How To: H&R Springs (P5)

[Laser03pro]

Yeh i heard about that im sure it isnt to hard. If you do it when you change your springs it will prob be easier. Not sure tho havnt looked under neath my car really good yet.

 

[grindMARC]

6. like 2 above, if you don't have a friend or a vise to grab the top mounting piece that keeps the shaft from turning, I'm not sure how you loosen or tighten the top mounting bolt since it will spin in the car.

Harbourfreight sells a pass through ratchet set. I think its $15. Can't find a link at the moment sorry. Sears has a set too, but its like $45.
There is a hole in the center of the ratchet that allows you to put an allen wrench through it to hold the shaft while you tighten/loosen the nut.

 

[toucci]

I installed my illuminas today. I used the new nuts on the top of the fronts and reused the stock nuts on the top of the rear struts and used a super lightweight sillicone spray to lube the threads when putting them on, and was able to keep the shaft from spinning relatively well. Basically, you keep tightening them until it hits the end at which point you torque to 40 lbs or whereabouts. It helped to have pressure from the jack on them to keep the shaft up.

 

[JDM_familia]

so when installing springs, do u have to cut the bumpstops?

 

[Prodigy]

so when installing springs, do u have to cut the bumpstops?

I'd like to know also...

 

[awsmp5]

does anyone know how to do the freakin seat belt?
its stuck in a retracted position and it won't come out at all

 

[awsmp5]

and the bump stops?
are you supposed to cut them cuz i didn't...

 

[Laser03pro]

does anyone know how to do the freakin seat belt?
its stuck in a retracted position and it won't come out at all

You have to turn it upright like it should be maybe shake it then pull the belt out.

 

[Red5_02]

and the bump stops?
are you supposed to cut them cuz i didn't...

The bumpstops on the ground control springs were cut because the assembly was being changed to something completely different. If you install springs specifically made for the P5 then you should have no problem. Keep in mind that if you drop too far, though, you'll have to buy new struts.

 

[awsmp5]

i actually installed struts and springs. and love it

 

[Red5_02]

i actually installed struts and springs. and love it

Should be cool then.

 

[improte5]

great HOW-TO... looking forward to doing mine tomorrow!