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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Default installing shocks struts springs...

i will be doing this in the next few days is there any decent right ups or pointers that may be given while i do the job, what to look out for helpful hints etc..

im also installing lower control arms..

any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!!

ill post pics when its all said and done..

Tokico Spec D shocks & struts and Steeda Racing springs, MM C&C plates is all what im installing... =)
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Check out the "How To" section. There's instructions and pictures there of how to do this. I'll be doing this soon!
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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its pretty easy, once you get down there and know a lil, itll be a fun little project to do
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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where should i go to get the car realigned with the C&C do most shops know how to adjust these things? they look.. confusing?
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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NTB says they know how. also, lowering the car changes the pinion angle which puts more stress on the u joints, so adjustable control arms might be a good idea, but be sure you have a friend to help because getting the bolt holes lined back up with the control arms is a biach. also you cant get to one of the bolts on the control arm without unbolting your mufflers so be prepared for that. i would also think about investing in some shorter swaybar endlinks, you can pick them up from stang suspension pretty cheap, this just helps you to get your suspension geometry as close back to normal as possible
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Default RE: installing shocks struts springs...

ORIGINAL: 1nsanegt

where should i go to get the car realigned with the C&C do most shops know how to adjust these things? they look.. confusing?
they are actually pretty simple.

besides....MM c/c plates come with a great set of directions to help you out.

as for the shops, just ask if they have any experience with aftermarket c/c plates.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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do i have to take it to a "shop" or can i take it to like a pep boys or, NAPA.. something of that nature
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