time for a new stance

psuwrx · Post by **psuwrx** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 12:08 pm

ok all. i've been collecting a few things over the last month:
prodrive springs
sti group-n strut mounts

and set to arrive on fri sep 1, some kyb agx struts.

my question is: is there anything w/in that set up that i might have overlooked? i read a little about camber bolts, but am not sure i if i need them for example

any input helps...

and ofcourse, i'm gonna need help puttin these badboys on, so...install day anyone?

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:13 pm

are the AGX full struts, or inserts?

psuwrx · Post by **psuwrx** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:53 pm

full struts

parts:
734034
734035
734036
734037

as listed on the kyb site
http://www.kyb.com/catalog/index.php?Ac ... 7&x=44&y=8

Post by **Sabre** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:04 pm

Ya, next weekend we could do an install day on Monday or something

How much of a drop are you going to get with these? You'll probably need an alignment afterward and the camber bolts (and plates) will certainly help with that.

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:19 pm

Install day??? ooooooo downpipe should be here by then

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:04 am

I'm out of town for Labor Day weekend. don't have too much fun without me.

psuwrx · Post by **psuwrx** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:05 am

i had figured on scheduling an alignment about a week after i dropped it. and probably getting some of the camber bolts too...to give you an idea of what is possible w/ the springs:
stolen from machv
http://www.fastwrx.com/prodsprin.html

labor day...i might be able to be in on it that day...my big problem is work these days...i'm working in nova now, and it seems they are taking officers for trips, which leaves lots of ot to be had by those left behind...ie:me...so i'm picking up what i can...

Post by **complacent** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:17 am

I couldn't remember, what year is your ride? If you're an 04 or newer, you might have some issues with the KYB struts. IIRC, the shaft diameter is slightly different from 02-03 to 04+. If you've got a bugeye, you're in for a schweet ride

psuwrx · Post by **psuwrx** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:36 am

complacent wrote:If you've got a bugeye, you're in for a schweet ride

its an 03 so...schweet ride, here i come!

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:15 am

Glad to hear you've already got the alignment in the works

I *might* be able to do some of the work on Sunday, but I have an engagement party to go to that night.

BTW, do you have spring compressors?

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:07 pm

spring compressors and an air compressor! you'll need an air gun to get the springs off the struts and to reassemble them. if you're replacing both you'll just need to assemble the new struts and springs, but you'll still need to same tools.

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:10 pm

Where are Ben's spring compressors? Anyone know?

Zak (my roomie) has the air compressor

Post by **complacent** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:16 pm

Mr Kleen wrote:spring compressors and an air compressor! you'll need an air gun to get the springs off the struts and to reassemble them. if you're replacing both you'll just need to assemble the new struts and springs, but you'll still need to same tools.

You don't need an air gun... I use my gear ratchet with an allen key and it works just fine

Ben's spring compressors are in my tool box in old town.

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:21 pm

I needed air tools, your mileage may vary.

spazegun2213 · Post by **spazegun2213** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:36 pm

pfft amatures...

I have BOTH air tools AND spring compressors (barrowed though)

when's the date? Odds are I'll be working on my 944 anyway, i have some new toys for her

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:06 pm

I went out and got some spring compressors as well. So ass that the the air compressor and impact gun if you want.

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:11 pm

zaxrex wrote:So ass that the the air compressor and impact gun if you want.

Sorry, couldn't help it...

psuwrx · Post by **psuwrx** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:42 pm

well, i have none of said tools.

and julian, as far as an sunday install...sat night the godsmack/robzombie/shinedown concert at nissan. which translates into late drinking...to be followed up by a housewarming party at my friend's place on sun...which will also involve more drinking...

this being said, labor day monday is still the best for me. otherwise, another data would have to be planned.

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:15 pm

Oh, I thoguht you said Monday wouldn't work for you! I can definitely help you out Monday

psuwrx · Post by **psuwrx** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:38 pm

anyone else in for monday?

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:08 am

psuwrx wrote:anyone else in for monday?

I would be up for that if not the fact I will be in PA and that it is my wife and I's wedding anniversary...think it will be the second anniversary in a row that we can't celebrate properly

psuwrx · Post by **psuwrx** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:51 pm

yay!

they're here!

another question to throw out here...am i going to use the dust boots and bumps stops that are on the stock struts, or do i need to get some for the install?

think i'm gonna shoot over to ptuning to get some camber bolts too...

Post by **Sabre** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:59 pm

Some kits require you to cut them, not sure about yours

psuwrx · Post by **psuwrx** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:44 pm

ok, a little reading on the other site, and i found i can just reuse the original bumpstops...and a f ew other things too...
and julian, it wasn't a kit that i ended up buying...mix and match of new pieces more or less...the struts didn't include anything but the adjusting screwdriver and a sticker.

psuwrx · Post by **psuwrx** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:14 pm

just picked up 2 pair of camber bolts from ptuning...