Urgent Springs Install Help! PDX - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

LeonardoDaVinny · 09-03-2018, 03:36 AM

Hi everyone. So I just tried to install some lowering springs and am very frustrated. I have been struggling for 8 hours trying to get the first strut back and it does not seem like anything is lining up. I have gone through the forums/youtube and followed the steps, but it is not working out. This is my first time doing anything like this on a vehicle, so it would be much appreciated if anyone is able to come assist me today, September 3rd. Any time is great.
The car is still disassembled as of now. I need it back together by Tuesday! I live in the NE Portland area. If anyone’s down to help out please send me a message @Leonardoda_vinny on IG. I am willing to compensate for your time, thanks!!!

swarb · 09-03-2018, 04:53 AM

Try the other strut, they are corner specific in the front. Otherwise pics could help.

Yoshoobaroo · 09-03-2018, 09:38 AM

Post some pictures of where it's not lining up, that way those of us who are 2000 miles away can try to help too

Leonardo · 09-03-2018, 10:52 AM

I got a message that I was mentioned in this thread. I see that's not really the case...

Leo, Did you use the DIY? It really helped me when I lowered my car. It has lots of useful pics.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10842

LeonardoDaVinny · 09-03-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

I got a message that I was mentioned in this thread. I see that's not really the case...

Leo, Did you use the DIY? It really helped me when I lowered my car. It has lots of useful pics.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10842

I used DarrenDriven’s DIY as well as youtube vids.

LeonardoDaVinny · 09-03-2018, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by swarb

Try the other strut, they are corner specific in the front. Otherwise pics could help.

I am still stuck on the driver’s side. I will post pictures soon. So far, only the passenger and driver’s side have been lifted up, but only the the driver’s side strut was taken out and replaced with the new springs.

LeonardoDaVinny · 09-03-2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

Post some pictures of where it's not lining up, that way those of us who are 2000 miles away can try to help too

Basically, when I install the strut back to the top, I can push the hub back into it, but the endlink (?) is short by a few inches. Photos will be coming asap. Thanks !

Yoshoobaroo · 09-03-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LeonardoDaVinny

Basically, when I install the strut back to the top, I can push the hub back into it, but the endlink (?) is short by a few inches. Photos will be coming asap. Thanks !

That's cause the other side is pulling on the sway bar. Get the other side in, then they'll be even and you can hook the endlinks back up.

LeonardoDaVinny · 09-03-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

That's cause the other side is pulling on the sway bar. Get the other side in, then they'll be even and you can hook the endlinks back up.

The passenger side is still hanging with the decompressed springs, but not completely removed yet. It is just unscrewed on the tophat, so once I remove all the bolts, it will come out. You’re saying to remove the passenger side as well and then re-install it?

LeonardoDaVinny · 09-03-2018, 02:32 PM

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Post some pictures of where it's not lining up, that way those of us who are 2000 miles away can try to help too

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n0thing · 09-03-2018, 02:39 PM

Push the knuckle down and insert bolts?

LeonardoDaVinny · 09-03-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by n0thing

Push the knuckle down and insert bolts?

Thats as far as it goes

Yoshoobaroo · 09-03-2018, 02:53 PM

Undo the sway bar link, bolt the knuckle up, do the other side, reattach the sway bar.

SuperTom · 09-03-2018, 02:53 PM

Lesson learned to always allow extra time and do more research before doing mods. Your in a rush and probably overlooking something easy. Pic you posted doesn't work for me. Good luck!

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