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[Nawzlew]

that gymkhana stang :x :x :x :x :x


wish i coulda seen them film it

 

[reefer jazz]

ken block doing it again... i had gta v deja vu throughout the video LOL. 

 

[waitwut]

jeez them drift entries tho

 

[ishnaga]

He aint picking up, go

I assumed you could use one damper key, adjust it with a few clicks then take it out and use it to adjust the other ones. Or you need to leave it in there?

I was reading back and trying to see what the issue was. For the wrenches you could use a short flathead to crack them loose but really those things are so cheap to cop. No fun cracking a spinner and finding a new one of those. The dampner can be used for each one. Mine are actually Allen keys. I don't kno what your trying to do tho. Just trying to help. Also the thing about euros and there cooling problems, they make a lot of parts in The motors plastic...not sure why, maybe it's a money thing but plastic parts in motors usually end bad.

 

[picasso swerve]

^

Make them softer, they are too stiff. I care about that more than raising it. Im fine with the height as long as they arent so damn stiff.

And its $30 for the spanners, not exactly super cheap

 

[andretti]

Me want.

 

[Nawzlew]

Anyone checking out the LA Autoshow?

 

[andretti]

Anyone ever change shocks at home?

Mine just got here and I'm installing the rear , but im not sure if I want to do the front or have a shop do it since this would be my first time doing them

And moneys tight so I'd prefer to do it myself

Any Tips , advice is appreciated

 

[nelson999]

Anyone ever change shocks at home?
 

tons of times. What kind of car?

Are you just replacing shocks or are you swapping out the whole stock suspension with coilovers?

 

[andretti]

Anyone ever change shocks at home?

 

tons of times. What kind of car?

Are you just replacing shocks or are you swapping out the whole stock suspension with coilovers?

its a van (astro) ]I'm just replacing shocks for now

 

[250caddy]

its a van (astro) ]I'm just replacing shocks for now

Should be pretty easy bro, couple nuts on the bottom of the lower a arm, and a large one on top of the spring perch for the front. Only problem you may run into is the top nut spinning and not coming loose, just cut the top part of the shock off since you're not reusing em. Rear is even easier.

 

[andretti]

its a van (astro) ]I'm just replacing shocks for now

Should be pretty easy bro, couple nuts on the bottom of the lower a arm, and a large one on top of the spring perch for the front. Only problem you may run into is the top nut spinning and not coming loose, just cut the top part of the shock off since you're not reusing em. Rear is even easier.

Anyone ever change shocks at home?

 

tons of times. What kind of car?

Are you just replacing shocks or are you swapping out the whole stock suspension with coilovers?
[/quoteits a van (astro) ]I'm just replacing shocks for now Don't have anything to cut it with so I'll try my luck with vise grips

Thanks to the both of you.

 

[reefer jazz]

your Astro appears to have a typical suspension setup like most cars (same as mine too).  coilover in the front and a multilink in the rear.  aside from a decent socket set, jack, and jack stands... you'll prob need a spring compressor for the front.  i used the loaner tool program from autozone, and you can return it after for a full refund. 

 

[andretti]

your Astro appears to have a typical suspension setup like most cars (same as mine too).  coilover in the front and a multilink in the rear.  aside from a decent socket set, jack, and jack stands... you'll prob need a spring compressor for the front.  i used the loaner tool program from autozone, and you can return it after for a full refund. 

I was afraid I needed a spring compreser

I'll hit up the auto store tomorrow andsee what's up instead of paying a guy 100 bucks to do it



Thanks fam

 

[250caddy]

your Astro appears to have a typical suspension setup like most cars (same as mine too).  coilover in the front and a multilink in the rear.  aside from a decent socket set, jack, and jack stands... you'll prob need a spring compressor for the front.  i used the loaner tool program from autozone, and you can return it after for a full refund. 

This is incorrect. You don't need a spring compressor. In front is a coil spring between 2 A Arms, not a coil over. The shock goes up and through the middle of the coil spring, and is only bolted on the bottom of the lower a arm, with 2 nuts, and at the top of the spring perch. You'll just need to remove the front wheels, and Jack the van up high enough so you can slide the front shock out the bottom.

 

[andretti]

3 hours of hell so far

Unbolting the top mount was light work ,**** got real on the bottom mounting bolt .

The steel bolt sleeve in the bushing spins with the bolt so I'm gonna take a smoke break and come back with som pliers

 

[reefer jazz]

This is incorrect. You don't need a spring compressor. In front is a coil spring between 2 A Arms, not a coil over. The shock goes up and through the middle of the coil spring, and is only bolted on the bottom of the lower a arm, with 2 nuts, and at the top of the spring perch. You'll just need to remove the front wheels, and Jack the van up high enough so you can slide the front shock out the bottom.

oh that's cool.  that's probably easier too. 

3 hours of hell so far

Unbolting the top mount was light work ,**** got real on the bottom mounting bolt .

The steel bolt sleeve in the bushing spins with the bolt so I'm gonna take a smoke break and come back with som pliers

props for doing it yourself. 

 

[250caddy]

3 hours of hell so far

Unbolting the top mount was light work ,**** got real on the bottom mounting bolt .

The steel bolt sleeve in the bushing spins with the bolt so I'm gonna take a smoke break and come back with som pliers

If you have a dremel or something similar, or can borrow one, just cut it since you're replacing the entire shock.

 

[250caddy]

oh that's cool.  that's probably easier too. 

Definitely much easier, the front suspension doesn't have to come apart at all, which is nice! That's older GM stuff for ya, they just kept using the same old design for most of their full size vehicles for years and years

 

[andretti]

oh that's cool.  that's probably easier too. 

Definitely much easier, the front suspension doesn't have to come apart at all, which is nice! That's older GM stuff for ya, they just kept using the same old design for most of their full size vehicles for years and years

That's right the caprice /Impala used the same from 77 to early 90s

 

[truth-serum]

ATF mixed with acetone is the best penetrant for rusted bolts

On a side note now that it's cold my power steering makes noise when I turn my steering wheel to make a turn in the morning when I first start my car. The noise goes away when the car warms up. I checked my fluid level and it's OK.

Anyone have an idea what my problem is? This just started happening when the weather got cold this week. I think I need to flush my power steering fluid. My theory is that the old fluid is so old and worn that it freezes overnight and the power steering pump has a hard time pumping it after my car's been sitting

 

[andretti]

Finally done

After several frustrating hours
Since I didbt have a breaker bar and trying not to strip the bolts

Van was neglected when my mom had it ,I can pretend to play the accordion with the one on the left

Doing the front tomorrow . Thanks fellas

 

[andretti]

ATF mixed with acetone is the best penetrant for rusted bolts

On a side note now that it's cold my power steering makes noise when I turn my steering wheel to make a turn in the morning when I first start my car. The noise goes away when the car warms up. I checked my fluid level and it's OK.

Anyone have an idea what my problem is? This just started happening when the weather got cold this week. I think I need to flush my power steering fluid. My theory is that the old fluid is so old and worn that it freezes overnight and the power steering pump has a hard time pumping it after my car's been sitting

What type of noise? Knocking?

What kind of car?

 

[250caddy]

Finally done

After several frustrating hours
Since I didbt have a breaker bar and trying not to strip the bolts

Van was neglected when my mom had it ,I can pretend to play the accordion with the one on the left

Doing the front tomorrow . Thanks fellas

Oh ok, you did the rear first, I was wondering why you said the bottom bushings were spinning

Be prepared for the fronts to do the same thing on top, and just spin, like I previously said! Good luck . Make sure to throw as much rust penetrant as you can on the front ones, especially the top bolt mount, it'll make it easier.

 

[truth-serum]

Lexus IS. Not a knocking noise. Don't know how to describe but only happens on cold mornings when I make a left or right turn onto a street. The noise goes away when my car warms up.

My best guess right now is that the fluid is old or there is air in my power steering system. Hopefully flushing it with fresh fluid will solve the problem. I don't think my PS pump or belt is bad because the noise goes away when my car is warmed up. Also I never had this problem in warm weather. Maybe my pump is going bad and the cold weather is putting a heavy load on it since the fluid is thicker on startup in this cold weather

What type of noise? Knocking?

What kind of car?