Ok...so last night my buddy comes over and we start out to tackle installing some maxspeeds and tokicos. The front was pretty easy. Got both sides done in a just a couple hours.

However...here is my problem...

Obviously, I do not have an air lift....so I am working with the car on jackstands.

We tried for forever to break the bolt loose that hold the bottom of the shock to the axle (driver side...didn't even get to passenger side). I don't have any way to get the car high enough to get completely underneath, so I am trying to do this sitting next to the car. You have to use a breaker bar, as a regular socket wrench is not long enough to get enough leverage. But, with using a long breaker bar, the angle is so weird the it will not hold the bolt tight enough (slips off).

Anyone that has experience with this, please tell me how you did this please...

Any help is much appreciated..

 

take it to a muffler shop and have them break the bolt loose for you.

 

Pipe is your friend

Use a foot long thick metal pipe and a craftsman ratchet. The pipe will give you the extension and leverage you need. The ratchet has to be craftsman because if/when you break it, you can take it back and get another one. Overall it shouldn't be that difficult. For me the front shock towers bolts at the bottom were the hardest to break loose.

 

ok...good idea...thanks...

Are you happy with your maxspeeds??

Thanks..

 

A five pound mallet works wonders, too

 

Very Happy. The Tein drop looks better but I think the stock struts and Maxspeeds are a very good combo. I have installed two sets of Maxspeeds, mine and another org member (sorcereur).

 

I Love my maxspeeds

 

OK...

Everything is done now (thanks for all the advice)

I am VERY happy. Rides good, not too harsh, MUCH better road feel, and NO body lean anymore.

A porsche and I had some fun on my way to the airport this evening....the most fun I've had in my max....period.

 

hey, does snap on have that type of warranty on their tools also?

 

Where can I get a set of Maxspeeds?

 

maxspeeds go on ebay for cheap.

 

Putting my maxspeeds on today or tomorrow. Air is your friend..

Say it with me...

AIR is your friend.

 

Yes, they have a lifetime replacement policy. The Navy air wings use them (and with good reason).

 

 

don't make me hurt you Rob......

 

the maxspeeds will be in the forsale section as soon as i let you in my car with teins..

 

sure....just as soon as I finish picking up my teeth as they fall out from all the bone-jaring bumps...

 

car rides like stock i dont know what you are talkin about..

 

How exactly do you get warranty replacements for Craftsman tools?
Do you have to first call Craftsman or something?
Also, did you have to have your receipt when you got a replacement?

I'm willing to bet money that not very many people out there still have a receipt for the old Craftsman ratchet they bought 5 years ago.

Thanks for your input!

 

Like a stock dually maybe.

 

 

Big NO on all your questions.

Bring in any Craftsman handtool and they replace it no questions asked. It doesnt matter if you were using your ratchet as a hammer, your screwdriver as a prybar, or your socket in your 15 ton press, as long as its a craftsman handtool, they replace it, no receipt needed, no calls beforehand, nothing!

 

Craftsman is the best as far as replacing tools. I took a 3/8 in. ratchet into sears because I shattered the internals changing my springs. Even though the ratchet was about 25 years old, they didn't even bat an eye.

 

Cool.
Looks like all my future tools are going to be Craftsman.
(Currently I only have a bunch of Stanley tools cuz I had a big gift certificate to Pepboys that was given to me as a gift.)
Thanks for the info!