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post Apr 17, 2003 - 11:28 AM
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i am putting on some ebay coilovers tomorrow . I have heard the pros and cons already .I have never tackled this install before though and the how to doesnt really get into specifics ...like what I have to use to grind the ring and if it is necessary to shave the spring housing becasue Mine already is sitting pretty close to the tire....I have 18's on it . but the fact is ,,,I really need some technical support to let me know the crap I am going to deal with . PLEASE HELP

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post Apr 17, 2003 - 11:49 AM
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post Apr 17, 2003 - 11:51 AM
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I have looked at that . but i need to know like how to I grind the metal ring and with what . some people have used the aimsport coilovers from ebay . so they might know some specifics for this application....thanks though
post Apr 17, 2003 - 2:16 PM
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use a dremel tool. u might need 2 or 3 of those grindstone attachments....


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post Apr 17, 2003 - 2:18 PM
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thanks , I heard that you could also just bang it off with a flat head and a hammer
post Apr 17, 2003 - 2:50 PM
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hmm, maybe, but the dremel was fun, and easier. biggrin.gif


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post Apr 17, 2003 - 2:54 PM
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lol. yeah I like tearing stuff up too !!! thanks for your help
post Apr 17, 2003 - 2:54 PM
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what about the rubber rings though . where do they go ?
post Apr 17, 2003 - 3:42 PM
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i only used them for on top of the top cap for the front. and i only used 1 each. just so it turns without making any noise. i also used alot of grease. tongue.gif


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