Overhauling Suspension tommorow, any tips for me?

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08-06-2009, 01:54 PM

marcuslee842

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Overhauling Suspension tommorow, any tips for me?

Well I'm trying to get like boduke, he seemed ecstatic after he lowered his car and I have had my car at 4x4 height for 4 years. So I am installing pretty much everything except a new k-member, coil overs, and PHB and WL. The SFC's willbe installed at a shop since I can't weld. I have numerous write-ups, how-to's, and manuals. Is there anything I might need to look out for or take extra care with.
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08-06-2009, 02:18 PM

boduke0220

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hell yea man i hated my car untill i lowered it now its awesome

looks like you have a good setup there, i really dont have anything to tell you because my friend did the install of my springs

08-06-2009, 02:40 PM

WhiteFoxGT

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So let me get this straight, all you want to do is install springs?

08-06-2009, 02:42 PM

marcuslee842

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Originally Posted by boduke0220

hell yea man i hated my car untill i lowered it now its awesome

looks like you have a good setup there, i really dont have anything to tell you because my friend did the install of my springs

No problem, your car looks great lowered and it looks a lot like mine so I am excited to get a new stance!

08-06-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteFoxGT

So let me get this straight, all you want to do is install springs?

lol.. nope read the sig.

08-06-2009, 08:48 PM

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If you're just looking to get a lower stance then you're good to go but if you really wanted to improve the handling I would have gotten the K-member, coilovers, PHB and Torque Arm since you're tearing apart the suspension already.

John

08-06-2009, 09:20 PM

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08-06-2009, 11:39 PM

marcuslee842

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Originally Posted by Novanutcase

I agree, but I didn't have the funds for that major of a project and plus I have an auto so I can't auto x or road race. I just really wanted to improve the suspension on a 10yr old car. unfortunately the ball joint press won't be here until Saturday. And Saturday is going to be 95 degrees, so there is no way I am working in a none ventilated garage. lol So I pushed the install to next week.

And Jazzer I went to the suspension guide and it is awesome. I bought the polyurethane isos because u recommended them over stock.

08-07-2009, 01:47 AM

0hOneGT

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i did the majority of the stuff on your list on my car as well. All done in my garage with mostly hand tools. Just be prepared to wrestle with just about every bolt and take your time with everything, you'll be fine. Oh, and the ball joints are a PITA to separate from the spindles, be prepared to spend a lot of time banging those out.