UPSGuy Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Pray? LOL that could help, but in the mean time you could try heat and some hammer blows on the bolt itself. I've made either/both work a few times in the past. If that doesn't work, go back to the praying! Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncretter Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I got it off with liqued wrench and a bigger impact gun. When I had to take it off again because I didn't tighten down the spring seats enough it was much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCType-S Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I better start praying so I can get ready to do the install sometime next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper8406 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 good writeup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addison Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 do any of these bolts have a specific torque setting that they need to be tightened to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 They all do, hit me up if you're going to do it, I can get you the sheets with all the bolts/specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addison Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 got it thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie2.5i Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Im attempting to install s-techs this weekend. I got the fronts on no problem, but the rear lower nut I just cant get off I tried breaker bar with a jack and also rented a impact gun still no luck on either side. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaks2 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Breaker bar with a jack worked for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addison Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 i had a 24" breaker bar and mine broke easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndmx52 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Just put my H-techs on today. Anyone have an issue with rubbing prior to their alignment? I seem to have a bit of a rubbing issue on the front passenger side if I crank my wheel all the way to the left. Stock wheels with RE92's..... and again no alignment just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 I could see how you could have rubbing if you didn't get your camber close to where it was supposed to be.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk1 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I attempted a spring swap over the weekend... Thanks for the excellent write-up! I'm a wrench n00b, and wouldn't have attempted it without this thread. The rears were no problem for me, but when I got the the fronts, I couldn't compress the springs enough to get them off. I'm using a borrowed (from the auto parts store) MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor, and I can only get it to grab on the middle 2 coils of the spring, and it runs out of "squeeze" before the pressure's off the top hat. Should I just get another set like this and grab a 3rd coil once the first pair of spring compressors have made that possible, or is there a type of compressor that would work better, or am I doing something wrong? Here's what I was using: http://www.etoolcart.com/ProductImages/strut%20compressors/ATD-3054.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 The front's are tough.... To get them off... cock the spring compressors and try to grab as many coils as possible. Then position the strut in a vice, etc. so that the top hat is pointing up. Slowly unscrew the nut from the strut shaft and stop when the threads are no longer visable. Re-check the tension on the top hat. At this point, you should be able to pull down on the top hat and see it move away from the nut. If this is the case... then continue removing the nut all the way. The spring may "pop" a bit... but the compressors won't let it fly off, etc. When you put the new H-techs in... you won't even need a compressor. Just have a buddy pull down on the top hat while you start the nut on the shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndmx52 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I used the same spring compressors from Autozone. Grabbing two coils on each side and compressing them as much as I could seemed to work well. Just be slow with that nut. There will be a little bit of pressure left, but not enough to be concerned with. On a side note, after settling a little bit last night, my rubbing issue seems to be gone. Still need to wait a few days before I get it in for an alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndmx52 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Ok, I guess I'm not rubbing, but at low speeds when I crack my steering wheel all the way to the left I get a squeaking sound. Anyone know what might cause that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Just a guess.... bad outer CV joint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominyc123 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I just ordered the H-techs. I am puting them on the stock struts which have 80k on them . Is it true the lowering the springs will cause them to worn out faster? What is the normal life span on the OEM struts? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 I don't subscribe to the thought that lowering springs (1" drop or less) wear out struts significantly faster than stock springs. Not sure what the lifespan is... as it depends on the usage (rough roads, off road, potholes, etc)..... but I've got 88K miles on my stock struts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I know the S-techs will kill shocks, happened to a friend of mine. I personally would have gotten new shocks with that mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 I stated 1" drop or less... ie - H-techs.... I'd never run S-techs on stock struts.... Heck... I wouldn't run them at all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I heard you. I have h-techs, no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gk1 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks again, guys. I borrowed another set of strut spring compressors from the auto parts store, and with a third compressor grabbing, I was able to get the fronts done easily. iON springs are installed, things look even, no odd noises, etc. I couldn't have done it without the walkthrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Glad to have assisted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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