Full B&G Coilover and SPC front/rear camber kits Install

[MonkeyConQueso]

Originally Posted by 07 Figi Blue Si

I don't understand the statement in bold above. If the large nut is welded to the plate, and you choose to be "strong" and not remove the smaller nut like you say, and try to crack loose just the large nut with the small one still attached, then won't you be breaking the weld between the large nut and the plate? Wont you also be trying to shear off the smaller bolt? Shouldn't the weld be kept, and always remove the smaller nut first? This also means when turning the large nut, the plate will turn with it. Please clarify, as I don't think breaking welds to disassemble this joint was the intention of HMC for this connection.

Sorry, I've been away from the site for quite some time as other priorities (like finding work) have taken my attention!

To answer your question, I am NOT breaking the weld. You see, the plate is welded to the larger nut. The plate itself is "teardrop" shaped, with the wider part at the place where the nut is welded, and the smaller end there is a bolt holding down the plate from rotating. The plate is separate from the mounting, so it can rotate freely once the bolt is removed.

You have to actually look at the part to figure it out. Here's the pics I singled out of the plate and the setup:




As you see, once you remove the top bolt, the plate is free to rotate with the nut that is welded to it. It's easier to break the bead this way with conventional tools and elbow grease.

Originally Posted by 07 Figi Blue Si

I am considering upgraded suspension. What do you recommend? So why did you choose the B&G over Buddy Club, Tien, Tokiko, Megan, etc. Which one offers preload independant of ride height?

You know, I've been out of the mainstream modding community for a while now since I didn't have the time, funds, or the facilities to do any work on my vehicle. I had selected B&G at the time because it was an attractive setup, and I had done research on their customers for other products. Now that everything has been in for a while, I think I would have just been happy with the stock shocks and aftermarket springs Regrettably you will probably have to ask around to see what the "best" coil-over setup these days is.

Good luck!

[07 Figi Blue Si]

Originally Posted by MonkeyConQueso

Sorry, I've been away from the site for quite some time as other priorities (like finding work) have taken my attention!

To answer your question, I am NOT breaking the weld. You see, the plate is welded to the larger nut. The plate itself is "teardrop" shaped, with the wider part at the place where the nut is welded, and the smaller end there is a bolt holding down the plate from rotating. The plate is separate from the mounting, so it can rotate freely once the bolt is removed.

You have to actually look at the part to figure it out. Here's the pics I singled out of the plate and the setup:




As you see, once you remove the top bolt, the plate is free to rotate with the nut that is welded to it. It's easier to break the bead this way with conventional tools and elbow grease.



You know, I've been out of the mainstream modding community for a while now since I didn't have the time, funds, or the facilities to do any work on my vehicle. I had selected B&G at the time because it was an attractive setup, and I had done research on their customers for other products. Now that everything has been in for a while, I think I would have just been happy with the stock shocks and aftermarket springs Regrettably you will probably have to ask around to see what the "best" coil-over setup these days is.

Good luck!

I'm leaning towards Buddy Club full adjustable coilovers for about 1K thru Corsport. Seems the best deal.

[fg2jap]

i dropped my car but there is a coiling sound when i turn the wheel all the way. so how can i get rid of that sound? does anybody knw how?

[Emerican]

in this pic


Does it matter which bracket you put it in? You put it in B, i'm lowered on skunk2 pro-s coilovers also, what should I put it in? A or B?

[natrotciv]

i wonder if this will apply to all coils? cause i just bought a set of skunk 2 pro-c off a member (stylinhonda) and i want to install them but not sure how to go about it. Anyone?

[NASAMike]

What made you get B & G's