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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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getting new coilovers, any need to knows?

I'm getting my first set of aftermarket coilovers here in a few weeks, They're the JIC magic flt-A2's... I wanting to know if theres anything I need to know as far as installation (like do these need to be pre-loaded just like lowering springs) or anything I need to be aware of once I put these on. Great thanks for any info.
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Just make sure you don't tighten the suspension bushings in any position but ride height. Otherwise you will load up the bushings and will cause all kinds of strange behavior..including early failure of the bushings

Watch the position of the rear springs in the "hat" when you install the rears...I had some noise issues with mine if the springs weren't sitting correctly in the dent for the end of the spring

Other than that it is a straight forward install
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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Ok great thanks
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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There's a thread a few ticks down with a blow-by-blow thearapy session for a newby installer. It's not complete but you should read it, along with anything you can find in the DIY forum that is related.
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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blow by blow?
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 01:17 AM
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