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May 2004
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replaceing ae86 suspension
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Wed, 14 July 2004 12:46
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I just ordered myself a new set of shocks (KYB monotube)for my aus spec sprinter. Any tips or tricks from anyone thats done this b4 can provide would be usefull thanks.
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I supported Toymods
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sydney.au
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: replaceing ae86 suspension
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Wed, 14 July 2004 12:55
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man this job is so easy its almost comical
fronts and backs?
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Newcastle
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May 2004
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Re: replaceing ae86 suspension
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Wed, 14 July 2004 13:00
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only backs. if i had a job id be doing all 4 and more.. lucky i get these at cost price otherwise i couldnt even afford these 2, lol. Well as long as its easy forget i asked. Thanks.
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I supported Toymods
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sydney.au
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: replaceing ae86 suspension
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Wed, 14 July 2004 13:14
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haha so easy
1. crack wheel nuts
2. jack up car onto jackstands
3. take wheels off
4. undo bolts (14mm?) from bottom of shocks
5. undo bolts from top of shock
6. take shock out
7. put new shock in
8. reverse steps 5 - 1
done
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Location:
Melbourne
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August 2003
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Re: replaceing ae86 suspension
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Fri, 16 July 2004 06:27
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| ae86drift wrote on Wed, 14 July 2004 23:14 |
8. reverse steps 5 - 1
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"Installation is the reverse of removal..."
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Location:
Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: replaceing ae86 suspension
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Fri, 16 July 2004 07:25
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Where can i get spring compressors? I'll be changing the springs in my 86 tomorrow and i'm gonna need to get some. Do supercheap et al stock them? Guess i'll find out in the morning...
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Melbourne
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August 2003
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Re: replaceing ae86 suspension
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Fri, 16 July 2004 08:10
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Um, East Coast auto spares, or Supercheap, or Repco (by that order of preference?)
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: replaceing ae86 suspension
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Fri, 16 July 2004 08:19
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Sweet, thanks man.
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Location:
Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: replaceing ae86 suspension
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Sat, 17 July 2004 07:48
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You basically dont need spring compressors (unless your running stock heights). Mine are 60mm lower than standard which is fairly low i suppose. I had the car jacked up in areas other than the rear end shaft (which is dangerous if not done right) but this basically means u can just push down the rear end with your hand and slip the spring in!
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Location:
brisbane queensland
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January 2003
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Re: replaceing ae86 suspension
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Sat, 17 July 2004 09:51
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ok guys sorry and all but u are complicating the process.
1. jack car up.
2. put car on stands. (safety first)
3. undo bottom and top bolts on strut. (top bolt in boot area of car.)
4. bolt new strut in place.
5. let car down.
unless you have coilovers then you will not need to compress the spring as the hatchi runs seperate spring and strut combination.
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