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FRC_Kid
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Well my car currently has the motor pulled out of it and my engine builder is delayed due to an accident..: I'm thinking of going tubular front suspension since I have nothing but time.... This isn't a thread about brands rather prices.
What's the typical going rate that shops/ side mechanics will install a tubular K-member, coil overs, caster camber plates?
Since my motor is out should I just tackle it myself? I just don't like dealing with brakes, don't ask why lol...
Would like to hear from those that have done it themselves. Would you do it again? Or pay? If your motor was out already would it be difficult?
[ May 15, 2012, 02:34 PM: Message edited by: cali95gt ]
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Camara90
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If your motor is out, it does not really get any easier. Your talking removing bolts and bolting up, I think it is very easy.
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Originally posted by Camara90:
If your motor is out, it does not really get any easier. Your talking removing bolts and bolting up, I think it is very easy.
When it comes to the coil over conversions how is that? I don't mind keeping spring perches and running a standard set up of springs if the work is too difficult lol...
I'll make up my mind next week I think..
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Camara90
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As easy as looking at a diagram and throwing it in, worse case you might have to drill out a section on the shocks for the coil over to slip over.
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Boss 327
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I just did mine on the cobra with the motor in it and it wasent hard, so Im sure with no motor will make it easier.
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It's pretty simple especially with the motor out. The part to keep any eye on now is squaring the k-member to the chassis, which just requires some plumb bobs and careful measuring.
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NEIGHT
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I personally would ONLY install it myself if the motor was out, otherwise I'd pay someone to do it.
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My bro and I threw some f/r mm coilovers and cc plates on my new edge, straight forward. I would just assemble the coilovers first. Mm has great instructions.
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its easy bro, with motor in or out.
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shits easy, but then again i think alot of the shit is easy cause im doin it everyday lol.. all the 1s i did the motors were in, bout 2 do another 1 in the next week or 2, but this 1 is goin 2 b better than the others cause the motor is out ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) ....
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shits easy, but then again i think alot of the shit is easy cause im doin it everyday lol.. all the 1s i did the motors were in, bout 2 do another 1 in the next week or 2, but this 1 is goin 2 b better than the others cause the motor is out ....
Lol you are always wrenching D!! Well I might just buckle down and purchase one next week... If I'm skilled enough to pull my motor apart and out I hope I can tackle this... I'm leaning towards spring perches and no coilovers. That'll make it super simple.... Expect a call from me D if I get stuck hahaha
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going coilovers will be easier than sticking w/ spring perches imo..
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going coilovers will be easier than sticking w/ spring perches imo..
+1. Coil overs are super easy on these cars.
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Originally posted by SSF 50:
shits easy, but then again i think alot of the shit is easy cause im doin it everyday lol.. all the 1s i did the motors were in, bout 2 do another 1 in the next week or 2, but this 1 is goin 2 b better than the others cause the motor is out ....
Lol you are always wrenching D!! Well I might just buckle down and purchase one next week... If I'm skilled enough to pull my motor apart and out I hope I can tackle this... I'm leaning towards spring perches and no coilovers. That'll make it super simple.... Expect a call from me D if I get stuck hahaha
haha.... man the coil overs r easy, when i got offered 2 do my 1st set i was like damn not sure, once i got the job & pulled the parts out i was like DAMN ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) thats all it is!! lol... yup hit me up!
[ May 15, 2012, 05:00 PM: Message edited by: SSF 50 ]
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Dude that 5.0 is not a 5.0 no way bro. It has to have a diff motor.
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[ May 15, 2012, 05:01 PM: Message edited by: SSF 50 ]
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Dude that 5.0 is not a 5.0 no way bro. It has to have a diff motor.
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K member swap is really simple ,just make sure you have an extra hand removing the original one Hit me you need help on anything
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in your cars present condition, 100 to 150. but if u can use a plub bob, have a flat surface, find your pick up up points, use a tape measure, u can do it your self fairly simple.
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Like a few said, make sure you take the time to properly square the K member up to the Chassis with the Plumb Bobs, otherwise it will be off.
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I did mines myself an at first i was kind of worried but when i took the old one off then the new one came i had so much confidence an i held the kmember with one hand an put blots in thats how lightweight it is an easy it is.get some messuring tape an some strong washer for the bolts on the outer bolts for the kmember because the little stock bolts probly go through the holes a little.an i wasnt happy with that so i added strong washers for a perfect fit.
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
I personally would ONLY install it myself if the motor was out, otherwise I'd pay someone to do it.
Bro you will cut your hand off trying to install the k member lol jk bro how's the healing coming along?
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Like a few said, make sure you take the time to properly square the K member up to the Chassis with the Plumb Bobs, otherwise it will be off.
+1000 for the Plumb Bob
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