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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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My Eibach springs should be in tomorrow and are slated to go on the car sometime tomorrow evening after work. I work in the automotive business so having this done is easy as pie but told the tech i would help out just to lend a hand. anyhow..............any tips/tricks that may help it go a little easier or faster? Just that little stuff that veterns have learned??

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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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I got a tip. Loosen the nut on the top hat (part that holds the spring in) of the front struts before you take them off. It's on there pretty tight, you'll have a hard time unscrewing that w/o some good leverage. Other than that, it's pretty straight forward. Good luck!
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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Here is another tip... Do the rears first so you can get some sense of accomplishmet... The fronts are a PITA!!! Good luck with the install...
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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is actually pretty easy. I did mine in 1 1/2 hour. Just do the front first because they are the most time consuming. I didn't use spring compressors. Make sure you have extra cotter pins in case you brake the one that are in the upper a-arm. Having a lift is a huge +. Having the top hat nut loose while you remove the shock is a good idea but also when you install them so you can line up the bolts easier. don't sweat it is easy, I didn't even get any bloody knuckles.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Where do you buy cotter pins? I did a google search and came back with random crap. Thanks,

Dan
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