well, i'm finally lowering the car sometime next week. going to DIY with a friend of mine as best we can. renting a spring compressor. and all the other tools that i'll need i should already have. is there anything i should look out for when we go at it?
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First... have some PB blaster on hand for tough crusty bolts and nuts... apply multiple times and let it soak for a little while... it works...just give it time...Originally posted by tanNn2koo
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Just be careful of those compressed stock springs... they are evil...RIP Lifsatrip7
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Rear shock lower bolt goes through a bushing. The bolt is frequently frozen to the bushing, and the only way out is cutting the bolt heads off, and changing out the bushing. Having the bushings and bolts on hand is good fore-planning.
The pinch bolts on the fronts can give you grief as well.2003 Maxima SE Titanium Edition
Polished Titanium ext, heated black leather int, heated leather steering wheel, HIDs, 255bhp, 6 speed, 15% tint.
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make sure u have some wd-40 on hand
the lower strut bolts are a bitc* to get out sometimes because the bolts are seized in the bushing.
replace the bolts and bushings
make sure everything is tight before u drive off
if u have trouble getting the front strut out of the fork just tap on it a few times with a hammer or something. it can get stuck in there.
take your time
give the new springs/struts about 500 miles to settle out to the final ride height. you'd be surprised but sometimes up to 1.5inches can be realized.
good luck and if u need any help u know where u can turn to
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thanks for all the tips
where could i pick up new bushings if i need to replace them?Comment
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Dealer.Originally posted by tanNn2koothanks for all the tips
where could i pick up new bushings if i need to replace them?2003 Maxima SE Titanium Edition
Polished Titanium ext, heated black leather int, heated leather steering wheel, HIDs, 255bhp, 6 speed, 15% tint.
1993 Suzuki GSX1100F 136bhpComment
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cool thanks, how much do they usually run each?Originally posted by SteveBComment
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Is your dealer open today.....?Originally posted by tanNn2koo2003 Maxima SE Titanium Edition
Polished Titanium ext, heated black leather int, heated leather steering wheel, HIDs, 255bhp, 6 speed, 15% tint.
1993 Suzuki GSX1100F 136bhpComment
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yes, i can call in and ask them. is there a part number for each bushing?Originally posted by SteveBComment
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also, can i get PB blaster at my local auto parts store?Comment
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Is your local auto parts store open today?Originally posted by tanNn2koo2003 Maxima SE Titanium Edition
Polished Titanium ext, heated black leather int, heated leather steering wheel, HIDs, 255bhp, 6 speed, 15% tint.
1993 Suzuki GSX1100F 136bhpComment
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the bushings are cheap its the bolts that are alil expensive...bout $10/wheel so 40bucks to get all 4 bushings and bolts just went online through rockauto.comComment
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would it be ok to lower the rear first, and then the front the next day? or vice versa? if i don't find the time to do both at once...Comment
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thats what me and williamsvt did^^ we just didnt drive it in between. start spraying all ur bolts now with pb blaster
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[QUOTE=tanNn2koo]would it be ok to lower the rear first, and then the front the next day? or vice versa? if i don't find the time to do both at once...[/QUOTE
Thats what I did.]
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