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Old 02-17-2009, 05:49 PM
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HELP coilover install

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So i have had my coilovers for a few weeks now and every weekend my homie said he might be able to help me install which i don't want to do by myself but he ends up having other plans...BUT i was hoping someone around the area can give a g bro a helping hand . I have never installed springs, coilovers but im going to follow the DIY thread...I also had the same problem and had the z stech but i had them sitting in my room for like a month and never had anyone help me install them so ended up just selling them... but just tell me if anyone can help. Willin to drive out to your area to make it easier for you

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plus you guys might say just pay a shop BUT i enjoy messing with cars so this is why i would rather do it myself haha
 
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Old 02-17-2009, 05:58 PM
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I did it myself. It's a PITA doing it yourself without help but if you're patient you can get it done within a few hours. I took a lot of breaks in between (laziness + hunger FTL) and it took me forever to install them. But as long as you have the right tools, you can get it done.

Not having a jack really slowed me down.
 
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Old 02-17-2009, 07:17 PM
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Bring it Down to North Hollywood Ill Help you out
 
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Originally Posted by Skaterbasist
I did it myself. It's a PITA doing it yourself without help but if you're patient you can get it done within a few hours. I took a lot of breaks in between (laziness + hunger FTL) and it took me forever to install them. But as long as you have the right tools, you can get it done.

Not having a jack really slowed me down.
I can't even imagine how u did it without a jack!
 
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Old 02-17-2009, 10:31 PM
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yeah idk how you would do it without a jack but congrats on that LOL but SOAD that would be awesome if you can help out. What day would work best for you?
 
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Old 02-18-2009, 03:00 AM
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Im down where in LB you located?
 
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Old 02-18-2009, 06:22 AM
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I shall PM you =)

eh do you need springs or coil overs?

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Old 02-18-2009, 03:43 PM
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well im in La Mirada, but i go to school in Long Beach.
 
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Old 02-18-2009, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Deepdiver
I can't even imagine how u did it without a jack!
I should have rephrased it. I did it without a proper jack. I used the Infiniti-supplied jack to lift the car and used my jack stands. But that can get time consuming for all 4 sides.
 
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Old 02-18-2009, 04:16 PM
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hahah yeah. i put some spacers on and used the factory jack and that **** was a PITA.
 
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I'm down to do the install but its gonna cost you I have proper tools
 
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it takes

14mm wrench..
Two 17mm wrenches
12mm socket, extension & rachet

and whatever you need to take off your wheels
 
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^+1 it's really not that hard should only take like 2 hours with a floor jack.

Tips: unbolt swaybar endlink for front!
When you do the rears put it on stand and use the jack to hold the cup otherwise you'll be sitting there forever trying to get the bolt out haha

What coilover are they??
 
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Originally Posted by EricIsKlumzyee
it takes

14mm wrench..
Two 17mm wrenches
12mm socket, extension & rachet

and whatever you need to take off your wheels
and a breaker bar would help a lot too.
 


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