Installed new Tokico Blues this weekend.

I'm not posting my impressions because there is plenty of info on these struts.

I created this thread because -
I havent started a new thread in awhile
I wanted to post pics

I had the help of Lance (S00NR1), my son, and my wife.

Enjoy

 

 

then my son wanted to do more...so he rotated the tires on my wife's car...all by himself

 

Finally got married, huh Jason? Congrats. Your son and wife came in handy in getting those rear shock bolts.

 

Why wasn't I invited?

How long did the install take? I've got 137,800 miles on what appear to be the stock struts so it is well past time for new ones.

 

only took us a few hours

 

Should've used an impact gun on the spring compressor

 

can i come next time

 

Thats pretty cool man having your wife/child helping you like that.

 

That is really cool man... get the whole family in on it

 

my son said, "thats cheating....we need to use our own muscles"

he removed and replaced all the wheels...with a breaker bar and ratchet

 

of course
the wife has always enjoyed helping...she helped with plugs and coil packs before. this is the first time my son showed interest...it made me happy...he is becoming a man

 

i need help with a inner tie rod.... do you know how, because i sure do not know how

 

should've went agility coilovers

What were you riding on before?

 

didnt you have blues on before the new blues? lol..sweet that the whole family helped

 

i had blues before...but they were all blown and loud and bouncy.

off topic, same time frame for that muffler? my stock one has almost had it...i have a 1/2 split on the flange where it meets the b-pipe.

 

Nice that you got some good helpers

 

I'm trying to get the whole new system on by November. I'm gonna do it with out the exhaust cutout first then I'll add it later. I'll keep you posted

 

ill be in Alabama from 4 Nov - 16 Dec...you can come help me put it on

 

What are you doing there?

You know you could always come and pick it up too, maybe meet half way.

 

I'm guessing he will be going to the NCO Academy in Alabama.......?

 

nice job. lol teach your son around the car, my dad never did and that's probably why people find me to be a complete moron on the forums.

 

I used to be like that when I was young. Now I have an impact.

 

yes sir

its my job as a dad to teach him about cars and sports...i was really surprised at how much interest he had.

i have an impact...we just didnt use it

 

this might be my only chance but HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! oklahoma lost to texas, just as i suspect....... other than that atleast that was successful

 

WOOO PARTY!

 

Looked like a lot of fun! LOL at ur wife and son in the trunk.

 

party at sooner's cause you can fit 6 cars in his driveway and 3 in the garage and maybe 4 more on the grass.

 

man thats awesome, I wish my parents had as much as an interest in cars when I was younger.

 

yeah...there is plenty of room...but nobody will park on my lawn (even if it is OK)

 

My Dad showed me how to clean cars, probably one of the reasons I have my own detailing business now even though detailing was more of a hobby for my Dad. A few Christmas's ago, he wanted a lot of the stuff I use to maintain his and my Mom's car. The mechanical stuff I picked up mostly on my own. Having a Chevelle as a first car helped too. Much easier to work on than cars now. Last time I put an engine in it, from the time we put it into position on the hoist over the engine bay to the time I started it was two hours-me doing most of the work. My Dad worked the hoist and my little brother held the headers apart while I guided the engine in. After that, I took over turning wrenches. Not sure I'd even try with the Maxima, so many electrical connections, vacuum lines, tight engine bay, etc.

My kids on the other hand have shown zero interest. It was like pulling teeth to get my son to help out while I put a radiator in his Accord. Glad to see you at least show an interest in learning. It will pay off for you. Even if you don't do much of your own work, knowing about cars and how they work will make it much harder for a mechanic to pull a fast one on you.

 

when i was 12 i helped my dad rebuild his Scout....then didnt do anything else until i got my first max. i was surprised at how quickly i learned and i know its because of what my dad taught me. the most valuable lesson he ever taught me - always put the tools away when you are done. that has stuck to this day...tools always go up and ive never lost anything. now im teaching my son that.

 

Yeah I'm definitely jealous, that is a very nice house

 

Nice garage.

 

I was never interested in helping pops work on his cars.Id install speakers and headunits but thats it.I still dont like to mess to much with the mechanical side but Id rather do it myself if possible.

 

HAHA! i know that's right... i like how you let your son help out.. my son/daughter is sooo gonna learn to work on cars.. my girl helped my flush my tranny before

 

proof the wife helps...this was when we were still dating

 

I was here.

Noobs take note: if you're a noob you may NOT post a thread like this

 

 

Geez you two get a room.







Tile floor in the house FTW