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Old Jul 29, 2005
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Tokico HP shocks and GC coilovers...

When i do this install this weekend, is there any of the stock shocks that i need to reuse? Thanks..
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bump...anyone got answers?
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the top mounts/collars need to be reused.
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Originally Posted by robbclark1
the top mounts/collars need to be reused.

sweet...thanks, the install is happening in an hr...i will post pics tonight when i am done
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sweet...thanks, the install is happening in an hr...i will post pics tonight when i am done
It took me and my friends 3 hours to install all four. Loosen the nuts that hold the top mount on before you take them off the car. In addition, you will have to make sure the mount bolts and the top bolts line up, especially for the rear so don't put the top nut on too tight.
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Originally Posted by robbclark1
It took me and my friends 3 hours to install all four. Loosen the nuts that hold the top mount on before you take them off the car. In addition, you will have to make sure the mount bolts and the top bolts line up, especially for the rear so don't put the top nut on too tight.
yea, mark it before u take the whole assembly apart or u'll have a fun time guessing how things line up...
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good post! Im about to install the blues on my sedan and was wondering the same thing. and whats up with the DIY part about drilling a hole to let the oil drain out of the shock?
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Originally Posted by BSonly
good post! Im about to install the blues on my sedan and was wondering the same thing. and whats up with the DIY part about drilling a hole to let the oil drain out of the shock?

where did u see that....NEVER drill a hole in the shock
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http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=155272
http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...ht_suspension/

click on the exteral link and you can see pictures.

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^^^ That's if you're installing Koni shocks! Tokico blues are full replacements... no need to drill into the shocks
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Originally Posted by JCiv03
^^^ That's if you're installing Koni shocks! Tokico blues are full replacements... no need to drill into the shocks

ya, thats what i thought.....
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got it!
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