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 Mar 19, 2007 - 3:58 AM
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Well, I've had the bits sitting in my garage to lower the car for ages and finally a friend of mine Tom and I got round to doing it yesterday. As the car has superstrut it was rather err "fun" to do.
What do you think guys? Super Strut Hell  The end result was worth it though I think  
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Mar 21, 2007 - 5:27 AM
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Looks great! Please, give more details about lowering Superstrut!
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Mar 21, 2007 - 5:50 AM
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QUOTE(G3D45 @ Mar 21, 2007 - 10:27 AM) [snapback]538288[/snapback] Looks great! Please, give more details about lowering Superstrut! OK, I used Espiler 40mm lowering springs which came from Yahoo Japan auctions. The lowering process is the same as a non superstrut car for the back but it might be worth replacing the rear anti-rollbar drop links as they are cheap and prone to damage when disconnecting them. Also, don't forget to disconnect the brake line holders from the struts/ For the front the first thing is to remove the nut that hold the hub on so you don't pull the drive shaft out - you will need a new split pin for when refitting. Then you have to split the figure of 8's which will probably require a large hammer and a big pry bar. Then disconnect the brake pipe carriers on the stut. Split the upper ball joint with a ball joing splitter. Then the hub should swing free (might be a couple more bolts but should be obvious). Once you have done this stage undo the top mount bolts not forgetting to support the strut when you do this - warning, the superstrut front struts are very heavy! We got the driver side out no problem but on the passenger side we had to disconnect the brake line in order to get the strut out. Once the strut is out compress the spring with a spring compressor and undo the top nut. Compress the new spring in a spring compressor and refit the various top bits. Greasing the top and bottom of the spring should stop them squeaking  Refitting is as they say the reverse of removal. It took us about 4 hours using a fully equipped commercial garage with air tools etc so not a quick job by any means.
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Mar 22, 2007 - 2:27 PM
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QUOTE(BigAl_UK @ Mar 21, 2007 - 12:50 PM) [snapback]538291[/snapback] QUOTE(G3D45 @ Mar 21, 2007 - 10:27 AM) [snapback]538288[/snapback] Looks great! Please, give more details about lowering Superstrut! OK Thanks  Some day I'll need it
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BigAl_UK Lowered at last Mar 19, 2007 - 3:58 AM
tomazws looks nice! I love your rims! Mar 19, 2007 - 4:28 AM Celica-Boy Looks Brill! Mar 19, 2007 - 11:55 AM DSToyo more pics Mar 19, 2007 - 12:32 PM Rayme that's a hot car ! Mar 19, 2007 - 6:05 PM Jaws4God Looks Great!! Its a good feeling to have... Mar 19, 2007 - 8:40 PM KB-2 do you ahve like fender flares on the rear? Mar 19, 2007 - 10:35 PM
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