About to install shocks/springs..any advice?
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About to install shocks/springs..any advice?
im installing my springs/shock set up on friday on my 00 gsr.
any advice or trouble i should look out for?
TIA
any advice or trouble i should look out for?
TIA
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Re: About to install shocks/springs..any advice? (da_rockwilda)
Kinda depends, are these "true" coilover shocks or shocks with lowering springs? If you're doing the latter you'll need a spring compressor to take apart the stock shocks cause you'll need to use some of the parts. I rented my spring compressors at Checker Auto, they charge you $50 bux then credit you back the $50 bux when you return them. Other than that just get the right tools, if I recall you'll need a 12mm, 14mm, and 17mm sockets. Also a torque wrench of some sort and jack stands. There is a really really good set of instructions on how to do suspension on a Teg. I just did the same thing about 2 weekends ago and followed these instructions, it was simple, no problems whatsoever. Here is the instructions: http://www.bseries.net/html/garage/spring.php
If you want you can look at my install pics too to get an idea of what you'll be looking at: http://www.jackmoves.com/glowecon/ca...nsion_install/
Hope this helps.
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[Modified by justinCO, 2:39 PM 1/24/2002]
If you want you can look at my install pics too to get an idea of what you'll be looking at: http://www.jackmoves.com/glowecon/ca...nsion_install/
Hope this helps.
Justin
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Re: About to install shocks/springs..any advice? (JCushing)
yeah its a true coilover system..ZEAL B2's
can someone give me some torque specs for the suspension...tia
can someone give me some torque specs for the suspension...tia
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Re: About to install shocks/springs..any advice? (da_rockwilda)
Be prepared to possibly break your rear LCA bolts. But since your car is a 2k model, you should have no problems. Good luck!
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Re: About to install shocks/springs..any advice? (Dozed)
If you can, try to get (borrow or buy) an electric impact wrench, the kind that plugs into your cigarette lighter. I've seen it used on several spring/shock install jobs (including mine) and it works like a charm. Haven't seen or heard about it breaking a LCA bolt yet. Good luck.
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