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Old 02-14-2008, 05:21 AM   #11 (permalink)
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The one listed on their site as the popular one with 885 front coils and pro comp 9000 rear shocks.
did you get new front shocks or will we be putting the front coils on your existing shocks, just asking because either way it would be best to find a local shop that will put the springs on them for you. The rentable spring compressors are scary pieces of equipment.
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Old 02-14-2008, 06:05 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Do you have any idea when you might be looking to do this?
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Old 02-15-2008, 08:57 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I am also highly qualified at standing around drinking beer and watching others work.
I'm the best at this. Not really, I'll get dirty.

I wish this were happening later. I won't be able to afford my lift for at least a few months.
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did you get new front shocks or will we be putting the front coils on your existing shocks, just asking because either way it would be best to find a local shop that will put the springs on them for you. The rentable spring compressors are scary pieces of equipment.

I plan on doing the install myself. I have all the tools need I may get the springs compressed by shop but the over all install i would want to do.


I hate taking my car in to have stuff done that I can do myself and make sure its done right.
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I wish this were happening later. I won't be able to afford my lift for at least a few months.
Sounds like we will need to have a round two later.
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I plan on doing the install myself. I have all the tools need I may get the springs compressed by shop but the over all install i would want to do.


I hate taking my car in to have stuff done that I can do myself and make sure its done right.
I agree about taking the car in when you can do it yourself but compressing springs isn't something to be taken lightly.
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Sounds like we will need to have a round two later.
Sounds good to me.
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I've got some tools and would be happy to help. What date do you have in mind?

I've been thinking about taking my ARB roof rack down and running the wires for my rear Golight thorugh it. It would be great to do it in a group setting.

For what it's worth, finding fasteners for the plastic trim has been a huge pain every time I've opened up my machine. Toyota charges a ton for them and it's not easy to find them at auto supply stores. Seems like I tear them up every time.
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Well I'm supposed to pick up my TT today. I have a garage full of stuff I may start doing the smaller stuff on my own and wait to do the bigger stuff later when we can get together.
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Well I'm supposed to pick up my TT today. I have a garage full of stuff I may start doing the smaller stuff on my own and wait to do the bigger stuff later when we can get together.

Just let us know, I am free most weekends. I will be at spring creek today but will be free tomorrow and all next weekend (if i dont' get stuck in Ohio).
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