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Aaron Cox
post May 10 2003, 04:49 PM
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hi guys, back from my week long lurking experience....

any way. i got my 140 lb welt. springs and my bilstein adjustable perch shocks now. next weekend is install day.

*what perch setting should i use?
*do i need a spring compressor?
*what's all this about tie-wrapping the spring into the perch?
*top or bottom perch?

can you guys help me out?
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post May 12 2003, 12:52 AM
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Correct. I knew he was going to "off" the old pare...

And He bought NEW springs... so he knows exactly what he has.

The only shocks with an issue (and need a compressor) are the stock style Boge/KYB's and Mullholand shocks. Any of the shocks with a fixed spring perch will need a spring compressor to remove the old springs. (I still do it by hand and aim them away from me)

The method used for years and years.... put the spare tire down over the top of the shock and push down while turning the wrench for the top nut.

You have to be some kind of WIMP not to be able to push down a stock worn out 70lb spring.... 2 inches with a 30lb spare tire wieght....

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Aaron Cox   rear susp. question   May 10 2003, 04:49 PM
ChrisReale   I didnt need a spring compressor for my 180's,...   May 10 2003, 05:24 PM
Aaron Cox   my bilsteins have 6 notches with a clip that holds...   May 10 2003, 05:55 PM
ChrisReale   I guess give it a shot, and if you need a spring c...   May 10 2003, 06:01 PM
Aaron Cox   thanks a bunch. anyone else have the same springs...   May 10 2003, 06:04 PM
driver66   ive got to change my original shocks and springs o...   May 11 2003, 04:01 AM
Bleyseng   If your car has the stock springs use a spring com...   May 11 2003, 08:31 AM
Aaron Cox   ...   May 11 2003, 12:53 PM
Aaron Cox  
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Aaron Cox   also, should i replace bushingS?   May 11 2003, 01:01 PM
Brad Roberts   Zip tie to the top (you cant see if it went into t...   May 11 2003, 01:47 PM
Aaron Cox   thanks brad. anyone else have a tidbit to add? ;)   May 11 2003, 08:13 PM
driver66   how old is ''old'' for your spring...   May 11 2003, 09:02 PM
Jeffs9146   Dont forget about the camber shims! I had one ...   May 11 2003, 10:11 PM
Elliot Cannon   I bought what I was told was a 160lb "progressive"...   May 11 2003, 10:59 PM
Jeffs9146   Depends on the perch settings! Jeff   May 11 2003, 11:04 PM
Dave Cawdrey   I took stock springs off of Koni Reds w/out a comp...   May 12 2003, 12:37 AM
Brad Roberts   Correct. I knew he was going to "off" the old pare...   May 12 2003, 12:52 AM
KenH   Put a bubble level on the door sill and set the re...   May 12 2003, 09:06 AM
Dave_Darling   A private party can say things like, "As long as y...   May 12 2003, 04:01 PM
TMorr   Another way to avoid needing a spring compressor t...   May 12 2003, 05:16 PM
Aaron Cox   thanks.....they are original boge's w/ origina...   May 12 2003, 05:18 PM
Brad Roberts   Dave, if you where actually on Pelicans payroll/4...   May 12 2003, 05:22 PM
Jeroen   Since you have new shocks and new springs, it woul...   May 12 2003, 05:53 PM
Bleyseng   RENT ONE! Go to your Flaps or a rental shop to...   May 12 2003, 06:44 PM
Aaron Cox   thanks a bunch guys! hope i can get it all d...   May 12 2003, 08:41 PM
Aaron Cox   the deed has been done! only took about an hou...   May 18 2003, 01:20 PM
ChrisReale   <...   May 18 2003, 04:36 PM
Bleyseng   Got a 19mm front bar for you to buy. Cheap Geoff   May 18 2003, 07:41 PM
Aaron Cox   how cheap is cheap? i have acces to a parts car th...   May 18 2003, 09:51 PM
Bleyseng   $50, its a old school one without adjustable ...   May 18 2003, 09:59 PM
Aaron Cox   ...   May 18 2003, 10:01 PM


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