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Jun 25, 2008 | 07:46 PM

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mindphunk

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Nice write up. By the way, installing these by yourself is a complete pain in the ass. I haven't even gotten to the back yet. I'm waiting for a friend's jackstands.

Jun 25, 2008 | 09:34 PM

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After you do a few cars, you learn a few tricks. It took me about two hours to swap out my struts and springs on my S. You will appreciate the work you did once your finished.

Jun 26, 2008 | 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mindphunk,Jun 25 2008, 11:46 PM

Nice write up. By the way, installing these by yourself is a complete pain in the ass. I haven't even gotten to the back yet. I'm waiting for a friend's jackstands.

Youll really enjoy the back left (driver side) one.

-Matt

Jun 26, 2008 | 07:07 AM

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Yeah, if you thought the fronts were PITA, wait till you get to the rear.
Not necessarily more difficult, but more part to remove thus more time consuming.
Good luck!

Dan

Jun 26, 2008 | 07:08 AM

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Does anyone have the torque specs for the rear arms?

Thanks,

Dan

Jun 26, 2008 | 10:44 AM

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Ok, the front is done. I took it around the block and the VSA, ABS, and (!) lights came on. Is this because I havent done th erear yet or did I manage to screw something up?

Jun 26, 2008 | 11:41 AM

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That's definitely not good.
Looks like you touched some ABS related wires or sensors.

Dan

Jun 26, 2008 | 12:43 PM

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Great. I drove it around for about 20 minutes, up to about 65 mph. No issues with breaking or stearing. There's no grinding, squeeking, or rattling. Any thoughts?

Jun 26, 2008 | 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mindphunk,Jun 26 2008, 11:44 AM

Ok, the front is done. I took it around the block and the VSA, ABS, and (!) lights came on. Is this because I havent done th erear yet or did I manage to screw something up?

Sounds like you broke one of the ABS wires.