hey just received my Eibach springs (the .8/.9) for my Nismo and i installed the rears perfect but the front i couldn't get the install them into the shock...don't know
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01-02-2011, 02:24 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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hey just received my Eibach springs (the .8/.9) for my Nismo and i installed the rears perfect but the front i couldn't get the install them into the shock...don't know where to compress them from and it seems like i have the compress the hell out of it...any one have any advise or pictures?
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a lot of people say they have to end up bringing the car to a shop to compress the front springs. You do need to compress the hell out of it and many dont have the supplies to do so so they go to a shop or rent a good enough spring compressor.
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You need to use a spring compressor. You can borrow one from autozone. And use an impact wrench to break the top nut loose. Be careful because the spring is under a lot of pressure.
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Oops. lol. Shouldn't it be easier considering it is shorter than the stock spring???
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Yeah it was pretty tough installing the fronts. Luckily I kept my hydraulic strut spring compressor from when I owned a shop.
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Also be careful releasing the top nut. If you spin the shock shaft too much it could potentially damage the shock.
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Also never use anything to hold the shaft. (vice grips, pliers, ext..) Any damage to to the shaft left by the tool will mess up the seals.
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