HELP! Lowering 02 hatch, steering tie rods

[Scivichatch02]

how do we get the ball joints on the tie rods out of the strut bracket? I've tried everything I can think of so far (hammer, 2/3 jaw puller, etc.). TIA

[02SilverSiHB]

someone got to know. I'm going to install my springs soon, I wouldn't mind knowing now. Did you check that site that shows the install of springs and koni's on an EM?

[02SilverSiHB]

here's the url I'm talking about. I haven't read it fully so your answer may be in there:
http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...ht_suspension/

[HondaMan]

Yeah, somebody has to know (OrganDonar?)...I plan to do my spring install Saturday (UPS should deliver my springs today).

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by HondaMan
Yeah, somebody has to know (OrganDonar?)...I plan to do my spring install Saturday (UPS should deliver my springs today).

What kind did you get? H&R from inlinefour right? I was going to but found some progress springs for 75...100 shipped. Can't wait :D

[HondaMan]

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB

What kind did you get? H&R from inlinefour right? I was going to but found some progress springs for 75...100 shipped. Can't wait :D

Yep, H&R springs from inlinefour.com. :D

[Scivichatch02]

The Honda Tuning article doesn't go into detail about how to get the tie rod out. We ended up just putting the front suspension back together, but we got the rear suspension done. Car looks like it's carrying a heavy load in back all the time. :p It should look real nice if we ever get the front springs on.

[fishboy]

same thing happened to me. i had to take it to a shop the next morning.

[HondaMan]

Ugh, not looking good for my do-it-yourself job. :(

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by HondaMan
Ugh, not looking good for my do-it-yourself job. :(

I hear ya, I'll be trying on Saturday morning. I'm definitely starting with the front first

[HondaMan]

We need OrganDonar's input...he installed springs (H&R) himself already. BTW, I got my springs but directions were not included to help with the install.

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by HondaMan
We need OrganDonar's input...he installed springs (H&R) himself already. BTW, I got my springs but directions were not included to help with the install.

have you PM'd organ donor? If not then I will.

[HondaMan]

I'll PM again. Talk to ya on Saturday.

[OrganDonar 8=D]

wow, i don't remember having a hard time w/ that. i can't remember what exactly i did either. i had to take apart the front end twice due to the way i placed the top mount back on, and didn't have a problem either time. i'll crawl under there later and see if i can recall.

[HondaMan]

Originally posted by OrganDonar 8=D
wow, i don't remember having a hard time w/ that. i can't remember what exactly i did either. i had to take apart the front end twice due to the way i placed the top mount back on, and didn't have a problem either time. i'll crawl under there later and see if i can recall.

Ah, good to hear. Looking forward to your update. 02SilverSiHB and I plan to install our springs Saturday and we need all the help we can get (at least I do). ;)