TEujunga
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I realize this is small potatoes to more experienced and advanced members, but I figure I can't be the only newbie with modest technical skills who is attempting a common mod for the first time. If there are already 4,937 threads just like this, then I apologize for the clutter -- I just feel like sharing a little "woot" moment.
Installed a set of Toytec Ultimate coilovers today. Did an initial pre-install lean check, and found the driver's side to be about 1/4" high. Set one of the Toytecs 1/8" higher than the other, and put the high one on the passenger side.
Started the install on passenger side, which was harder by far because the LCA wouldn't drop enough without detaching KDSS sway bar link, and I didn't have the tools to easily bring it back into alignment with the bolt holes upon reassembly. Tried lots of different techniques and got so flustered that I don't even remember exactly what worked, but it got done.
Driver's side was much easier, as the LCA dropped more than far enough without detaching the sway bar. Tricky for me to thread the heavy coilover assembly up through the thicket of tie rods, half shafts, control arms, etc.
Took about 6 hours altogether with some aches and pains -- I'm not as agile as I used to be! Started the engine with trepidation, but no warning lights came on. Drove it around some and then did a measurement -- 23.75" from the center of the wheel cap to the wheel arch top on each side. Nailed it on the first try!
Now it sits really front-high, but that will be remedied tomorrow when the Eibach T13s and Bilstein 5100s arrive.
Thanks to members who previously provided helpful tips, especially eddiebx with his step-by-step instructions (not all of which I followed religiously, alas).
If all goes well with the rear install, I'll post more on this thread tomorrow!
Thanks for reading...
Installed a set of Toytec Ultimate coilovers today. Did an initial pre-install lean check, and found the driver's side to be about 1/4" high. Set one of the Toytecs 1/8" higher than the other, and put the high one on the passenger side.
Started the install on passenger side, which was harder by far because the LCA wouldn't drop enough without detaching KDSS sway bar link, and I didn't have the tools to easily bring it back into alignment with the bolt holes upon reassembly. Tried lots of different techniques and got so flustered that I don't even remember exactly what worked, but it got done.
Driver's side was much easier, as the LCA dropped more than far enough without detaching the sway bar. Tricky for me to thread the heavy coilover assembly up through the thicket of tie rods, half shafts, control arms, etc.
Took about 6 hours altogether with some aches and pains -- I'm not as agile as I used to be! Started the engine with trepidation, but no warning lights came on. Drove it around some and then did a measurement -- 23.75" from the center of the wheel cap to the wheel arch top on each side. Nailed it on the first try!
Now it sits really front-high, but that will be remedied tomorrow when the Eibach T13s and Bilstein 5100s arrive.
Thanks to members who previously provided helpful tips, especially eddiebx with his step-by-step instructions (not all of which I followed religiously, alas).
If all goes well with the rear install, I'll post more on this thread tomorrow!
Thanks for reading...
