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 Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:41 am |
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Hi,
I was wandering how long roughly it will take to fit the front coilovers and the rear shocks. I'm not fussed about adjusting the torsion bar at the moment, just fitting the kit.
Thanks
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Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:09 am |
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Couple of hours maybe even 3. Don't forget to buy new nuts and bolts.
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Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:17 am |
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If you've never done it before i'd say 3/4 hours with swapping top mounts over etc. But with a mate and a bit of mechanical knowledge couple of hours
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Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:56 pm |
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| Edward wrote: |
| Couple of hours maybe even 3. Don't forget to buy new nuts and bolts. |
use your old nuts and bolts unless they're damaged, they'll fit much better, just WD40 and what not.
The job should take two or so hours, like others have said. It's relatively easy if you know where stuff goes. Do one side at a time, then you'll have something to look at if you get confused.
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Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:25 pm |
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If you buy new top mounts it will be so much easier and quicker. 
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Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 2:14 am |
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| DSWR wrote: |
| Edward wrote: |
| Couple of hours maybe even 3. Don't forget to buy new nuts and bolts. |
use your old nuts and bolts unless they're damaged, they'll fit much better, just WD40 and what not.
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So you'd re-use nyloc nuts? Very bad advice.
The old nuts and bolts could be over ten years old and corroded. Much safer to use new nuts and bolts.
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Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:53 pm |
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| Edward wrote: |
| DSWR wrote: |
| Edward wrote: |
| Couple of hours maybe even 3. Don't forget to buy new nuts and bolts. |
use your old nuts and bolts unless they're damaged, they'll fit much better, just WD40 and what not.
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So you'd re-use nyloc nuts? Very bad advice.
The old nuts and bolts could be over ten years old and corroded. Much safer to use new nuts and bolts. |
I'd reuse the nuts that came off, unless damaged. These nuts have been on the car for 10 years, they fit perfectly, as you said, may have corroded over years, well, whatever they're connected to will have done the same = better fitment. I've always ran old bolts and nuts whenever possible. As someone whos in the motorsport scene, we've put new nuts on hubs and had wheels fall off, due to the thread around the bolts having corroded slightly. If you can replace bolt and nut, that's the best scenario, but if not, usually worth keeping it all original
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Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 12:41 am |
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Never (knocks wood) have had a problem when reusing old bolts and nuts. The original suspension bolts are quite strong and if would be a downgrade if replaced with just some regular bolts, and the original ones cost quite much and they always have to order them from France if you go and ask for them at the dealership 
I've been hearing the rant that the bolts and nuts should always be replaced but I have never seen anyone, not even at the dealership renew suspension bolts just because it is a common recommendation. IF the bolt or nut is clearly knackered - then of course but not just for the sake of it.
Engine internals are a different thing when it comes to renewing bolts when servicing parts.
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 2:48 pm |
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thanks for the help
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:44 pm |
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couple of hours depends on knowledge tools and equipment available. if you get stuck you can always come and ask us
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