mfg Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 This passed weekend I just received a set of JDM GT Rev A suspension from HKC. Very nice setup indeed. I couldn't wait to see how this setup handle like so i decided to get dirty. http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/mfg003/IMG00085-20091114-1531.jpg I start by removing the stock suspension on the driver side. No problem at all, But when I went to install the Blisten suspension I have found out that this setup is about 1 inch longer then the stock. As it sits inside with the 3 top hats bolted on, it sits on the tie rod. Also the 2 bolt holes to the wheel/brake assembly did not line up correctly. http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/mfg003/IMG00088-20091114-1532.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/mfg003/IMG00086-20091114-1532.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/mfg003/IMG00087-20091114-1532.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/mfg003/IMG00090-20091114-1533.jpg Therefore, as i go to install the new setup the extra inch seem to hit the tie rod. Making it extremely difficult to installs. So i decided to put back the stock suspension for now and seek professional help. During the process I realize putting back the stock was just as tough, because the force need to push the whole brake assembly downward just to line up the 2 bolt holes. Can it be that I have to push even further down on the wheel/brake assembly just to install the Blisten? It feel awkward doing it just cause it felt like it's going to snap. So my question is will the extra inch pose a problem on the tie rod as it sits right above the rod if installed on. Any suggestion or solutions is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Disconnect one of the bushing mounts from your sway bar (2 bolts), that made it 10000x easier for me. This lets you move your sway bar around, so that it doesn't push back and give resistance when you're trying to move the wheel hub up and down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 You're just installing it wrong. notice how the distance to the lower bolt hole is the same? That extra inch is an extra inch of bump travel, which is a VERY good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 If the OP is only lifting the driver side of the car, and the tire is still on the passenger side, the sway bar will push the driver side wheel hub that he's working on up, making it hard to line up the bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifbiker Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I had the same problem, lift the whole front end and everything is easier. Also be sure to mark the orientation of the camber adjustment bolts, while you still will need an alignment it will help keep things close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks for the advices, to clarify things. 1st of life the whole entire front end, 2nd remove the 2 bolt connected to the struts. 3rd remove 2 bolts connected to the sway bars. This is making a whole lot of sense now. I just figure that extra inch might effect the tie rod with turns the wheels/disc. Because it just seem really close to it, I thought it might hit it as it goes over bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 It's easier to remove the 2 bolts to the sway bar mount if the car is still on the ground, that way the weight of the wheels don't pull down on it. FYI the passenger side mount is easier to get to for the front. For the rears, both are easy to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonwacker Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I just did my suspension a few weeks ago with a few of the local guys (back to stock from Bilsteins/Swifts for a gravel TSD rally). When we were doing the fronts, at first I only had the driver's side up and it was impossible to get the Bilstein strut out. After twenty minutes of head-scratching, I figured out that it was the sway bar keeping the suspension from drooping. Jacked up the other side, and the job was a piece of cake after that. Lesson learned: if you get the whole front of the car up, you don't need to disconnect the sways Good luck with the install! sorry...this forum practically blows goat nuts so im not always on here.Team Pony Express POSTED FROM MY COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thanks Spoonwacker!! I'll give that a try maybe this weekend. No wonder i had a hard time even getting the stock suspension back on. Will the extra inch extension on the bilstein create any negative effect on the tie rod or other parts surrounding it. The last thing i want after the install is hearing metal to metal contact. Can anyone confirm this please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 how in the world would it? They work fine on the spec-b. And that extension is going to be nowhere near the tie rod once they're installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thanks for everyone's help and input. I just wanted to make sure before jumping in on this project this weekend. Hope everything will pan out nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Wicked everything was installed this weekend without too much hassle. Thanks for the advice members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonwacker Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 sorry...this forum practically blows goat nuts so im not always on here.Team Pony Express POSTED FROM MY COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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