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Springs/struts install?
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:28 PM
can anyone install or know anyone that can install springs and struts on my 2000 4dr cavy? im getting sportlines w/ dspecs. cheap and reliable would be nice =)

Re: Springs/struts install?
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:16 AM
Where are you located? Suspension changes are easy.... you might want to consider trying it yourself if you have some mechanical ability!


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Re: Springs/struts install?
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:12 AM
I do them fairly cheap. What are you looking to put on? If it's just a simple suspension install, I'll do it for $50 and a case of beer.




Re: Springs/struts install?
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:58 PM
I live in markham. I would change it myself, but I would need to rent a spring compressor and a set of tools -_-".

soooo Wild Weasel I'm looking to replace my stock struts and springs with Tokico D-spec struts and Eibach Sportline springs. What kind of beer do you like? haha
Re: Springs/struts install?
Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:52 AM
Case of Blue would be nice. Getting kinda tired of the Keith's and Corona I've been drinking lately.

Bigger issue will be the timing. Do you already have the parts?

Are you available on July 6th?





Re: Springs/struts install?
Thursday, June 26, 2008 9:55 AM
haha so you've been doing a lot of work huh?
I got the springs but I'm waiting on the struts which I will be purchasing tmrw from jamie from this forum. So I should get the struts before july 6th. And if I do I will be available on July 6th.
Re: Springs/struts install?
Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:12 AM
Yeah... I pretty much keep my beer fridge stocked through the summer doing this sort of thing.

Ok, if you get them tomorrow, let me know and I'll pencil you in. Drop me a PM with your number and stuff.





Re: Springs/struts install?
Thursday, June 26, 2008 5:57 PM
Ya i wish my beer fridge was stocked like yours...actually i just wish i had a beer fridge haha

got any later dates? cause he has to ship them to me so i dont want you to set time aside for me and the struts not arrive.
Re: Springs/struts install?
Friday, June 27, 2008 6:28 AM
I'll have to check my calendar. I know I have stuff going on in every weekend in July, but may have 1 day of the 2 available for some of them. Best to let me know when you're ready and then we'll find a day.

We could always do it on a weeknight if we start promptly at 5:30 or so.





Re: Springs/struts install?
Friday, June 27, 2008 7:31 AM
he's good too

he did mine...

just make sure you have the bolts hahahhahahaha


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Re: Springs/struts install?
Friday, June 27, 2008 10:16 AM
Just to steal business I'll do it for $40 and a case of PC Genuine Draft... less than $1 a beer.

HAH!

I win.


lol... I'm joking. But seriously it's not a big job I'm sure kevin can get it done fairly quick... hardest part for me is the lower bolt on the rear struts. Ugh I hate that bolt.

Don't forget to get an alignment within a week after getting this done.

-Chris-



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Re: Springs/struts install?
Friday, June 27, 2008 11:09 AM
Yeah... definitely need an alignment afterward. Sadly, I don't think I'll be putting an alignment machine in my driveway or garage anytime soon.

Chris, you just need a bigger breaker bar.




Re: Springs/struts install?
Friday, June 27, 2008 11:18 AM
SweetnessGT wrote:Just to steal business I'll do it for $40 and a case of PC Genuine Draft... less than $1 a beer.

HAH!

I win.


lol... I'm joking. But seriously it's not a big job I'm sure kevin can get it done fairly quick... hardest part for me is the lower bolt on the rear struts. Ugh I hate that bolt.

Don't forget to get an alignment within a week after getting this done.

-Chris-


i hate that bolt... but its for different reasons. i didnt realize until a day later that "hey, maybe its not a 19mm bolt after all!"


Wild Weasel wrote:Yeah... definitely need an alignment afterward. Sadly, I don't think I'll be putting an alignment machine in my driveway or garage anytime soon.

Chris, you just need a bigger breaker bar.


impact gun FTW


1997 Cavalier Z24
Bomz Short Ram Intake
Vibrant Cat-Back
KYB GR2 Struts
Goldline 1.75" Springs
RK Sport Upper Insert
RK Sport Lower Dogbone
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Re: Springs/struts install?
Friday, June 27, 2008 11:44 AM
SweetnessGT wrote:... hardest part for me is the lower bolt on the rear struts. Ugh I hate that bolt.

-Chris-


I had to put the handle for my aluminum jack over my breaker bar and jump up and down on it to break one of those damn bolts loose! Impact gun was NOT up to the task, lol. Try spraying it down with PB Blaster or something similar, that stuff works wonders.


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'98 Acura 1.6EL Sport 5M Y7/Y8 mini me
Re: Springs/struts install?
Friday, June 27, 2008 2:57 PM
I've had it so tight that my 1000ft-lb Ingersoll Rand titanium impact wrench wouldn't budge it at all. It's not so bad anymore, thank God.



14.330 @ 96.37mph
Re: Springs/struts install?
Friday, June 27, 2008 9:47 PM
uhhh bolts? please tell me i can use my stock bolts...=(
alignment eh? thats gonna be painful on my wallet haha
Re: Springs/struts install?
Saturday, June 28, 2008 12:00 PM
Ill do it for ya.. for a case of beer



Re: Springs/struts install?
Saturday, June 28, 2008 3:03 PM
Wild Weasel wrote:Yeah... definitely need an alignment afterward. Sadly, I don't think I'll be putting an alignment machine in my driveway or garage anytime soon.

Chris, you just need a bigger breaker bar.


My breaker bar is over 2 feet long... how long do YOU need it to be lol? It's actually so long that it's hard to get it on the bolt without having it right against the pavement or right up against the car in some cases....

The drivers side bolt is easy, you get under the car and pull with the 2 foot breaker bar. Boom - done.

The PASSENGER side is the slut. Bench pressing that bar from about 1" off the pavement blows. lol

And yes Yi you re-use the stock bolts. Do the alignment otherwise your new tires AND alignment will hurt your wallet more.

-Chris-



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-Turbocharged-
Slowly but surely may some day win this race...
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