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[MrBD1348]

Hopefully these pics help someone avoid a headache in the future

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[MrBD1348]

Those pics also made me prioritize getting brembos and powder coating them black

 

[mitsuchris]

Anyone near oakbrook area that’s done rear spring install? I’m losing patience trying to get these OE springs out.

I have performed a few spring installs, the rear is easier than the front! I loosen subframe then remove the two bolts on the side I am replacing spring to allow access to remove spring. loosely bolt that side back in then move to other side and perform same routine. car on lift/jack stands and use jack to lower and raise subframe. be mindful of brake hoses.

 

[mitsuchris]

Hopefully these pics help someone avoid a headache in the future

oh no this is the your doing too much work route. I only remove front bracket and sub frame bolts, as well as top shock bolts that go into body. I believe I take off some brake hose bolts also so they stretch properly
edit: I believe I lower the exhaust in back also.

 

[MrBD1348]

oh no this is the your doing too much work route. I only remove front bracket and sub frame bolts, as well as top shock bolts that go into body. I believe I take off some brake hose bolts also so they stretch properly
edit: I believe I lower the exhaust in back also.

100% too much work. I tried everything that I found on videos and what I read here. This is all that worked for me. Oh well it’s done now just gotta torque some more bolts now it’s on the ground

 

[Ballistica]

100% too much work. I tried everything that I found on videos and what I read here. This is all that worked for me. Oh well it’s done now just gotta torque some more bolts now it’s on the ground

Looking good!

 

[MrBD1348]

Looking good!

thanks! I am very happy with this car. Progressively adding changes just makes it get better and better haha. I can’t wait to do some HPDE. Just need brembos first

 

[mitsuchris]

100% too much work. I tried everything that I found on videos and what I read here. This is all that worked for me. Oh well it’s done now just gotta torque some more bolts now it’s on the ground

lol, yeah that was a longer way. I can usually get the rear done at home in less than an hour. the fronts are more of a pain with the crap spring compressor I have at home. at least you got it going. I don't check this page a lot so unfortunately I didn't see your post earlier to give some pointers.

 

[MrBD1348]

All good! I still have this barton shifter to install next weekend. That’ll be a fun one

 

[MrBD1348]

Anyone got any pp1 or equivalent brakes they want to part ways with?

 

[mitsuchris]

All good! I still have this barton shifter to install next weekend. That’ll be a fun one

I have the mgw. those are also fun to install. tight quarters to install

 

[MrBD1348]

I have the mgw. those are also fun to install. tight quarters to install

assuming you removed the driveshaft and exhaust for that one?

 

[mitsuchris]

assuming you removed the driveshaft and exhaust for that one?

I did not remove any of that. just squeezed myself in there. think I lowered the trans cross member is all. I usually take off as little as possible. guys at work don't like my ways.. lol. I am a Nissan technician. I installed the shifter in late 2016 or early 2017 so it has been a while

 

[MrBD1348]

I did not remove any of that. just squeezed myself in there. think I lowered the trans cross member is all. I usually take off as little as possible. guys at work don't like my ways.. lol. I am a Nissan technician. I installed the shifter in late 2016 or early 2017 so it has been a while

I’m going to try your way but have a feeling I’ll be taking that stuff all off

 

[MAGS1]

Hey Chicago gang! If anyone is looking for a fantastic exhaust shop, go see Otto at Exhaust Works. They have 2 shops, Montgomery and Naperville. Otto is the owner and is primarily at the Montgomery location. They installed my H pipe this morning, top notch work (and they gave me a “free” t shirt).

They also do a ton of custom work for muscle cars, hot rods, etc. ZL1 was just leaving when I pulled in and there was a guy getting a custom exhaust done on his Olds Cutlass. Has a built LSX 454 with a Holley high ram intake and a few other goodies. Sounded really good. Anyway, thought I’d give them a plug since I was really pleased with their work.

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