Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

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Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby Protomorph » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:15 pm

Originally posted by: Khan4rtist on Aveoclub.net


After weeks of procrastinating and eventually forgetting to write this how to. I finally did it. Sorry if the format is a bit messy, I did my best to clean it up, so dont bitch about it, Im saving you labor costs from those thieves at repair shops/dealerships.

To install the springs you will need the following tools:

2 jack stands
1 jack
spring compressors
air compressor with air ratchet and impact wrench*
elbow grease

*i recommend air tools, they will make your life a whole lot easier

this shouldnot take you more than 2 hours.

Stock Height
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The springs
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THE REAR AND FRONT SPRINGS ARE DIFFERENT YOUR MANUAL WILL SAY WHICH
SPRING IS WHICH DO NOT MIX THEM UP!

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The stock front springs compared to the H&R's
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Start off by jacking up the rear of the car and placing it on jackstands.
NEVER WORK UNDER A CAR WITH JUST A JACK, ALWAYS USE JACKSTANDS! USE YOUR HEAD!

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Support the torsion beam with the jack and remove the bolt that is holding the rear shock to the beam.
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[b][size=130]Lower the jack just enough for you to remove the springs. The stock springs should come out with little force.
Make sure you do not mix up the rubber things that are on the bottom and top of the spring, you will be resusing these for the H&R's.
To put the shock back on the beam, use the jack to raise the bar just enough so you can slide in the bolt as shown below.

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That was easy wasnt it? Now the front, its a little harder but you can do it.

Jack up the front of the car and support it with jack stands

AGAIN DO NOT WORK UNDER THE CAR WITH A JACK, USE JACK STANDS!

Once the car is raised, remove the front wheels.
Remove this nut first. If you are wondering why this nut is still on in the next pictures,
its coz i didnt remove this first and i figured out that it is easier to remove it
before you start trying to unbolt the strut. Trial and error I guess.

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Now unhook brake lines from the strut so you dont pull them and break them. Unbolt the strut from the top(not pictured, theres
three nuts). Then remove the 2 gold bolts holding the strut to the disk brake assembly. You might have to
strike the bolts with a rubber mallet to convince them to come out, if you do not have a rubber mallet and
just a regular hammer, use a towel infront of the hammer so you do not damage the bolt as you are striking it.

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Now that you have the strut out, take the spring compressors and compress the spring.
Be careful as the springs have tons(literaly) of stored energy while compressed. Remove the top nut.

CAUTION DO NOT LOSE ANY OF THE PIECES THAT CAN COME OFF AFTER YOU REMOVE THIS NUT,
YOU WILL NEED TO PLACE THEM IN EXACTLY THE SAME ORDER THAT THEY WERE IN!!!

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Now uncompress the springs and place them somewhere, compress the H&R's and place them on the strut.
Place the pieces back on the strut. You will need to pull the strut so you can screw the top back on to the strut.
Reverse all the steps to place the strut back on, you may need the jack for this to support the strut as you bolt it back up.



Youre done!! (dont forget to put the wheels back on hehe)
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Re: Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby Petrified.Rabbit » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:25 pm

about time, i was thinking you were the master lurker.

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Re: Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby Protomorph » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:46 pm

hah yeah i felt it was the right time to post something especially since i cant look at it anymore over at aveoclub. i just happened to have it still tabbed in my browser so copied it over ;)

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Re: Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby WOLFMAN AK907 » Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:04 pm

I need to order some for mine, but I'm really wanting coil-overs. I'm still waiting for xiaogary to confirm if Evo9 ones work. Nice work protomorph, this will definently help.
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Re: Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby HitecRednec » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:11 pm

Quote from Xiogary concerning Coilovers "Its not from evo 9. Its from Getz, Camry and Colt combination."

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Re: Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby Petrified.Rabbit » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:13 pm

i have coil overs on order.. i will let you know how it turns out.

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Re: Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby WOLFMAN AK907 » Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:54 pm

Please do rabbit, I'd appreciate it. PM me with details, thanks man.
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Re: Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby Petrified.Rabbit » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:09 pm

once i receive them. compare everything, and install them i will let everyone know how it works. i don't want to get any hopes up for people but they cost only $400. my friends are running the same brand on a few cars, and are very happy with them. they are not dampening adjustable though. but cant beat the price. and you could always add adjustable inserts when/if they need replaced..

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Re: Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby trempus » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:31 pm

i need to lower mine
for some reason mine looks higher than every other aveo i see around
i can almost fit my head between the wheel and the fender
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Re: Installing H&R's (or any other springs) 56k warning

Postby ontarian_frog » Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:20 pm

trempus wrote:i need to lower mine
for some reason mine looks higher than every other aveo i see around
i can almost fit my head between the wheel and the fender


I'm with you on that one... Were getting some profit sharing next week, hopefully the economy has been good to me :D



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