Coilover Install (Tein Basic)

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02-18-2009, 11:22 AM

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^^thanks, so let me get this straight, am i putting the anti-seize in the hole where the 22mm strut bolt goes into? Or do I place it on the coilover where the rings that control the height are? The reason im confused is because if its on the coils, then i could do this earlier..right?

Do not put the anti-size on the threaded coilover area, the anti-seize is typically for bolts and fasteners were there is heat build up The anti-seize prevents the materials from corroding, and seizing together making it hard to disassemble.

02-19-2009, 03:18 AM

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I actually put some anti-seize my ksports. Is that bad??

02-19-2009, 06:13 AM

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its probably bad since he said not to do that but im guessing it wont kill your coils..

02-19-2009, 06:16 AM

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I dont think it is bad, but I wiped off what I could.

02-19-2009, 08:47 AM

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ok so just to clear up some more confusion i have, I understand that the front ssp coils dont need to transfer anything from the stock shocks correct? Is this the same for the rears? I dont need to transfer any bearings, dust shield, and etc.?

02-19-2009, 02:03 PM

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^ nope, nothing. Its a direct replacement :D

02-19-2009, 03:44 PM

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nice

when I install it, I will take some pictures of the front mounts...because I have no idea how to adjust the camber

02-19-2009, 03:58 PM

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<3 this write up.

^^

02-20-2009, 11:49 PM

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woot woot, got my coils in today!

02-24-2009, 05:07 AM

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nice DIY!!!! i didnt realize coilovers werent that complicated to install, you definitely made this install look possible for an amateur to do haha, kinda makes me wish I woulda tried to install them myself

03-11-2009, 08:29 AM

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j3st3r..im guessing you dont know how much these coils settle over a three week period since you got them used right? Does anyone know how much they will drop after fully being settled? I think ima go with 13 all around for now.