Front Spring/Damper Removal/Install - Page 2

ryker · 02-14-2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highrev1

2. Loosely install the new flange nuts (A).

3. Loosely install new damper pinch bolts (A) and new self-locking nuts (B) to the damper (C).

I'm going to place some Si springs on my EX. Just need to find out what new bolts or other items I need to order. Going to do this before I have the TSb for rear camber fixed. So I can get a free alignment out of the deal hassle.

So what do I need for the rear?

jdmcivic517 · 02-25-2008, 11:51 AM

i see red x's for the front install?

Highrev1 · 02-25-2008, 02:02 PM

Right click and click show picture, they work for me

02civicsi · 02-28-2008, 11:35 PM

Thanks Highrev, I'll be using this DIY tomorrow night when I go to install my Comptech springs.

SIchodelic · 03-26-2008, 10:27 PM

ifl. I got directed to this thread because my Comptech springs were making a popping noise. hopefully this will be the fix! thanks!!!

SlicerDicer · 04-02-2008, 02:03 PM

I'm planning on installing some Tein S-Tech springs on my Si, and am probably going to be using this (Thanks for posting). I'm a noob at this, but do I have to load the suspension with the cars weight before tightening?
And.....For the front, should I loosen the center nut on top of the strut assembly before taking it off or after?

I saw a novice basically break my friends strut because he took the whole assembly off, and couldn't get that center nut on top to turn. So he got a wrench and gripped it straight onto the piston rod (because it turned along with the top nut) which broke the seal when compressed again. I just didn't want to run into this problem, as I've heard of it happening.
Thanks in advance (oh yeah I plan on buying my sway bar setup from Redshift after this install is done).

SIchodelic · 04-02-2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlicerDicer

I'm planning on installing some Tein S-Tech springs on my Si, and am probably going to be using this (Thanks for posting). I'm a noob at this, but do I have to load the suspension with the cars weight before tightening?
And.....For the front, should I loosen the center nut on top of the strut assembly before taking it off or after?

I saw a novice basically break my friends strut because he took the whole assembly off, and couldn't get that center nut on top to turn. So he got a wrench and gripped it straight onto the piston rod (because it turned along with the top nut) which broke the seal when compressed again. I just didn't want to run into this problem, as I've heard of it happening.
Thanks in advance (oh yeah I plan on buying my sway bar setup from Redshift after this install is done).

loosen it while the strut is still on the car, or use a open socket with an allen key, or use an impact gun and just get it off. good luck!

simons2k · 04-04-2008, 07:50 PM

Okay, I know this question has come up several times and I'm getting different answers from different threads.

Will I need a camber kit if I just went with the Eibachs for a mild drop? Does someone know the definite answer?

Da2ndCivic · 04-09-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIchodelic

loosen it while the strut is still on the car, or use a open socket with an allen key, or use an impact gun and just get it off. good luck!

What size allen key is it? Also, just another question since you may know. what allen key size do I need to remove the rear stabilizer link?

Rawhyde · 05-31-2008, 11:31 PM

Thanks for posting this thread! I just finished installing Si springs and shocks on my LX. It was an easy job thanks to good directions!

For removing the rear shocks and the top nuts on the front struts, a flex-head GearWrench is a real time saver.

Rawhyde

**truflip** · 08-13-2008, 03:03 PM

hello..

what torque value for this flange bolt?

i think its one of these but want to make sure :)

Rear upper arm (arm to body), 43.0
Rear upper arm (arm to hub), 80.0

g0chu · 08-26-2008, 06:00 AM

wow, this DIY kicks arse

TaI · 10-05-2008, 12:09 AM

aaaannnnddd....bookmarked, thank you sir

08-13-2008, 03:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
truflip Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 9,132 iTrader: 11 / 100%	hello.. what torque value for this flange bolt? i think its one of these but want to make sure :) Rear upper arm (arm to body), 43.0 Rear upper arm (arm to hub), 80.0 __________________

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