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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:06 AM
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Suspension is Coming ! =D Few Qs

I have recieved 3 out of 4 Illuminas and the H&R sports are on there way.

I am having a shop install them all at once and they include an alignment with thier quote. From feedback on the org I have made the decision to not mess with the bumbstops. Is there anything i should advise them to do during the installation? Like will they know to reinstall the bumbstops on the new parts? How easy is it to adjust the settings? Do you need to put it on lifts or just crawl under with the flat head screwdriver?

Thanks in advance yawl.

BTW I am doing BlueBats Overlays tonite also !!
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:19 AM
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well in terms of adjustments, U adjust it at the top with a flat had screw driver...Now for the bumpstops. Ive had the same suspension SETUP sitting in my basement for the last 3 months BECAUSE ive been trying to determine wheather to cut the bumpstops. Some of the H&R spring owners cut them, and some didnt. Some like the ride, SOME DONT. I probably will end up NOT cutting my bumpstops. Ive even PM'ed members and asked them wheather they cut their bumpstops. Some said YES, some said NO. I am leaning toward the fact that i probably WONT cut my stops at all. As far as being advised on installation, im not sure. I know when i ordered my illuminas and H&R's i also contacted Dave B and ordered new OEM bumpstops, New spring isolaters, new rear strut mounts(because mine looked pretty chewed), and that was it
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My main question is

Is there anything I should adivse the shop to do during the install?
Like will they know to put the bumpstops back on?
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 05:35 AM
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^^well they SHOULD ALREADY KNOW WHAT TO PUT ON AND TAKE OFF, if they are reputable. My advice is to take it to a real mechanic who's everyday tasks also include suspension changes
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^^well they SHOULD ALREADY KNOW WHAT TO PUT ON AND TAKE OFF, if they are reputable. My advice is to take it to a real mechanic who's everyday tasks also include suspension changes
I know, just wanted to make sure they do it right the first time!

Its a reputable custom shop who does that work, they include alignment with any lowering/suspension work.
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I know, just wanted to make sure they do it right the first time!

Its a reputable custom shop who does that work, they include alignment with any lowering/suspension work.
then id say just go for it, do you know if they warranty anything they do? even though you "provided parts" you know how alot of shops are about that....they will quickly blame the part for something they did wrong
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then id say just go for it, do you know if they warranty anything they do? even though you "provided parts" you know how alot of shops are about that....they will quickly blame the part for something they did wrong
Thanks i am definately going to look for that and nothing less.
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