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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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rear suspension install tips please

gonna see if i can get my teins installed this weekend. is it easier to go through the trunk and remove the panels or do i need to remove the back seats?
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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Remove the trunk panels, there is NO access to the rear shocks by removing the back seat. You may want to presoak the big bolt and the bottom of the shock mount with WD40 or whatever you prefer to make it a little easier to crack on the weekend, good luck!
Here's a good link to use for help with torque specs & install etc:
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=69
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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i haven't done any work on my suspension but i would think that its better if you work from the truck becuase youll have more space...but try it out ... you could find it to be easier
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sunten1
i haven't done any work on my suspension
So you really dont know anything about this question do you?

You definitely need to go at the tops from the trunk, there's no other way.
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by MAXRB8
Remove the trunk panels, there is NO access to the rear shocks by removing the back seat. You may want to presoak the big bolt and the bottom of the shock mount with WD40 or whatever you prefer to make it a little easier to crack on the weekend, good luck!
Here's a good link to use for help with torque specs & install etc:
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=69
i checked the faq and howtos and didnt see that. thanx dude.
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Remove the trunk panels, there is NO access to the rear shocks by removing the back seat. http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=69
yes there is.. its behind that big stupid metal plate i threw away
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Stuntin' 101
yes there is.. its behind that big stupid metal plate i threw away
Rofl good idea i did the same.
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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just got it done. tried going thru the trunk but damn panels sux. instead i removed the back seat and that metal panel. ride is kinda hard but not floaty anymore. next step, install breaks rotors, lines, and wheels.
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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good job man i think youre like the only one to do it that way weirdo j/k its just differnt either way congrats and join the club
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