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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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i got some tokico blues and ground control coils, i wanna input them myself. anybody know where i can find a decent write up on how to do this. i found ones for the front, but not sure on the rear. its for a 6th gen civic (ej6).
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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Default Re: installing coilovers/shocks diy write-ups? (DC5_lov3r)

like the Koni Shock Install thread stickied on the top of this forum?
the principle is the exact same
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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Be careful with the back bolts on the LCAs. They tend to seize and if you put too much torque on it, they will snap.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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The rear LCA bolts love to seize. Good luck with installing it.
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http://www.georgebelton.com/6g...x.php
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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^^ thank you! thats seems like a pretty solid writeup. i have 3 write ups today, and im doing the install today. thanks
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