Checklist for Strut/Spring Install...
4/12/12, 10:57 AM
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Nothing beats hands on to explain it all! I can't wait to start this!
Thanks for all the replies and info so far! I just don't like going into something blind, especially with no step by step to follow!
Thanks for all the replies and info so far! I just don't like going into something blind, especially with no step by step to follow!
4/12/12, 11:00 AM
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Also I think I had asked earlier but didn't say i was doing a phb.....Is grease necessary for anything when installing struts/springs/mounts and an Adj Panhard Bar? I have the adjustable BMR with the poly bushings.
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4/12/12, 11:02 AM
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Also I think I had asked earlier, is grease necessary for anything when installing struts/springs/mounts and an Adj Panhard Bar? I have the BMR with the poly bushings.
4/12/12, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Overboost
No grease for the struts or springs, but the bushings on sway bars, Panhard bars, or lower control arms should be greased to prevent squeaking.
4/12/12, 11:06 AM
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Thanks. Kinda just slather a little on there at the connections?
4/12/12, 12:03 PM
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That is correct. I removed the fronts on mine just to make it easier to work with and not put my brake lines in any kind of a bind. The rears however I did not remove and there was plenty of slack back there.
4/12/12, 12:13 PM
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That is correct. I removed the fronts on mine just to make it easier to work with and not put my brake lines in any kind of a bind. The rears however I did not remove and there was plenty of slack back there.
4/12/12, 08:23 PM
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The little brass ports on the PHB, are those attachments where it can be greased? Is it necessary to grease it using that method or can you do it by hand?
4/12/12, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
The little brass ports on the PHB, are those attachments where it can be greased? Is it necessary to grease it using that method or can you do it by hand?
4/13/12, 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
No, I could either buy or borrow from a friend tho. So I would just grease it afterwards then? Or I could still lube it prior anyway?
4/13/12, 02:22 PM
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Need some quick advice. The stock rear shocks have a rubber grommet on top and the koni's don't. I got the koni in and the trunk bolt is as tight as she'll go and I have this Space above the dust cover and the cover spins freely. Is this right?! The stock ones don't seem to come off.
The rest trunk bolts are a pain. A 1/4" wrench is way too small to hold while reaching. Had to use an adjustable and it stripped it a little..,
Here's pics
The rest trunk bolts are a pain. A 1/4" wrench is way too small to hold while reaching. Had to use an adjustable and it stripped it a little..,
Here's pics
4/13/12, 02:25 PM
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No need for the rubber grommet.
the koni rubber pieces have lips on them that fit into the holes and keep the strut centered.
just put the washer on and first rubber piece with the lip facing up, insert the strut, put on the second rubber piece with the lip facing down, followed by the washer and nut.
the koni rubber pieces have lips on them that fit into the holes and keep the strut centered.
just put the washer on and first rubber piece with the lip facing up, insert the strut, put on the second rubber piece with the lip facing down, followed by the washer and nut.
4/13/12, 02:38 PM
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mine came with none of that....Just a strut was in the box and I put the factory trunk bolt back on....
Here's a pic.... That's it, nothing else in the box
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