ip 0 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Okay, so that special day has arrived, I'm going to lower the VR6.So, I just bougth a set of slightly used FK Highsports (no leaks no corrosion) which I'm hoping to get fitted some point soon. How easy a job can I expect this to be? I've bought replacement bolts for the lower attachement points (front and rear) but am not sure what to do at the top mounts.Can anyone offer a guide or know of any web instructions for general coilover fitting?Also, what's the deal with insurance?Cheers,ip Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Theirs a guide in the premium section, but you have to be a paid member to see it. Link to post Share on other sites
ip 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hi guys, not much response. If not a web guide then any tips from peeps who've lowered their own cars? I'm just hoping to avoid the obvious pitfalls before I immobiolise the car by stripping the old parts out.Cheers,ip Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Basicly chang top mounts and bearings all round.....and tops go back together exactly how they are on old shocks Link to post Share on other sites
ip 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Cool, so not as complex as I feared. I'm pretty experienced with motors just not done any work on suspension before.Thanks,ip Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 I changed mine in about 6hrs on my own and id never even thought of doing it before Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Its realy easy if nothink seized.What I would say it go to a tyre fitter before you start and ask them if they can zap the two bolts off on the front top mounts with an airgun (under the bonnit) and then lighty tighten them up fot the way home... These can be a real bastard to get freeAlso when doing the backs get both wheels off the floor and put axal stands on the body (not the rear axal) so the axal can hang down. This gives alot more room to remove the shocker, a braker bar down the axal where the bottem bolt goes in and a mate to leave it down abit does help if room is still tight ( you will see what i mean when your down there)Also on the rear drop the shocker down, remove the top mount (just pull it off the top) Then push the shocker back up again will give more roomAlso do the fronts first.. then the backs as its safe to drive with just the fronts fitted if you run out of timeGet your camber as close as possible to save trye wear. Spirit level on the subframe to make sure its level and then use the spirit level on the hub to get it as upright as possible (then off to tracking and camber place asap as your tracking will be out)Hope this helps Link to post Share on other sites
NicDale 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Don't dismantle the old units without a spring compressor is the only useful thing left to day. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 you wont need to dismantle old suspension at all IF you buy new top mounts and bearings...trust me Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 you wont need to dismantle old suspension at all IF you buy new top mounts and bearings...trust me Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I also fitted my own suspension with no previous experience and it is easier than you might think, as said above make sure you the correct tools in place first. The trickiest bit is getting the top mount undone on the front the rest is a doddle. Link to post Share on other sites
ip 0 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks to all for the useful info (especially the detialed description from Phat VR6). Really good use of the forum.Cheers,ip Link to post Share on other sites
NicDale 0 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 you wont need to dismantle old suspension at all IF you buy new top mounts and bearings...trust meYes i know that, but does the original poster know that? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thats why I said it mate so he doesnt try and dismantle old suspension Link to post Share on other sites
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