Rear strut/coil install tips?

[AquaX]

I got the old suspension removed in the back really easy but my brand new coil overs are a real pain in the ass they wont slide in between little U that holds the lower part of the strut. It seems like the spacer is to thick.
http://imgur.com/K27rZ

thats how much its sticking out..

 

[bioskyline]

is it the rear one? might be the front one?

 

[IBoughtASupra]

What brand coil overs are you using? I have seen this happen on a lot of people with Megans. I did not have a problem with my Tiens though.

 

[Poodles]

If you look, there is a metal bushing that slides over to firmly grip the lower bushing in the coilover/shock. You have to slide it back out to make room (don't grind/cut, it's not needed)

 

[AquaX]

these are hsd

i heard that someone with a pair of teins had to cut the back.. there doesn't seem to be any moveable components

 

[AquaX]

these are hsd

i heard that someone with a pair of teins had to cut the back.. there doesn't seem to be any moveable components

Oh and how low should I set these? I read in another thread its hard to get rid of the back wheel gap so is it a good idea just to crank these suckers as low as they go

 

[te72]

Oh and how low should I set these? I read in another thread its hard to get rid of the back wheel gap so is it a good idea just to crank these suckers as low as they go

Taller tires do the trick better and won't compromise handling... Best to start out at a mid-point somewhere to get an idea of where the car is going to sit, THEN decide. Hell, on my Megans, I can tuck tire if I want.

 

[Poodles]

these are hsd

i heard that someone with a pair of teins had to cut the back.. there doesn't seem to be any moveable components

No cutting needed, trust me, there is a movable part, I had to do it on mine.

 

[AquaX]

No cutting needed, trust me, there is a movable part, I had to do it on mine.

nothing moves!

 

[IBoughtASupra]

Yes, it is a metal bushing that is on the part where the lower end of the coilover bolts to. You will have to knock it out a little, place the strut in place and tap the bushing back in. Look where the bolt goes through on the car, you will see a metal bushing there. If you cannot find it, take a picture so we can help you.

 

[OfnaRcR4]

nothing moves!

Try harder

 

[JSeaman]

Guide here: http://www.mkiiisupra.net/bbs/showthread.php?t=33488

Point 3 in step 8 - you need to use a big hammer and a drift to knock the bushing out

 

[AquaX]

okay even with that stupid ass bushing knocked out the strut will not slide in between the part that holds the bushing... NICE JOB HSD! $1400 suspension and not even bolt on what the fuck

 

[JSeaman]

Can you take a clear close up picture, I've never seen any aftermarket suspension fail to fit

 

[Turbo Habanero]

Once you get that bushing/long bolt that runs through the hub out the A arm should move put of the way.

Remember nothing moves easy when it has not been lubed or taken apart for 20+ years be patient and do not cut.

It moves trust Supramania !!

 

[te72]

Remember nothing moves easy when it has not been lubed or taken apart for 20+ years be patient and do not cut.

It moves trust Supramania !!

Makes a good point here. I would consider using a penetrating oil such as PB Blaster. Would anyone object to greasing up some joints for a job like this? It's been so long since I've dealt with suspension, so I forget whether or not lubrication was a no-no or not...

 

[AquaX]

there is definitely a difference between the 87-89 supras and 90-92 supras. even with that bushing out the coil over does not fit the rear. Thats why it says 90-92 on the specs. now i just need to find the best way to grind the coilover so that its still smooth.

The coil physically will not fucken fit

 

[#04]

what sleeve/bushing did you remove?


in that pic you posted it looked as though the sleeve in the lower strut bushing needed to be pressed flush, back into place...

 

[Greek]

If you look, there is a metal bushing that slides over to firmly grip the lower bushing in the coilover/shock. You have to slide it back out to make room (don't grind/cut, it's not needed)

This. I installed my Megan coilovers two days ago. Use a screw driver and hammer, GENTLY tap it.

 

[AquaX]

Okay, lol look at the new thread i would post pics if i had a better camera but my phone is a piece of crap. Someone from quebec just made a thread he bought the same coils as me and has the same problem. Hopefully anyone else thinking of hsd will see this thread and know up front its not a direct install! it's not a whole lot of work but still very frustrating since these were a fortune