sup guys, i have a 92 prelude 4ws and i just got eibach sportlines and kyb agx's i was wondering if there is anything i should know before going into this, if there is an installation write-up anywhere and how much i should cut the bumpstops, any info would be great i did a search and didnt find any real answers, especially for the bumpstops thanks.

 

airtools are your friends.

 

for the bumpstops....cut off 1/2 and use the bottom half of them

 

i was just looking at the shocks and springs and i noticed that with the rear when i put the spring on the shock the right way the spring is kinda sloppy on the shock but if i turn it upside down it fits perfect? kinda strange i think

 

I've been meaning to do a writeup about that. Hmmm... wonder if we still have all those pics?

 

dont need no stinkin' air tool

consider I am 5'10 155lbs and i can still can get my spring and shocks replace in my garage

socket wrench, hex key, breaker/cheater bar, wd40, spring compressor, jack and jackstand and a friend would be perfect for the job.

dont forget to mark the spring and shock with white-out first

 

bump, any ideas on the reason for them being sloppy

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by noble4ws &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bump, any ideas on the reason for them being sloppy</TD></TR></TABLE>

huh? i dont get it

 

when i put the rear spring on the shock the base of the spring and where it sits on the shock dont match up perfectly but if i turn the spring upside down it works perfect

 

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dont forget to mark the spring and shock with white-out first</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why would yo do that?

I've done 3 cars so far, and even though an impact wrench isn't necessary, it makes life a LOT easier!

 

makavelli1227
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Wrong

LudeyKrus
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Wrong It may make life much 'quicker' but can seriously effect the cars handling. Maybe not that much on just a coilover but the manufacturer spent time to ensure everything was bolted together with 'ideal' torque specs; so why overtighten then with force?

Buy yourself a torque wrench and use the proper torque specs. They're there for a reason.

Strut Fork-to-control arm nutt 48 Ft. lb

Aslo if relevant to your aftermarket equip..

Strut Fork pinch bolt 33 Ft. lb
Strut assembly shaft nut (stock unit) 22 Ft. lb

Hope that helps

 

same for both front and rear by the way