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I just got a set of Tein s-tech springs for my 4th gen Camry. I am looking at using Tokico blues or KYB GR2 struts, what should I get? I have 18 inch rims that I don't want to bend up so I want a stiff ride but not horrifying.
So I ordered Tokico struts and they came in today. They are going on this saturday hopefully. Anyone have any recommendations for doing the install without air tools?
kidding...shouldnt be too difficult...biggest thing when your doing something like that...i feel...is to be patient and take your time...dont rush yourself at all...u know...good luck
hey...i feel that any time there is a job requireing some sort of important bolt like dealing with replacing the struts...etc...that it is easier if the day before you start putting some wd 40 or some sort of liquid wrench on it...let it start soaking in...another rarely used trick...gotta be careful what you do this around...take a blowtorch and torch the bolt until it is good and hot...let it cool for a second then you can splash a cup of cold water on it...this will make it turn out like nothing...only bad thing is that i weakens the metal so i wouldnt really suggest it...just some interesting knowledge...good luck
Anyone ever have problems with stripping or breaking bolts? I heard that it is a common problem
Damn, my dad and I went through several extensions trying to change out the struts on my 94. I'd recommend getting every socket at least 5/8", or whatever the torque wrench will accept. I think the one I rented from AutoZone was 3/4" and we used a 3/4" to 5/8" adaptor. Anything smaller will most likely snap, like when tightening the main strut bolts (2 big mothers.... about 188 foot-pounds each). I'd also recommend a breaker bar!!!
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Damn, my dad and I went through several extensions trying to change out the struts on my 94. I'd recommend getting every socket at least 5/8", or whatever the torque wrench will accept. I think the one I rented from AutoZone was 3/4" and we used a 3/4" to 5/8" adaptor. Anything smaller will most likely snap, like when tightening the main strut bolts (2 big mothers.... about 188 foot-pounds each). I'd also recommend a breaker bar!!!
Or if you have the means a air wrench will work even better.
Or if you have the means a air wrench will work even better.
Oh, yeah. I'd highly recommend air tools for this job! But he asked about tips without air tools. Either way, it's going to take a while. It took my dad and I about 14 hours to do the swap for 4 wheels. Of course, if you've got lowering springs too, it should go smoother because you won't have to take the time to compress the spring (much, if at all). A floor jack will make rasing the car much easier, and of course you'll need jackstands.
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