Suspension,,,To DIY or not DIY,,,
02-16-2006, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Pickled Piper
I'm seriously thinking about doing this myself after all the advice on this forum.
I'm actually starting to think this could be ..... dare I say ..... fun.
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02-16-2006, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Father of 3
Ouch, those are really expensive! Do you really need three of them? That's like $165 for sockets only?
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02-16-2006, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by InTheAir
I need a buddy with Hazets!!
PM me if interested.
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02-17-2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bull
If you have a lift available, definitely a DIY job.
If you decide to not DIY it, Akers is the place...I used them in the late '60s and '70s, possibly a different generation of Akers, but excellent way back then!
If you decide to not DIY it, Akers is the place...I used them in the late '60s and '70s, possibly a different generation of Akers, but excellent way back then!
Talking about Seattle area shops, anyone have any recommendations for alignment/corner balance after putting the suspension in?
02-17-2006, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by viperbob
2) Hazet or open socket in 22, 21, and 19mm (you might substitute a spark plug socket)
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02-17-2006, 05:40 PM
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You do not really need the 21mm Hazet. The fronts you can take off with a 21mm and use a vise grip to hold the shaft. Same for the rear. You do NOT want to touch the new shafts, so you will need some way to hold the shaft from turning while tightening the nuts. This means a Hazet, custom made window socket or some other tool....
02-17-2006, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogwan
Yes, I almost forgot about that. What are all the various torque settings? Much appreciated. 
http://p-car.com/torque/
02-17-2006, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by InTheAir
...or a dremel with a cutting blade.
02-17-2006, 07:45 PM
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Hang the caliper Dave? You don't need to remove the caliper to do a strut change.
Joe - if you cut the new shock at the side of the bracket, you can just pop the original u-clamp back in place just like on the original.
Joe - if you cut the new shock at the side of the bracket, you can just pop the original u-clamp back in place just like on the original.
02-17-2006, 07:56 PM
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there's a u-clamp? on the p-car site, its difficult to tell from the photo...just looks like a solid metal bracket that you cut a section from to pull the brake line away.
I'm starting to think I might give this project a go and have Custom alignment do the kinematic-toe adjustment, corner balance, etc.
I'm starting to think I might give this project a go and have Custom alignment do the kinematic-toe adjustment, corner balance, etc.
02-17-2006, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by InTheAir
After talking with Bob today for about 45 minutes, I think I'm more likely to do it myself and pay to have it done.
I'm actually starting to think this could be ..... dare I say ..... fun.
I'm actually starting to think this could be ..... dare I say ..... fun.
If you are located in the Detroit area and need a hand let me know. Although I have never done this particular job I have tons of experience with DIY's and have access to lots of tools.
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02-17-2006, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nine45s
Jeff,
If you are located in the Detroit area and need a hand let me know. Although I have never done this particular job I have tons of experience with DIY's and have access to lots of tools.
nine45s
If you are located in the Detroit area and need a hand let me know. Although I have never done this particular job I have tons of experience with DIY's and have access to lots of tools.
nine45s
I am in the Detroit area.
If nothing else, when it warms up we need to get a group together for a drive. There are a lot of Rennlisters in the area.