Lift kit/strut/spring install day

Post by **Alex** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:11 pm

Hi all,

After the last trip I have pushed myself into getting a 3inch liftkit, new kings, and all new kyb's!, as a typical beginner i know f/a and need help with the removal of all the old stuff and the install of the new stuff!

So far i've had Dave(subarino) and AndrewT offer to help, but we need more help! Anyone who wants to come around will be bribed with beer and sausages!

im not in a rush, but sometime before the next trip would be cool!

thanks heaps

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:20 pm

Sounds like a great idea, and I hope the wrenching day goes well for you all. If you're able to do so, could you post up some pics of the transformation as a step-by-step procedure?

Jack

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:25 pm

A step by step on all of it??? That will take weeks.

Dave

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:10 pm

i dont f/a either and would be interested in some learning too, coz soon as i get the next soob a lift kit wont be too far away.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:11 pm

SuBaRiNo wrote:A step by step on all of it??? That will take weeks.

Dave

Maybe you could post the condensed version?

Jack

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:16 am

Jack... On what exactly do u want more info on?? the suspension or the lift kit?

Dave

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:21 pm

We'll make a step by step manual in true Gregories' style.

Step1 - Unpack lift kit
Step2 - Install lift kit to vehicle
Uninstallation is the reversal of the above procedure.

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:22 pm

AndrewT wrote:We'll make a step by step manual in true Gregories' style.

Step1 - Unpack lift kit
Step2 - Install lift kit to vehicle
Uninstallation is the reversal of the above procedure.

You forgot the bit where you unplug the stereo and loosen the radiator cap.

Lift kits are quite easy to install provided you've got plenty of time and some basic hand tools. You will need axle stands and a good jack too. All good lift kits come with instruction's when you buy them new.

Post by **Alex** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:30 pm

my kit came with no instructions...it was all labelled and thats about it...

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:39 pm

SuBaRiNo wrote:Jack... On what exactly do u want more info on?? the suspension or the lift kit?

Dave

Not for me, both my subies are lifted and already got suspension upgrades. I was thinking that this wrenching day might be a great opportunity to make a top-notch Noddy's guide to doing lifts and suspensions. It'd make a great reference tool for the next newbie who comes along and wants to lift his pride and joy.

Jack

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:04 pm

You do have a point.
I will see how i feel on the day.

Dave

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 12:03 am

just to turn the subject around a bit how much did you pay for the KYB'"s & King springs & were did you get em from if ya dont mind me asking.....

Post by **Alex** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:10 am

most places have them...got the kyb struts for $140ea, and the rear shockies for $110 pair, the king springs where $140 a pair. I did heaps of shopping around and these where the cheapest at Auto-one in Midland.

Today i also installed the rear shocks and springs...jacks her up a fair bit, at least an inch, having second thoughts about the 3inch liftkit!

Lapsed · Post by **Lapsed** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:43 am

dont have second thoughts mate.. Just do it and you wont regret it.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:18 am

Mate... with some bigger tyres u will love the 3 inch lift... Like i was telling u before... a lot of people i know (including myself) started with a 2 inch lift and felt like they needed to go up to a 3 a couple of months later.

Your just saving your self a lot of money and work going straight to a 3 inch.

Dave

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:05 pm

After a few days of driving the new rear shockies will settle down and the car will ride a little lower.

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:43 pm

90subiewgn wrote:Today i also installed the rear shocks and springs...jacks her up a fair bit, at least an inch, having second thoughts about the 3inch liftkit!

Were they Monroe shocks? Mine did this too when I installed Monroes - its still up in the air in the rear end.

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 6:55 pm

KYBs - got it

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:33 pm

did you get a trade discount on ths parts or any thing like it. Im gonna buy some this week thats why im asking just to gauge a price hopefully i can get em a bit cheaper.....

Post by **Alex** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:13 pm

nah this was strait out quoted price, all the other places where $175ea for the struts, and like $110 for each shockie...springs where about the same everywhere.

i saved about $130 from my most expensive quote!...they might give a good discount if your forking out heaps, but this was so cheap compared to the others i didnt argue!

i have already got the liftkit, so i guess it should go in, if im unhappy i'll just take it out again! should be sweet though