Eibach Install Help!!!!
10-12-2001, 06:28 PM
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Eibach Install Help!!!!
Can somone write a quick install write up or direct me to a link on the proper way to install springs on a maxima?? My friend has done springs, but not on an import. They should be the same, but I wanna make sure its done correctly so I dont have any squeeks or weird noises coming from the suspension. How long do you guys estimate it will take with 3 guys working on the job at once???? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
10-12-2001, 08:23 PM
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Re: Eibach Install Help!!!!
Originally posted by MAX2000JP
Can somone write a quick install write up or direct me to a link on the proper way to install springs on a maxima?? My friend has done springs, but not on an import. They should be the same, but I wanna make sure its done correctly so I dont have any squeeks or weird noises coming from the suspension. How long do you guys estimate it will take with 3 guys working on the job at once???? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
Can somone write a quick install write up or direct me to a link on the proper way to install springs on a maxima?? My friend has done springs, but not on an import. They should be the same, but I wanna make sure its done correctly so I dont have any squeeks or weird noises coming from the suspension. How long do you guys estimate it will take with 3 guys working on the job at once???? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/springs.html
11-12-2001, 03:13 PM
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another question
Originally posted by MaDxKiLLa
you should get an alignment after ur springs have fully settled...it should be in about a month
you should get an alignment after ur springs have fully settled...it should be in about a month
ive had my eibachs for about 2 weeks....i have put liek 400 miles on them.....WHEN WILL I KNOW THE SPRINGS HAVE SETTLED.....???...SHOULD I GET AN ALIGNMENT NOW?
11-12-2001, 05:39 PM
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Re: another question
Originally posted by rob van dam
ive had my eibachs for about 2 weeks....i have put liek 400 miles on them.....WHEN WILL I KNOW THE SPRINGS HAVE SETTLED.....???...SHOULD I GET AN ALIGNMENT NOW?
ive had my eibachs for about 2 weeks....i have put liek 400 miles on them.....WHEN WILL I KNOW THE SPRINGS HAVE SETTLED.....???...SHOULD I GET AN ALIGNMENT NOW?
11-12-2001, 07:59 PM
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Spring/Strut Swap
You gotta do this with someone who has done springs before. The first time I did it with my friend it took us about 8 hours (no air tools and no lift). I did struts this weekend with Tim's help and it still took 4-5 hours.
The short of it is:
For rear:
1. Jack up rear end of car and put it on jackstands (or use a lift). Note: Don't jack it up by the axle or you'll have "fun" getting it back together.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the trunk liner.
4. There are 3 bolts on top of each strut. They can be found where the trunk meets the back seat.
5. Figure out some way to remove them (I used 2 socket extensions together. They are 14mm. Remove the outter 2 bolts, leaving the one in the center.
6. Remove the larg bolt connecting the strut to the axle (will need a breaker bar or equivalent).
7. Compress the spring.
8. Remove the top hat (thats the middle bolt).
9. If you are replacing springs, compress the new spring and then put it back on the strut.
10. Do steps 1-9 in reverse.
For front:
1. Jack up front end of car and put it on jackstands (or use a lift).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Slightly loosen the center bolt on top of each strut.
4. Undo the 3 bolts around top of each strut.
5. Undo the two big bolts at the bottom of the strut (will need a breaker bar or equivalent).
6. Remove all the brake line clips from the bottom of the strut (there is a total of 3).
7. Remove the strut assembly from the car.
8. Compress the spring.
9. Remove the top hat (thats the middle bolt).
10. If you are replacing springs, compress the new spring and then put it back on the strut.
11. Do steps 1-10 in reverse.
Courtesy of Punkdork.
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You gotta do this with someone who has done springs before. The first time I did it with my friend it took us about 8 hours (no air tools and no lift). I did struts this weekend with Tim's help and it still took 4-5 hours.
The short of it is:
For rear:
1. Jack up rear end of car and put it on jackstands (or use a lift). Note: Don't jack it up by the axle or you'll have "fun" getting it back together.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the trunk liner.
4. There are 3 bolts on top of each strut. They can be found where the trunk meets the back seat.
5. Figure out some way to remove them (I used 2 socket extensions together. They are 14mm. Remove the outter 2 bolts, leaving the one in the center.
6. Remove the larg bolt connecting the strut to the axle (will need a breaker bar or equivalent).
7. Compress the spring.
8. Remove the top hat (thats the middle bolt).
9. If you are replacing springs, compress the new spring and then put it back on the strut.
10. Do steps 1-9 in reverse.
For front:
1. Jack up front end of car and put it on jackstands (or use a lift).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Slightly loosen the center bolt on top of each strut.
4. Undo the 3 bolts around top of each strut.
5. Undo the two big bolts at the bottom of the strut (will need a breaker bar or equivalent).
6. Remove all the brake line clips from the bottom of the strut (there is a total of 3).
7. Remove the strut assembly from the car.
8. Compress the spring.
9. Remove the top hat (thats the middle bolt).
10. If you are replacing springs, compress the new spring and then put it back on the strut.
11. Do steps 1-10 in reverse.
Courtesy of Punkdork.
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