I install them or just go to a shop and fork out 100 bucks to free me of the hassle??
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Rep Power: 0 Okay i found this site with install pics...
he puts on lithium grease?? is this necessary?
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also, when first installed...is it recommended not to slam it first, but rather let it settle at a higher height, then slam it to my liking?
he puts on lithium grease?? is this necessary?
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also, when first installed...is it recommended not to slam it first, but rather let it settle at a higher height, then slam it to my liking?
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Rep Power: 318 Those are my pix. You don't need the grease. The clanking sound I had was because I forgot the upper strut bearing as Vinh posted.
For the ultimate B&G thread. Check here: Huge B&G Thread
Also: Upper Strut Bearing Discussion
For the ultimate B&G thread. Check here: Huge B&G Thread
Also: Upper Strut Bearing Discussion
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Originally Posted by Vinh
and make sure you put the bearing rings in or else it will
clank when turning the wheel
clank when turning the wheel
)or do all years apply...
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Rep Power: 0 ^^Okay so, its better to have the 01 upper mounts?? cuz the B+G was designed according the 2001 model...
Do 02+ bearings break or tear because of this?
Do 02+ bearings break or tear because of this?
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Rep Power: 0 wtf...also check out my pics on the very first post...
It looks like the helper springs on the front assembly is on top....shouldn't it be on the bottom????
It looks like the helper springs on the front assembly is on top....shouldn't it be on the bottom????
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Rep Power: 0 I found that the guy used this tie rod seperator. [Picture from the site]
Is this the best method to lift up the tie rod? or is hammering it out better (as shown in Mex's spring DIY)?
Is this the best method to lift up the tie rod? or is hammering it out better (as shown in Mex's spring DIY)?
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I found that the guy used this tie rod seperator. [Picture from the site]
This is the best method to life up the tie rod? or is hammering it out better (as shown in Mex's spring DIY)?
This is the best method to life up the tie rod? or is hammering it out better (as shown in Mex's spring DIY)?
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100 bucks to have them installed? If thats the case go do it there. I installed these and i have exp. and it took me 4 hours with adjustment time. BTW, the seperator you want looks like a crow bar from autozone, not a puller. Youll also need a breaker bar about 24 inches long to break the nuts loose and retorque them down. Also, make sure you drive right to a shop and get a thrust alignment and camber /toe adjustment once you set it at the height you wont. If you dont, youll be sorry.
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Rep Power: 318 The puller worked fine for me and it dosn't damage the grease boot at all. It was $10 at the auto parts store.
Actually it's more of a bolt pusher than a gear puller.
Actually it's more of a bolt pusher than a gear puller.
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