Installed steeda ultra-lites (pics)
06-19-2012, 05:05 PM
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I am doing everything in stages, I like to test my parts one at a time, this way if there are any issues there are less variables to sort through if I have to tear it all down again.
As for the shocks/struts I am looking at koni yellows for the back relatively soon, they will help my launch at the track. And it's not so much the drop you have to worry about it's the spring rate. Off the top of my head (somebody correct me if I'm wrong) I believe the ultra lites have the 2nd closest spring rate to the stock springs with an exception to the bmr sp009 springs. So I'll be fine for now...and I measured my axle shift before and after the install and the springs helped to correct my slight stock axle shift, so no need for a adj. Panhard bar.
Thanks man! They are listed as 1 1/2" drop in the back and 1 1/4" in the front if I remember correctly. Yes I'll be fine I barely drive the car. If once a week lol.
06-20-2012, 03:45 PM
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Pretty easy. Took me just over three hours. It requires simple hand tools except the spring compressor. Just requires some larger sockets, 21 or 22mm, and a couple box end wrenches. Example. Unbolting the strut from the upper strut mount, you need one wrench to hold the bolt and another wrench (or ratchet) to turn the stud (or how ever you want to do it). Just be careful when compressing the springs. If you have any questions about the install just ask.
06-20-2012, 07:56 PM
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Haha, its better to do things right the first time... And no matter how long it takes i rather do my own installs then pay somebody who doesnt care about my car to do it. And I enjoy doing my installations, except my long tubes....PITA lol.
