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> Any suspension experts in the NW?, Help me do it right the first time
PanelBilly
post Jul 26 2009, 10:05 AM
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I have all my new parts in from Eric, but studing the Haynes manual and the internet is a slow process for me. Anybody in the neighborhood who knows this stuff available for helping me assemble faster?

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post Jul 26 2009, 10:31 AM
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Looks nice and that hammer is the wrong tool to assemble the parts... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
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post Jul 26 2009, 10:37 AM
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I use it to hit myself in the head when I put something togeather backwards
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post Jul 26 2009, 11:14 AM
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If you need a helping hand this week let me know and I can try to come down, might be easier when we do it together.
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post Jul 26 2009, 11:57 AM
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what specifically are you having challenge with, Ive put a few of these together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 26 2009, 11:58 AM
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Wish I could coome help Billy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I'll see if there is any time I can get away and help.
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post Jul 26 2009, 01:04 PM
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Looks like you have made great progress. Dont stop now. Check check again, Check check again.

Front:
Install struts to ball joint and to top mount on body.
Make sure shock insert is tight to strut body
Install Turbo tie rods to steering rack
Pack the bearing good inside and outside don’t forget the seal.
Install brake dust shield and install calipers.
Check A-arm bolts front and rear.

Rear;
Get stub axle and bearings pressed into control arm
Install CV and axle
Mount control arm and camber plate with the two 22mm bolts
Mount shock
Install rotor and brake caliper

Good luck Its not really hard go for it and take pixs ask question and we will be here for you.
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post Jul 26 2009, 02:02 PM
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Torsion bars Left and Right. What's left? Driver's side?
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post Jul 26 2009, 02:05 PM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Jul 26 2009, 12:02 PM) *

Torsion bars Left and Right. What's left? Driver's side?


Yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 26 2009, 02:39 PM
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Did I put rear sway bar on the right way?
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post Jul 26 2009, 06:15 PM
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yes the rear is correct.

On the front through body sway bar,,,,pull the bolts and locktite them.

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