changing front struts need help pls

[Hot_Chocalate25]

Hey guys i got skunk2 suspension on my car. I decided that i want to go back to my stock suspension. i didnt install the skunk2 suspension but I want to switch it out for my stock suspension. I tried to do the swap today but ran into a problem. I got the skunk2 suspension off just fine but I dont see how to install the stock suspension given that it is about 4 inches longer then the skunk2's. So i got the 3 screws of my stock suspension screwed up top but i dont see how to get the bottom parts to match up with the wheel because my stock suspension is way longer. So what am I missing out on? Thanks

[Xtreme Thunder]

Jack up the whole front of the car. You are fighting the FSB if you jacked only one corner at a time.

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Originally Posted by Xtreme Thunder

Jack up the whole front of the car. You are fighting the FSB if you jacked only one corner at a time.

Yeah, that. If you put both front corners on jack stands it will be much easier. Also, I find using a second jack (if you have one available) placed under the brake to keep the axle from popping out.

[Hot_Chocalate25]

oh that makes sense. The axel or wheel part that the struts connect to should come down more if both front wheels are off the ground?

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Originally Posted by Hot_Chocalate25

oh that makes sense. The axel or wheel part that the struts connect to should come down more if both front wheels are off the ground?

Yeah - if both are off the ground it will be much easier. Also, if your lowering the car, having an extra jack helps to get the knuckle (where the bottom 2 bolts of the strut are) high enough to get the bolts to slide in.

I hope that helped!