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Old May 13, 2003 | 11:01 AM
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my friend installed lowering springs on his truck and says he would be able to help me do my Z.

Are there any special tools required to do the swap? or just jack up car, remove shock, replace spring, drive away?

Seems simple to me, but please stop me before i get in over my head.
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Old May 13, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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I'm in the process now. The back ones are as easy as you describe. For the fronts you also have to remove the strut brace. There is a procedure for this so you get it adjusted right after
re-installing. You also have to take a few more things apart.

Spring compressors and a ball joint spreader would be very helpful (for the front).

Have fun
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Old May 13, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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Has anyone posted pics of a similar install? I'd like to see what is involved. I'm looking at the Eibachs, but am afraid that I wouldn't make it up or down my driveway with them on. I don't have much clearence as is with stock height.

- Scott
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Old May 13, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by 350ondubZ
Has anyone posted pics of a similar install? I'd like to see what is involved. I'm looking at the Eibachs, but am afraid that I wouldn't make it up or down my driveway with them on. I don't have much clearence as is with stock height.

- Scott
There have been lots of pics of lowered cars with Eibachs. If you're looking for actual pics of the install I haven't seen any. My install won't be finished until this weekend as I'm also doing SS brake lines at the same time. I am taking pics as I go along.
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Old May 13, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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where can i find the procedure for adjusting the strut brace?.. i can manage the rest im sure. just dont want to f$%! up my handling by screwing up the brace.
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Old May 13, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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could some post detailed instructions for the eibach installation, i have the springs and would like to install them myself and have been going through posts to find out this information. now i find out about the strut brace thing. could someone please list the steps involved as i'm sure others are looking for this also.
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