Tein spring install, so i got them today Options

[Andason]

After reading johns install thing I still have a couple of questions to the DIY'ers

The top nut on the front since it has very little pressure is that going to be a problem to put back on?

Common sense question but not POSITIVE: the rubber ends on the springs go to the top right? im like 95% positive they do.

In the Tein thing they recommend getting a new lock nut? wtf is this and do I need it?

Do i need alignment? I've heard yes and no. With the money I save I can pay to get it done. Shops in the area wanted ****ing 400 bucks.

This post has been edited by Andason: Jun 8, 2004 - 12:09 PM

[bufferdan]

well...after you install them see how the car feels alignment wise...if its pulling funny then i would get it done. Also look at your wheels on the side of the car and see if they are tilted in (negative camber) if you see noticable negative camber then your tires will start to wear on the insides. I drove for about a year with like -2 degrees in the rear..it wore the insides of my tires down pretty bad.

It should be fine to use the original lock nut up top. If you get new struts they will come with one but the original will be fine if you dont remove it too many times and wear it out .

You talking about the rubber tubbing around the springs to keep noise down? Yeah its probably best to put the closer together coils up...it really doesnt matter though

This post has been edited by bufferdan: Jun 8, 2004 - 1:34 PM