I attempted to install my CS shocks and Eibach springs today! I picked up some tools on my way home from work as its been a good 8 years or so since I've done suspension work.
I got the front passenger one off no problem, but after I compressed the spring and tried to remove the mount it wouldn't budge. I am only using a 3/8 drive socket and wrench with a hole through it to put the allen wrench. I tried and tried and couldn't get it. I reinstalled everything, put the wheel back on, and then then tried with it under load. Still nothing. I went a head and torqued everything and decided to try another time.
So, 2 questions:
Is this a job best left for an impact wrench with the car under load (at least to loosen it a tad), or is there a particular tool that would work best? I searched around and tried the deep socket and vise-grip method but my deep sockets are too shiny and have no grip.
Also, I had a little trouble getting the swaybar endlink back in. When I put the top nuts and 2 lower bolts back in, the endlink would not move low enough. I re-installed everything including wheel, turned the steering wheel far to the left, slipped it in while pressing down on the swaybar, jacked it back up/took off the wheel, then torqued the endlink down. Is there an easier way to do it?
I took the car for a quick spin and didn't notice any slop or clunking noise, so I assume everything's ok.
I got the front passenger one off no problem, but after I compressed the spring and tried to remove the mount it wouldn't budge. I am only using a 3/8 drive socket and wrench with a hole through it to put the allen wrench. I tried and tried and couldn't get it. I reinstalled everything, put the wheel back on, and then then tried with it under load. Still nothing. I went a head and torqued everything and decided to try another time.
So, 2 questions:
Is this a job best left for an impact wrench with the car under load (at least to loosen it a tad), or is there a particular tool that would work best? I searched around and tried the deep socket and vise-grip method but my deep sockets are too shiny and have no grip.
Also, I had a little trouble getting the swaybar endlink back in. When I put the top nuts and 2 lower bolts back in, the endlink would not move low enough. I re-installed everything including wheel, turned the steering wheel far to the left, slipped it in while pressing down on the swaybar, jacked it back up/took off the wheel, then torqued the endlink down. Is there an easier way to do it?
I took the car for a quick spin and didn't notice any slop or clunking noise, so I assume everything's ok.
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