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08-15-2012, 01:30 PM | #57 | |
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The problem described here is when an impact gun is used, which can spin the damper shaft at high speeds. The tool itself it on loan, so I can't describe it in detail yet but from other homemade versions I've seen it's just two pieces of steel with a hole cut for the shaft, and then a softer material that won't scratch the shaft around the opening which is then tightened around the shaft. Look up Race Tech Shaft holder (yeah yeah...) on google. Anyways, I'll post pics of the tool monday night during the install we do on my car, and I'll follow that up a little later (when I have time to write it up, could be a day to a week later since I'll be on vacation during that time) with street impressions, track datalogging (stock and with springs), etc. Jackson can correct any of the info above.
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08-15-2012, 01:44 PM | #58 |
You can also use a strap wrench to keep the shaft stationary.
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08-15-2012, 01:46 PM | #59 |
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if you did not secure the shaft when taking the top nut off, you probably destroyed the shocks.
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08-15-2012, 01:55 PM | #61 |
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I had Sportline (prototype) on my car and I didn't have issue with my car, but of course the Eibach technician put them on. I also know since the car is lowered I have to be more careful with harsh bumps, and irregularities with road conditions. I only had the Sportline (prototype) on my car for 2k miles before i switch setup. I seen Eibach facility and they not playing around, they have actual Mechanical Engineers and Technician, Testing machine, shock dyno, machines to compress the springs, and a bunch of other tools to design and setup products before they go out on the market. Even though I am their test car, I had other company offered their products to me, and I preferred sticking with Eibach knowing they have actual engineers designing and making their products in USA.
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I just want to say thanks to the vendors for participating and being informative and helpful instead of defensive.
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So if one doesn't have a strap wrench on hand and just has regular hand tools lying around, how does one go about installing springs/top hats without screwing anything up?
I noticed Dave ROR mentioning something about a socket or Allen bolt. Can you give me a tip as to where you grip the shaft or whatnot? Also seems pretty plain that an impact gun is a no-no, but won't trying to tighten/untighten the top nuts also rotate the shaft? I'm just curious whether this is a pretty straightforward thing I can get my local tire shop/general auto mechanic to do or whether I need to wait for my alignment & chassis guru to show up (dude's put of town for another month). Edit: here's some pics of the stock shocks & Pro Kit springs from DarrenDriven's review thread in the main suspension topic: Front Spring comparison with stock on top and Eibach Pro-Kit on bottom Rear spring comparison with Eibach Pro-Kit on top and stock on bottom So where do you grip/secure the shafts while installing the top nuts? Sorry if I'm a lil slow and missing something potentially obvious.
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My Pro-kit is on the way, doubt I will have any issues like these. I've installed springs on several Scoobies withou any problems...
This is the funniest thing I think I've ever read on this forum Reliablility problems from a Subaru, hahahahahaha.
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You can get a pass through socket set from harbor freight for pretty cheap or just get the driver and specific socket. |
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Big sigh of relief, now I know what to keep an eye out for.
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Here's a good tool set for this job: Craftsman Max Axess
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