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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 06:23 PM
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Exclamation Installing coilovers

So I bought Truhartt coilovers and I was wondering how do I instal them without breaking everything else? Is there something I need or do I just install and go from there?
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 03:09 AM
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Did you buy camber arms for the rear?
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 05:01 PM
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Get new sway bar endlinks or adjustable ones and have it aligned after install
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by slartibartfast
Did you buy camber arms for the rear?
yes I bought godspeed ones I just need those installed should I do those first?
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfnazi
Get new sway bar endlinks or adjustable ones and have it aligned after install
is there any specific brand you would recommend? or just any performance end links?
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Old Feb 24, 2020 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Slowg37Sedan
Yes, I bought Godspeed ones, I just need those installed. Should I do those first?
Do them at the same time?
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Old Feb 24, 2020 | 06:01 AM
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Put on endlinks after coilovers and be ready to adjust them after it settles
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Old Feb 24, 2020 | 03:17 PM
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It's already been mentioned but install your coils; then, install camber arms and bolts**

** Mark on the subframe the position of the OEM camber bolt (it's a small dot on the bolt). When you install the aftermarket bolt, line up the dot on its head to the one on the subframe. This way, you will be as close to the original specs before going in for an alignment; post coilover drop. **

Drive for two weeks, they'll settle another couple sixtheenths to a quarter inch. Take in for alignment

Done.

As for endlinks, OEM are cheap enough to just replace once they wear out; or, Moog is a good unit with grease zerks.
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 03:07 PM
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Moog will not work on lowered G's. I had to buy SPL end links.

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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 07:48 AM
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I used Moogs on mine

My car is an X though; not sure if that matters.
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 07:36 PM
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I know Slarti has Hotchkis installed with different options for end links attachement. Do you have aftermarket or even the RWD rear sway on your X @RMB5190 ?


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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 01:25 PM
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I know Slarti has Hotchkis installed with different options for end links attachement. Do you have aftermarket or even the RWD rear sway on your X @RMB5190 ?
I do, mines the Z sway bar. That's probably why it fits. Good catch.
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 08:48 AM
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You could always build your own if you have a race shop near you that sells parts. You just need 2 heim joints and center section
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