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Old 08-10-2010, 03:50 PM
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Exclamation emergency install party
my rear shocks gave out. completely

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i have tein basics on order they get here friday. i NEED these in ASAP. i will be installing them friday night and would love help.

will provide beer and pizza.

PM for address and my number if you dont have it.

Nick


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1.bullitt
2.teamRX8
3.lordET (drop by)
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Old 08-11-2010, 07:58 PM
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no one wants to help?

so far its just me and bullit. come on guys. friday evening. its coilovers so it shouldnt take as long as springs

edit: again, i will provide beer and pizza once i have a more accurate head count
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Old 08-11-2010, 08:19 PM
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Will be out of town...sorry.
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Old 08-11-2010, 08:23 PM
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I'd love to go , but Tooooooooo far..
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Old 08-11-2010, 08:35 PM
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Which is it; DFW or Lubbock?
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Old 08-11-2010, 08:55 PM
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jw. why would coilovers be easier than springs?
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Old 08-11-2010, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by teamrx8
which is it; dfw or lubbock?

dfw
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Old 08-11-2010, 10:01 PM
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Old 08-11-2010, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by blingleng
jw. why would coilovers be easier than springs?

If you have to ask then use the search function.


Dead, I would love to help you out bro but SA is too far. If you wanna meet me in Waco on Saturday then we can knock it out in my dads shop.
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Old 08-11-2010, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
I'd love to go , but Tooooooooo far..
i would love for you to show up so i can drool over your car....but i guess i understand...

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Dead, I would love to help you out bro but SA is too far. If you wanna meet me in Waco on Saturday then we can knock it out in my dads shop.
its all good. i would love to but i dont want to drive that far without shocks. my tires would be very angry with me.
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Old 08-12-2010, 08:15 AM
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I have dinner plans in Irving on Friday evening, but have done this swap many times. Depending on where and when I may be able to at least knock out part of it. Or I'm free this evening if you just want to go ahead and getterdone. I also have a professional spring compressor for pulling the OE shock tops off. Come to think of it, I also have a set of loose OE shock tops too.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:08 AM
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^ Sounds like your best bet Dead. A real spring compressor will make this job easy.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:19 AM
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But I don't think he's gonna have them until tomorrow.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
^ Sounds like your best bet Dead. A real spring compressor will make this job easy.
yeah. they get delivered tomorrow.
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Nick I might... be able to help Friday Evening
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What part of town to you live in??
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Originally Posted by WTBRotary!
Nick I might... be able to help Friday Evening
nice dude. let me know
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Originally Posted by blingleng
jw. why would coilovers be easier than springs?
Because they coil-OVER and springs spring up!
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Old 08-12-2010, 09:54 PM
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Because you don't have to use spring compressors or cut bumpstops...And if you don't use an electric/air wrench with the spring compressors it takes even longer.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:03 PM
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Lord, why don't you come show us all about it tomorrow?
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:44 AM
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Well I'm planning on stopping by, but my family is coming into town tonight for my graduation so I can't really stay to help.
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Old 08-13-2010, 08:52 AM
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That's cool. Congraduations.
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Old 08-13-2010, 11:24 AM
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Nick, maybe you should make it a DIY. I don't think there are any shock ones on here.
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Old 08-13-2010, 11:30 PM
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super thanks to everyone who helped. TeamRX8, man you were fantastic.

the car feels great. no more harsh ride.

i also have a pair a maui jim sun glasses i did not have before. let me know if these are yours
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