Bernard IV

You unbolt the axle at the diff. To my memory I didn't have to take a whole lot apart to get it to pull out. There's youtube videos, Feal has a 996 install video also, it is very similar to the Turbo.

kamlung

thanks, i ended up just taking the axle nut off and disconnecting the carrier to swing it down... passenger side is back together but i've learned what i can get away with...

alxdgr8

Be careful with the ABS wiring when working around it. I wiggled mine a bit too much when I swapped an axle last year and started having ABS faults after. Ended up having to splice in a chassis harness repair kit to fix it.

Got my coilovers a week ago, can't wait to install them!

Bernard IV

Feals? What options did you get?

alxdgr8

​​​​​​Yep
441, standard springs, radial bearing upgrade, covers and extended adjusters.
Daily driver street car

Bernard IV

Sounds good. Post up your review when you get some time on them. I'm surprised no one is ordering a bit stiffer Swift springs.

kamlung

just for future reference for anyone doing the install, i found a few DIYs and different methods with the front install. as some have already referenced in this thread, you can disconnect the axle from the differential to allow slack to articulate the wheel carrier... i decided to undo the axle nut so that when you angle the strut out, the axle pops out of the carrier/wheel knuckle... i disconnected the front tie rod, and swung the control arm out of the way but left the lower ball joint connected so that everything could pivot on the wishbone. just make sure you have a jack or bucket underneath to support everything that drops down...



as the strut assembly swings down, with the axle nut disconnected, the carrier will disconnect from the axle, then you can pull the strut and spring out of the carrier... as others have noted, take notice of abs sensors, brake lines, and the axle splines... i used a plastic deadblow hammer to tap and then check you aren't binding anything...


the one thing i noticed was that the bottom of the BC racing coilover has a weld on it that hangs when you try to slide the assembly into the carrier... i pryed the carrier a little for some clearance, cleaned up the inside and then used previously mentioned dead blow to tap the carrier into the coilover... i left everything loose and jacked up from the lower ball joint to align the top bolts through the fender...


if you find the top hanging up on the holes that go through the fender, you can twist the carrier to get some angle on the coilover and then gently tap with deadblow hammer... i'm waiting on new axle nuts, i just put the old one one to pull everything back together...


anyone want a used set of special rust edition H&R lowering springs? never seen rain or snow, i know what i got no lowballs... PP or Venmo accepted, PM me for details, these won't last!!!


these springs looked past it... i'm guessing they were probably 20+ yrs old...

2fcknfst

Awesome.

Do I understand correctly that the black shroud around the spring is an airbag?

Does your turbo now have FAL????

You will like FAL, if so equipped...

kamlung

yes that's an aircup to raise the front suspension over speedbumps and driveway curbs... whenever i pull into my garage, i have to drive on ramps to clear the scissor lift... even with the ramps, i hear the underbelly pans rubbing on top of the lift... i've already cracked the lower wind deflector on the front driver fender liner... with these i can raise the front 2" whenever needed... i will get all the mechanicals on, then wire up the compressor and air lines in the winter when the car is down... i just want the car drivable so i can enjoy it with the nice weather...

they are from the Netherlands and work mostly with BC racing. it's the main reason why i went with BC setup... i like that it's a cup instead of a bag because it isn't always inflated, so if the system fails the car is still drivable... I did the front only for now and will see if i eventually need them for the back...
https://www.stanceparts.com/

2fcknfst

I have FAL (Front Axle Lift) on the 991 and it works wonders for steep approaches, however, they can still get you if your approach is wrong.

MoeMonney

I ordered the 441+ with swift spring, bearing tops and shock covers.

I hope installation is not too difficult. My friend and I will be installing them then corner balancing.

Bernard IV

Did you get firmer springs?

MoeMonney

just the upgraded Swift springs that come in the 441+ package. I think they are stiffer but not by much.

Bernard IV

I encourage you guys to order up some stiffer Swift springs. My handling is insane.

Arch1t3ct

What rates did you go with?