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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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They're here. . .

Old Mar 12, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Oh snap, congrats and happy b-day
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thank you sir. . .assembly will start at 5pm. . .i haven't done the Z before, i'm sure it's simple but is there anything that i need to be aware of while taking the old ones off that someone might want to give advice about. . .
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 504Z07
thank you sir. . .assembly will start at 5pm. . .i haven't done the Z before, i'm sure it's simple but is there anything that i need to be aware of while taking the old ones off that someone might want to give advice about. . .

There is a pretty good DIY on suspension floating around somewhere...

I ordered my springs and camber monday so I'll tackle mine when I go home for my b-day next weekend.
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install is extremely easy....the fronts r kinda a ***** but nothing hard
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on the front take the middle bolt on the upper a arm off to push the LCA further down to get the strut in and out
also remove the endlink. You may want to do both fronts at the same time, i had trouble getting my endlink back on in the front when doing one side at a time

that way you wont need a spring compressor either

rear is easier, just be careful not to overtorque those stock little bolts welded on to the frame
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thanks. . .
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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damien, if u have an impact gun that will help tremendously
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Originally Posted by BloMyS14

Holy offset batman
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Originally Posted by BloMyS14
DAMN look how far the back wheels are out.
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Originally Posted by BloMyS14
looks like a 4x4
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Originally Posted by cow
Just did a bit of research (google, lol).

How much & would you hold it for me til the LFM? I'm going on a trip at the end of the month & need to cut the frivolous spending for a bit.
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I kind of agree. Is it a dual & how loud at speed? & how much?
Thanks dude. I want it just a bit lower, at least in the rear.

It's quiet with stock cats and sounds clean. Louder with test pipes but not ridiculous like most. If you want it, give me a holler.
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Originally Posted by soleil
damien, if u have an impact gun that will help tremendously
I'm all set homeslice. . .all the tools i need. . .

Old Mar 12, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Yay, a real-time coilover install!!!
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Originally Posted by 504Z07
I'm all set homeslice. . .all the tools i need. . .

i'm so jealous of the lift
you gonna have it easy!



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