Louisiana Z/Import cookout April 29th *Lakefront*
06-27-2007, 06:24 AM
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Tools needed:
factory jack
floor jack
1/2" ratchet (3/8")
misc 1/2" extensions (3/8")
17mm socket
12mm socket
19mm socket
17mm box end wrench
power tool is VERY helpful in removing front strut from spring
torque wrench (if you are as paranoid as I am)
spring compressor
I know you don't need a spring compressor but it's a lot safer.
factory jack
floor jack
1/2" ratchet (3/8")
misc 1/2" extensions (3/8")
17mm socket
12mm socket
19mm socket
17mm box end wrench
power tool is VERY helpful in removing front strut from spring
torque wrench (if you are as paranoid as I am)
spring compressor
I know you don't need a spring compressor but it's a lot safer.
06-27-2007, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by soleil350z
drew, r u off on the 8th?
Mitzi is off all next week untill after 4th of July Weekend... I dont have alot planned, and I only do the Audio stuff when I feel like it!!
Its good to own a Biz and have a simple second job... Biz always takes priority...
so yes, if its not Raining or 110 deg. in the shade... I will help!!...and its for a chic... I feel so obligated... oh yeah, Good luck with that Greg!!!
06-27-2007, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by RareTrick
I can work something out!!
Mitzi is off all next week untill after 4th of July Weekend... I dont have alot planned, and I only do the Audio stuff when I feel like it!!
Its good to own a Biz and have a simple second job... Biz always takes priority... so yes, if its not Raining or 110 deg. in the shade... I will help!!
...and its for a chic... I feel so obligated... oh yeah, Good luck with that Greg!!!
Mitzi is off all next week untill after 4th of July Weekend... I dont have alot planned, and I only do the Audio stuff when I feel like it!!
Its good to own a Biz and have a simple second job... Biz always takes priority...
so yes, if its not Raining or 110 deg. in the shade... I will help!!...and its for a chic... I feel so obligated... oh yeah, Good luck with that Greg!!!
06-27-2007, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RareTrick
I can work something out!!
Mitzi is off all next week untill after 4th of July Weekend... I dont have alot planned, and I only do the Audio stuff when I feel like it!!
Its good to own a Biz and have a simple second job... Biz always takes priority... so yes, if its not Raining or 110 deg. in the shade... I will help!!
...and its for a chic... I feel so obligated... oh yeah, Good luck with that Greg!!!
Mitzi is off all next week untill after 4th of July Weekend... I dont have alot planned, and I only do the Audio stuff when I feel like it!!
Its good to own a Biz and have a simple second job... Biz always takes priority...
so yes, if its not Raining or 110 deg. in the shade... I will help!!...and its for a chic... I feel so obligated... oh yeah, Good luck with that Greg!!!
06-27-2007, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by soleil350z
sup drew..i heard u were sick man..feeling better? on sunday we gonna have a mini meet at hooters in metry..u coming?
Sunday@ Hooters... so down!!
Greg... you scared to hit that?? did I hear this right!?! stop speaking in metaphores!! You know you want to hit her tranny with your dumb dumb!!
06-27-2007, 06:56 AM
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Hey Dustin I have spring compressors at home, just got to find them. Maybe want to meet up or swing by my place to pick them up before going to see Greg? Just let me know and I'll go find them tonight.
06-27-2007, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sco2355
Hey Dustin I have spring compressors at home, just got to find them. Maybe want to meet up or swing by my place to pick them up before going to see Greg? Just let me know and I'll go find them tonight.
I did Ryan's and Soleil's like this!!
Dustin hold off till Olivia comes down and we can do both the same day if you like!!
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I hear you. If you're coming from Houma and Greg is somewhere in NO then Destrehan is on the way, I'm just off the lulling bridge. But yeah when I get home tonight I'll look for them.
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Originally Posted by RareTrick
You DO NOT need a Spring Compressor!! Use a Scissor Jack (the one that came with your car)... place it upside down, above the Front Upper A-Arm!
I did Ryan's and Soleil's like this!!
Dustin hold off till Olivia comes down and we can do both the same day if you like!!
I did Ryan's and Soleil's like this!!
Dustin hold off till Olivia comes down and we can do both the same day if you like!!
I did my springs with my dad at the dealership and we used a machine that's just like the compressors, just easier to use. Is it actually easier to do it your way?
06-27-2007, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Sco2355
I hear you. If you're coming from Houma and Greg is somewhere in NO then Destrehan is on the way, I'm just off the lulling bridge. But yeah when I get home tonight I'll look for them.
06-27-2007, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Sco2355
I don't have any of the tools the car came with, nor did I even have a spare when I bought it. The guy who owned it before me had cut the rear carpet with two huge holes where had subs. This caused him to cut the metal piece off that bolts my spare down (he also removed the spare) and threw away all the tools and pieces to keep everything in place. Luckily I got all new trunk carpet and a full size spare!
I did my springs with my dad at the dealership and we used a machine that's just like the compressors, just easier to use. Is it actually easier to do it your way?
I did my springs with my dad at the dealership and we used a machine that's just like the compressors, just easier to use. Is it actually easier to do it your way?
As long as you have the car jacked up evenly in the front its easier! We tried using a Spring Compressor on Soliel's car but it was a POS! I did Ryan's well over a year ago, so when we did Soliel's car I forgot the little tricks... after we figured it out again it went ok!!
06-27-2007, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Sco2355
Oh damn, LOL. Still got to pass by though! But it's no biggie, RareTrick's method seems to be more efficient anywho.
