Tanabe DF210 spring install. any tips?

Spokshift · May 14, 2009

I know the basics and have all the how - to material until my eyes bleed. Including the Corbin vfaq on 2gnt, Just wondering if there are anythings you experienced whilst doing the project that I should look out for. Common mistakes, or common problems with DSM's. Generally about how long does it take, I'm thinking about three hours, and I've read up to six. However that just doesn't seem likely. Ahah, anyhow thanks in advance.

I'll get some before and after photo's up tomorrow.

draculia · May 14, 2009

The strut assemblies on 2gs are extremely easy to get on and off. One bolt on the bottom, three on the top (two in the rear) per corner, couldn't be simpler. I'm assuming you have spring compressors. If you don't, you can get the springs safely seperated by putting a jack under the corner you're working on, loosening the nut on the shock holding the assembly together, and then SLOWLY lowering the jack down.

1slow92 · May 14, 2009

Overall its pretty easy. Just get a spring compressor and an impact gun and you'll have them done in no time.

Spokshift · May 14, 2009

Just finished, took about 3- 4 hours. Man was it SIMPLE. I didn't think it would be too bad, I think about that most trouble I had was lining up the "T" on the back of the two front struts with the damper fork. The springs are great! Good ride, great drop couldn;t be happier.

I'll try to get a picture or two up later.

Tanabe DF210 spring install. any tips?

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