want to know how to instal coilover on s13

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xagna
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Hi,

This is going to be my very first coilover install. I have almost no idea but want to tackle the challenge. Is there a web tutorial or book about it?

Some one that I know told me to loosen up all the bushings or something so that they get tightened all at same time. I don't understand what this means.


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Have you tried the "search" function yet?

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Red coupe
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it would also depend on the type of coilover, as some require small modifications to things such as bolt holes to make them fit. check the manufactures web site, or the web site that sold them to you, or search coilover install here are instructions for KTS coilovers from SPLas for putting them on the car...2/3 bolts holding it to the car and then 1/2 bolts holding it to the steerign nuckle (front/rear respectively) torque specs in FSM or available from manufacturer/distributer....

xagna
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Repoman,

I did use the search function. I am still searching too.

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there is an awesome install guide someone just posted in 240 tech. It is for an S14, but the only real differences should be the location and access to the rear mounts, which you can just use your imagination to fill it.

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xagna wrote:Repoman,

I did use the search function. I am still searching too.
ok so I searched "coilover install"suspension section turned up no recent, archived turned up 2, one useless one with a ton of links aka this onethen I tryed in 240 tech, since its a tech question about 240'sstep by step with picsGoogle helps too...

edit: I just noticed I posted the same link as he has above, at least its a good link though..

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Thanks for the helps. Tell me your past experiences with coilover installs. Any problems you ran into.


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