DIY: Coilovers

[ep3jd]

i did my fronts still cant do my back, the rear bolt holding the strut to the control arm is not wanting to budge idk what to do lol i'm problably going to have to cut the bolt on both sides leaving it seized in the strut then just try to knock it out once i get the strut lose.

Don't do that.

Let it soak in pb blaster and if that's not doing it give it some heat. A torch is your best friend when it comes to frozen bolts.

[MBaG]

Don't do that.

Let it soak in pb blaster and if that's not doing it give it some heat. A torch is your best friend when it comes to frozen bolts.

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Try using something as a breaker bar. I remember I used my lug nut key to give it a little extra torque.

[xep3tuner]

i used a breaker bar and even tried to push it with my foot nothing.. that mofo is stuck in there

[G-MaC!]

i did my fronts still cant do my back, the rear bolt holding the strut to the control arm is not wanting to budge idk what to do lol i'm problably going to have to cut the bolt on both sides leaving it seized in the strut then just try to knock it out once i get the strut lose.

I'm having the same problem man. We've tried WD40, an impact gun, breaker bar, hammer, chisel, deep creep, and a torch. Efffff. I'm thinking our only option now is to cut it out. Which is going to be alot of work.

[ep3jd]

Don't cut it. Bring it to a shop if you can't seem to do it alone dude

[D'sEp3]

very helpfull

[G-MaC!]

Don't cut it. Bring it to a shop if you can't seem to do it alone dude

Yeah, I ended up dropping it off at a shop haha. Too much of a headache for me.

[YohL]

So how do you exactly tighten the top nut since it's not the open ended one like the stock strut? I can't seem to get the "locking nut" any lower since the shaft will just spin...I found it loose after driving couple miles. Thanks

[YohL]

never mind I figured out how to lock it in place

[hyu]

Not sure if mentioned but two alignments would def be needed/recommended... One for the initial installation and after when the car/springs settle.

[SmoothEPs]

I've gone through the three pages on this thread and still cannot find an answer. How do you determine the height (lower) prior to installing the coilovers?

[PatrickJamesYu]

I've gone through the three pages on this thread and still cannot find an answer. How do you determine the height (lower) prior to installing the coilovers?

It would have to be through logic.
It depends are coilover build length/ height
spring rate
spring length
and whatever other factors.
You can do the math, but in general
Install it, than adjust it.

[McTaggart34]

I've gone through the three pages on this thread and still cannot find an answer. How do you determine the height (lower) prior to installing the coilovers?

What coilovers do you have ?

[whatsvtec]

BUMP! I need help on step #16, can anyone help? I've got the bolts loose, they're spinning freely. But they won't come out, what's the best way to get them out?

[SkareKrow]

BUMP! I need help on step #16, can anyone help? I've got the bolts loose, they're spinning freely. But they won't come out, what's the best way to get them out?

Rear trailing arm?
Stick a philips screwdriver through the bolt and hit it with a hammer.

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