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> Coil-over install pics, Lets see if this works
ChrisReale
post Aug 7 2003, 10:33 PM
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Put car on jackstands and if you desire, remove both rear wheels


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post Aug 7 2003, 10:33 PM
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Undo top mount nut


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post Aug 7 2003, 10:35 PM
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Unbolt bottom nut and slide bar out from strut and rear arm. Might be a good idea to support the rear trailing arm so it doesnt fall down onto your heat exchangers


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post Aug 7 2003, 10:37 PM
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Remove spring/shock combo and undo the top bolt that holds the spring hat on. If you have stock springs, rent a compressor. If you have 140 or 180# springs, you probably wont need a compressor. Black rubber donut goes on the top of the assembled unit


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post Aug 7 2003, 10:37 PM
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Now, I put the new threaded collar onto the shock


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post Aug 7 2003, 10:39 PM
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The threaded collar acts as an adjustable spring perch, with "infinate" height adjustment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Basically, you can corner balance your car better, and lower it a few more inches. Assemble unit and re-install. The procedure is opposite of removal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
See that black donut on the left of the pic? DONT FORGET TO PUT IT ON!!!!


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post Aug 7 2003, 10:42 PM
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Pretty easy process. On left is a stock weight spring, middle is 180# progressive, and right is 200# Hypercoil
Big difference! One nice thing about this set is the top spring hats have two holes pre-drilled so you can zip-tie the springs to the hats easily


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post Aug 7 2003, 11:08 PM
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Grass Hopper has a come along way..

Good job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

Oh.. I dont take the wheel off. No need.


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post Aug 8 2003, 07:16 AM
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Chris,

Good photos and info. Thanks.

Who supplied the hardware? Collars, rings, and springs? I have Koni reds and would like to go this route, with a 120 or 140 spring rate.

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post Aug 8 2003, 07:35 AM
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What's that ball on the bolt head in the third pix. above??? Don't remember ever seeing that before.

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post Aug 8 2003, 07:36 AM
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QUOTE(philinjax @ Aug 8 2003, 09:35 AM)
What's that ball on the bolt head in the third pix. above???  Don't remember ever seeing that before.

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Right side trailing hitch. Factory towing option.

I wonder if he has the teeny lil trailers?



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post Aug 8 2003, 07:41 AM
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looks like a rear bar mount to me.
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post Aug 8 2003, 07:50 AM
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Yup, it's the rear sway bar mount...and boy is it a PITA to get back on. At least mine was when I did my adj coilover install. Also, the zip-ties that I used to attach the spring top to the spring hat lasted all of 2 seconds...anyone have a remedy for this...maybe just attach them loosely? Thanks
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post Aug 8 2003, 08:02 AM
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what about safety wire?
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post Aug 8 2003, 08:15 AM
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so chris, are you going to install one of those air cushioned seats that are in kenworths/peterbuilts so you can still drive to ore?

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post Aug 8 2003, 08:29 AM
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Hey Chris,

Good pics and write up!
Remind us in a little while to move this thread to the "classics"

cheers,

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post Aug 8 2003, 09:18 AM
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Who made the Coil Over hardware???

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post Aug 8 2003, 09:28 AM
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I've had better luck with safety wire over zip ties...
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post Aug 8 2003, 10:04 AM
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Um guys ???

Your not tying the top AND bottom down are you ???

I have cars running round for 5-6 years with the same zip ties.


Yes.. the rear sway bar is a PITA to get back on the mounts.


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post Aug 8 2003, 10:06 AM
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So you just jack it up, adjust the collars (I imagine those are set screws around the edge?) and there you go..

Those are the C2 parts you were asking about? I like that.

Where do you start when adjusting those?



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PS: WD-40 would remove that nasty crap on your dolly, AND SKIN!
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