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23-09-2007, 04:26 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Perth
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i am having problems removing the springs from the shock absorber at the rear of my AU XR8. i have removed the shock absorber and springs from my car and cant seem to undo the nut that is at the top, middle of the rear shock monut. every time i turn the bolt the thread moves with it. is this supposed to do that? is that the bolt that removes the springs from the shockies?
cheers.
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Current: Built R32 GTR 520Hp ATW AU3 Fairmont I6 Whiteline swaybars, FPV Typhoon Rims, Superlows, Custom Intake Piping, Modified BA XR8 Airbox, Big Stereo Past: 2001 AU2 XR8 220 Manual 1/4 Mile: 13.8 @ 100MPH (161km/h) Ford Falcon AU2 V8 Auto 1/4 Mile: 13.0 @ 107MPH (172km/h) |
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23-09-2007, 08:12 PM
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All Bran = Regular Member
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You'll notice that the top of the thread has couple of flats. Hold the flats with a spanner (shifter will do) while you undo the nut.
Make sure you are using a coil spring compressor as demonstrated in the link as the nut is under considerable spring tension http://www.swapace.com/items/66314/C...et_auto_tools/ |
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23-09-2007, 08:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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ok, got it undone and have just finished installing them. cheers for the help ronwest.
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Current: Built R32 GTR 520Hp ATW AU3 Fairmont I6 Whiteline swaybars, FPV Typhoon Rims, Superlows, Custom Intake Piping, Modified BA XR8 Airbox, Big Stereo Past: 2001 AU2 XR8 220 Manual 1/4 Mile: 13.8 @ 100MPH (161km/h) Ford Falcon AU2 V8 Auto 1/4 Mile: 13.0 @ 107MPH (172km/h) |
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24-09-2007, 12:15 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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how important is it to use a spring compressor for the rears? i didnt use one and everything seems fine? i just tightened the middle bolt until it was really tight.
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Current: Built R32 GTR 520Hp ATW AU3 Fairmont I6 Whiteline swaybars, FPV Typhoon Rims, Superlows, Custom Intake Piping, Modified BA XR8 Airbox, Big Stereo Past: 2001 AU2 XR8 220 Manual 1/4 Mile: 13.8 @ 100MPH (161km/h) Ford Falcon AU2 V8 Auto 1/4 Mile: 13.0 @ 107MPH (172km/h) |
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24-09-2007, 01:06 PM
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Location: Hawthorn
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the rears are fine without the compressor.
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Question About Lowering Rear of Au2 Xr8
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