Coilover Installation (Help)

[5SpeedL31]

Another good tip is to purchase some new 17mm mounting bolts before you begin the install. Four for the front, 2 for the rear. Get the highest grade possible. You can pick them up at almost any hardware store and they're cheap. Even if you don't use them, you can return them. I just went ahead and used the new ones along with new lock washers and nuts to give me peace of mind. I also used some anti-seize on the threads to help facilitate future removal.

They look very similar to these below,

[spike228]

Originally Posted by 5SpeedL31

Another good tip is to purchase some new 17mm mounting bolts before you begin the install. Four for the front, 2 for the rear. Get the highest grade possible. You can pick them up at almost any hardware store and they're cheap. Even if you don't use them, you can return them. I just went ahead and used the new ones along with new lock washers and nuts to give me peace of mind. I also used some anti-seize on the threads to help facilitate future removal.

They look very similar to these below,

Do you have the exact measurement of the spacing for that 17mm bolt? I know they come in all kinda of lengths and spacings.

[spike228]

Originally Posted by vsupra123

what kind of paint would you recommend?

Just get some generic touch up paint from checkers. I guess getting a green that sort of resembles the tein green would be ideal.

[vsupra123]

Looking for the same answer spike is.

I guess I'll hit checkers this week for some paint....

Any other tips?

I'm hoping to get these on after finals week.

[5SpeedL31]

I thought I had a few extras in my tool chest, but I couldn't find them. What I did do was purchase several lengths which varied from 2 1/5-3 1/2 inches in length. I can't remember the thread pitch either. Sorry guys.

[kamilkluczewski]

Originally Posted by vsupra123

Looking for the same answer spike is.

I guess I'll hit checkers this week for some paint....

Any other tips?

I'm hoping to get these on after finals week.

Keep us posted. USE THIS AS A GUIDE:

TEIN INSTALL

MMMMMM TEIN

[vsupra123]

Funny thing about that is that I have that exact manual sitting on my desk infront of my monitor.

[kamilkluczewski]

Originally Posted by vsupra123

Funny thing about that is that I have that exact manual sitting on my desk infront of my monitor.

Hmmmm........ dont install them.. too hard.

ActiveTuning 04-06 Nissan Maxima Custom 8-Way Adjustable KYB AGX Sport Rear Shock Absorber Kit Installation - ActiveTuning
ActiveTuning 02-06 Nissan Altima Custom Koni Sport Front Struts Installation - ActiveTuning

Ill buy em from you right now. Just send me your paypal addy.

Kamski

[vsupra123]

Haha! Youre joking, right? I'm only going to sell these if I don't like the ride, which should be good cause of the adjustable dampening.

In the case I don't like the ride, I already know who I can sell it to and I don't even have to ship anything.

[kamilkluczewski]

[vsupra123]

I have the impact tools needed for the install and a good bunch of information on how to do most of it....Along with a good buddy that knows way more about cars then I do.

[saywat?]

^^^arent u the one that works at the dealership? why not have a friend there at the shop do it for u right there..thats wat i would do and i kno people do side jobs at the dealer..

[spike228]

Originally Posted by saywat?

^^^arent u the one that works at the dealership? why not have a friend there at the shop do it for u right there..thats wat i would do and i kno people do side jobs at the dealer..

Beause we both want to learn how to do the install. I'm a DIY nut and Rob wants to learn lol.

[vsupra123]

^ exactly!

I regret having the stereo shop install my sounds....I didn't learn too much about doing that at all.