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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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Question Coil-Over Install

Hi, my sister just recieved some coilovers she ordered from ebay. I was wondering if the 350p coilovers(2 of them) go in back cause there is less wait. they are also thinner than the 450p coilovers. and any more pointers on bushings or hex screws would be appreciated. thanks for your help.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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350 front, 450 back

they actually are not that bad mine lasted for a year before they were no longer stiff

EDIT: to make these fit your going to want to take off the top dust cover on the strut, unless it fits with it on there, but i don't believe it does. but make sure you leave the rubber stoppers on there for when you bottom out.
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Check out:
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/c...r/coilover.php

It will help you w/ the basics.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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lol extreme basics, that is just how to remove the struts, what your going to do is take apart the strut once you get the stock springs off it, then sit the coil overs on it, its not difficult. 2 hours max
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when i take the struts, if i have lowering springs on it all ready, do i need spring compressors?? also, where are the rubber stopper? and do i have to shave the dust thing or is there a way to take it completely off? thanks again.
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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just pull up, it depends on the drop if the springs and tentioned while on there it's your life your playing with... i would compress them. the nut will do some serious damage if it shoots off

and the dust cover pulls off with a little bit of persuasion, rubber stoppers are found inside of it
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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You shouldnt need a spring compressor....I never use one. But then again it is up to you and usually lowering springs never need a compressor. Good luck and if you need some help just PM me.

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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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how did you avoid having the bolt go through your jaw if you never used one?? and also how did you find the bolt?
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i never used a spring compressor either what i did was layed it on its side in the grass and the loosened it, dosent shoot of more like pops off.
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i've never had to use a spring compressor for lowering springs i just put a steelie on top and loosened the nut...
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