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Old 01-04-2012, 06:16 PM
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I'm in the middle of changing my springs to lower my car but I can't seem to get the front shock with the spring around it out from the front
Please any help is appreciated
Old 01-04-2012, 07:14 PM
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Are you using a spring compressor?
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Disconnect the sway bar endlink
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Hyfr...
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Originally Posted by babbage1109
Disconnect the sway bar endlink
This^^^^ will make much easier for ya.
Old 01-04-2012, 09:48 PM
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Used the rope method plenty of times, only sprained my wrist twice. Would do it again.
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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK #07
Hyfr...
Alright!


Originally Posted by c0rey
Used the rope method plenty of times, only sprained my wrist twice. Would do it again.
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He's not sayin he can't get the shock of the spring. Hes saying he can't get the shock from out of the car. Lol
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Any more details as to what problem you're having?

Video tutorial: http://www.streetfire.net/video/Koni...all_688318.htm

Few torq specs:
rear lower shock nut- 66ft/lbs
upper ball joint nut- 39 ft/lbs

front upper shock nut- 32 ft/lbs
front upper shock bolt- 37 ft/lbs
front lower bolt/nuts- 48 ft/lbs
stabilizer bar link bolts/nut- 17 ft/lbs

Strut mount to shaft nut 32 Ft-lbs
Strut mount to body nuts 35 FT-lbs
Steering knuckle bolts 48 Ft-lbs
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**** that looks dangerous u need spring compressors bro
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Originally Posted by carlos sauceda
**** that looks dangerous u need spring compressors bro

Life is dangerous, we all take risks.
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Lol^^^ i aint taking none like that...
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Thank y'all guys figured it out
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Originally Posted by 5w20
LOL wtf r u doing BRO




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