Installing new struts/shocks/springs...looking for DIY instructions

[1.5]

I did coilovers so all those parts where included I only needed to keep like nuts and bolts that hold the assembly to the vehicle but all suspension components were otherwise included.

I cut the bump stops when I did stock struts/shocks with lowering springs but the reds I believe already are made ready for shorter springs.

The impact wrench/air tools will be useful in removing the top nut and those holding the shock body to the hub. No hand tools could apply enough force to break either top nut loose and neither of the two bolts on the passenger hub. But I did my suspension at like 65k miles. I had an offset box wrench but like I said I could not apply the force to break the top nuts loose so the cowl had to come off to zap it.

I could do the rears blind, deaf, crippled, and asleep in like 30-45 minutes. They are too easy. Just unassemble everything lay it down and backtrack the order so everything fits back like it should.

[Yarflana]

Thanks Phil.

I am thinking I will need the spring compressor after all if I need to use the upper strut components from the stock strut on the new Tokico reds.

I haven't done this before and just don't want to get in there and find out midway I am not prepared.

Originally Posted by 1.5

I did coilovers so all those parts where included I only needed to keep like nuts and bolts that hold the assembly to the vehicle but all suspension components were otherwise included.

I cut the bump stops when I did stock struts/shocks with lowering springs but the reds I believe already are made ready for shorter springs.

The impact wrench/air tools will be useful in removing the top nut and those holding the shock body to the hub. No hand tools could apply enough force to break either top nut loose and neither of the two bolts on the passenger hub. But I did my suspension at like 65k miles. I had an offset box wrench but like I said I could not apply the force to break the top nuts loose so the cowl had to come off to zap it.

I could do the rears blind, deaf, crippled, and asleep in like 30-45 minutes. They are too easy. Just unassemble everything lay it down and backtrack the order so everything fits back like it should.