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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?

are the AGX full struts, or inserts?

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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?

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.

Where are Ben's spring compressors? Anyone know?

Zak (my roomie) has the air compressor

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.

I needed air tools, your mileage may vary.

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

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

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

Sorry, couldn't help it...

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.

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

anyone else in for monday?

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

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...

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

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.

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