Checklist for Strut/Spring Install...
4/13/12, 03:15 PM
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I'll have to open my boxes when I get home and see if mine came like that too. Just a guess, but I would think that piece on top of the stocker should come off and go on the koni.
4/13/12, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
I got the stock piece off, wondering of I should used that. When I jack up the rear I get space in the trunk and the shock wobbles all over
4/13/12, 04:02 PM
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Yeah stock it is. Now I'm in a bind cause the little nipple to use a 1/4" wrench kinda stripped when holding it to get the trunk nut off. It twisted a little. No 1/4" wrench is big enough to hold or strong enough to not bend. And of course my vice grips just broke 3 days ago!!!
4/13/12, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
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, 06:46 PM
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Ok the backs are done! I wrapped it up early, save the fronts for tomorrow. I did the other side in 20 min. If it wasn't for all the 1/4" wrench and the grommet drama i would've been done at like
4pm lol.
Another question. When tightening the nuts in the trunk how tight to they need to be? When tightening, you don't need to hold that top part until you get it nice an snugged down, then it starts spinning the shaft. How much more should it be cranked down beyond that?
Just a touch! Haha. It looked like a monster chewed on it! But it's in!
4pm lol.
Another question. When tightening the nuts in the trunk how tight to they need to be? When tightening, you don't need to hold that top part until you get it nice an snugged down, then it starts spinning the shaft. How much more should it be cranked down beyond that?
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4/13/12, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Ok the backs are done! I wrapped it up early, save the fronts for tomorrow. I did the other side in 20 min. If it wasn't for all the 1/4" wrench and the grommet drama i would've been done at like
4pm lol.
Another question. When tightening the nuts in the trunk how tight to they need to be? When tightening, you don't need to hold that top part until you get it nice an snugged down, then it starts spinning the shaft. How much more should it be cranked down beyond that?
Just a touch! Haha. It looked like a monster chewed on it! But it's in!
4pm lol.
Another question. When tightening the nuts in the trunk how tight to they need to be? When tightening, you don't need to hold that top part until you get it nice an snugged down, then it starts spinning the shaft. How much more should it be cranked down beyond that?
Just a touch! Haha. It looked like a monster chewed on it! But it's in!
4/13/12, 07:24 PM
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As requested here are the bolt and nut part numbers. Sorry it took so long I had to dig a little to find my receipt.
Struts
Bolts W714652-S439 Come as a package of 4
Nuts W714653-S900 Come as a package of 4
I have 2 extra that haven't been used since I used the Eibach Camber bolts for the top bolt/nut. I will be keeping those just in case I need to replace anything down the road.
Shocks
Bolt W709878-S439
Nut W710436-S900
I think these came separately but I'm not sure.
Struts
Bolts W714652-S439 Come as a package of 4
Nuts W714653-S900 Come as a package of 4
I have 2 extra that haven't been used since I used the Eibach Camber bolts for the top bolt/nut. I will be keeping those just in case I need to replace anything down the road.
Shocks
Bolt W709878-S439
Nut W710436-S900
I think these came separately but I'm not sure.
4/14/12, 07:06 AM
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I think I've gotten it to about that.
I tightened most of the nuts in the rear to at least 100 ft/lbs. Then a touch more. Are all the nuts rated for 129??
I tightened most of the nuts in the rear to at least 100 ft/lbs. Then a touch more. Are all the nuts rated for 129??
4/14/12, 10:31 AM
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Should be 85ft/lbs for the rear lower shock bolt and the swaybar link bolt. Follow the koni torque values for the top bolt.
Front torque values are:
166ft/lbs for the two lower strut bolts
85ft/lbs for the front control arm link
26ft/lbs for the 4 small strut hat bolts
76ft/lbs for the single big nut at the top
Front torque values are:
166ft/lbs for the two lower strut bolts
85ft/lbs for the front control arm link
26ft/lbs for the 4 small strut hat bolts
76ft/lbs for the single big nut at the top
4/14/12, 05:08 PM
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That 166 may be a slight issue lol.
Well the rear is completely done. Shocks, Springs and BMR Adj Panhard. Had some trouble lining up the PHB as the passenger side opening was veryyyy tight and couldn't move it around without using a persuasion device lol. Finally got it in and got it adjusted to get the bolts thru. I believe you need a 1" wrench for the PHB, I ended up using a sink wrench which worked with ease since I had no Large wrenches handy.
Ran into some family issues and had to stop after about an hour of work so the front is set up on stands. I'll get to that tomorrow, ??? i hope, lol. This turned into a 3 day operation cause I haven't had the peace and quiet to do it.
Anyone recommend a good alignment shop that'll be able to do an adjustable PHB? maybe Pepboys? Somewhere with some top notch alignment equipment.
And, yes, the $hit bombs on the car DID land on me while I was working. 3 hit the car and 3 hit me LOL. He must've had to go bad.
Well the rear is completely done. Shocks, Springs and BMR Adj Panhard. Had some trouble lining up the PHB as the passenger side opening was veryyyy tight and couldn't move it around without using a persuasion device lol. Finally got it in and got it adjusted to get the bolts thru. I believe you need a 1" wrench for the PHB, I ended up using a sink wrench which worked with ease since I had no Large wrenches handy.
Ran into some family issues and had to stop after about an hour of work so the front is set up on stands. I'll get to that tomorrow, ??? i hope, lol. This turned into a 3 day operation cause I haven't had the peace and quiet to do it.
Anyone recommend a good alignment shop that'll be able to do an adjustable PHB? maybe Pepboys? Somewhere with some top notch alignment equipment.
And, yes, the $hit bombs on the car DID land on me while I was working. 3 hit the car and 3 hit me LOL. He must've had to go bad.
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4/14/12, 05:58 PM
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Oh, also while under the car, I noticed the Left side of the axle is wet with fluid and its running all around it. It seems to be coming from the nipple on the top of the axle which wobbles around when I touch it. Anyone know what the issue could be????
And this is great, cause If I bring it in for service and they see all the suspension stuff I did, it may axe my warranty, saying I jacked something up. Grrr
And this is great, cause If I bring it in for service and they see all the suspension stuff I did, it may axe my warranty, saying I jacked something up. Grrr
It looks like a vent.
4/14/12, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
That 166 may be a slight issue lol.
Well the rear is completely done. Shocks, Springs and BMR Adj Panhard. Had some trouble lining up the PHB as the passenger side opening was veryyyy tight and couldn't move it around without using a persuasion device lol. Finally got it in and got it adjusted to get the bolts thru. I believe you need a 1" wrench for the PHB, I ended up using a sink wrench which worked with ease since I had no Large wrenches handy.
Ran into some family issues and had to stop after about an hour of work so the front is set up on stands. I'll get to that tomorrow, ??? i hope, lol. This turned into a 3 day operation cause I haven't had the peace and quiet to do it.
Anyone recommend a good alignment shop that'll be able to do an adjustable PHB? maybe Pepboys? Somewhere with some top notch alignment equipment.
And, yes, the $hit bombs on the car DID land on me while I was working. 3 hit the car and 3 hit me LOL. He must've had to go bad.
Well the rear is completely done. Shocks, Springs and BMR Adj Panhard. Had some trouble lining up the PHB as the passenger side opening was veryyyy tight and couldn't move it around without using a persuasion device lol. Finally got it in and got it adjusted to get the bolts thru. I believe you need a 1" wrench for the PHB, I ended up using a sink wrench which worked with ease since I had no Large wrenches handy.
Ran into some family issues and had to stop after about an hour of work so the front is set up on stands. I'll get to that tomorrow, ??? i hope, lol. This turned into a 3 day operation cause I haven't had the peace and quiet to do it.
Anyone recommend a good alignment shop that'll be able to do an adjustable PHB? maybe Pepboys? Somewhere with some top notch alignment equipment.
And, yes, the $hit bombs on the car DID land on me while I was working. 3 hit the car and 3 hit me LOL. He must've had to go bad.
4/14/12, 07:30 PM
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Yeah I needed every goddamm tool I didn't have for this install LOL.
I figured I could do the PHB but if it's at the shop for an alignment why not make them do it, if they know how to, that is.
I figured I could do the PHB but if it's at the shop for an alignment why not make them do it, if they know how to, that is.
4/14/12, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Yeah I needed every goddamm tool I didn't have for this install LOL.
I figured I could do the PHB but if it's at the shop for an alignment why not make them do it, if they know how to, that is.
I figured I could do the PHB but if it's at the shop for an alignment why not make them do it, if they know how to, that is.
4/14/12, 10:45 PM
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Here's a video I found useful for adjusting the phb.
If you have a Firestone near you I would reccommend them for your alignment. For $189 you can get lifetime alignments. I'll be getting that next week when I do mine just in case I decide to change up suspension again soon.
If you have a Firestone near you I would reccommend them for your alignment. For $189 you can get lifetime alignments. I'll be getting that next week when I do mine just in case I decide to change up suspension again soon.
4/14/12, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Yeah I needed every goddamm tool I didn't have for this install LOL.
I figured I could do the PHB but if it's at the shop for an alignment why not make them do it, if they know how to, that is.
I figured I could do the PHB but if it's at the shop for an alignment why not make them do it, if they know how to, that is.
