STi pink spring installation procedure and pictures! - Page 2

Xman · 07-07-2004, 12:43 PM

one of these makes holding the nuts super easy even in the rear where the clearence to the axle boot is tight. 19mm one end 17mm on the other, very handy for lots of things on Subarus

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944366000

Rev · 07-07-2004, 02:21 PM

Oh yeah

Offset box wrench is another great idea.

When doing the first rear strut, took it off, and I couldn't remove the top 17mm strut bolt. So I searched and found that it was better to loosen it up while the strut is still in place

Best advice ever!

Juiceman · 07-07-2004, 03:04 PM

Do you have a part number for the open-ended socket wrench that you used to get the 17mm strut bolt off?

Thanks,
J

Rev · 07-07-2004, 03:32 PM

I used this, got it at Sears for $29.99. Very nice ratchet, nice build quality.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00930593000

Rev · 07-07-2004, 08:21 PM

OK. Added tightening torque ratings.

NDMac · 07-08-2004, 09:53 AM

Nice instructions Thunder! Is there anyway u can make this thread sticky? it's even better if this thread goes to the Modifications section.

Rev · 07-08-2004, 09:29 PM

OK . Sticky it is

lostcool · 07-19-2004, 02:59 PM

Hey STi Thunder .....how much is those pink spring...and where did you get it...and how much lower is the front / rear after installation?

getzmo · 08-17-2004, 03:45 PM

Hey STI Thunder, can you tell me what size hex key you used in the install?. I was looking at the picture and was thinking it is a 8 or 9mm

Rev · 08-17-2004, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getzmo

Hey STI Thunder, can you tell me what size hex key you used in the install?. I was looking at the picture and was thinking it is a 8 or 9mm

Hex key is 6mm.

**944turboguy** · 08-29-2004, 07:05 PM

Great thread !!

getzmo · 08-29-2004, 07:19 PM

This thread helped me in installing my springs. I know that most of you dislike the Tein S-tech but I dont track the car anyway so I guess I will not know if it is bad or not.

Rev · 08-29-2004, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getzmo

This thread helped me in installing my springs. I know that most of you dislike the Tein S-tech but I dont track the car anyway so I guess I will not know if it is bad or not.

Glad to hear I was able to help you out

STItheWORX'05 · 09-03-2004, 07:21 AM

does the front still sit higher than the back?

getzmo · 09-03-2004, 10:02 PM

it looks level to me. In fact, I think it is still leveling out since I finished the install a week ago.

07-07-2004, 12:43 PM	#16
Xman S204 Racer Car: 2004 STi Fav Mod: Momo fixed back seat, harness bar and Willans 6 point harness Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,827 Join Date: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	one of these makes holding the nuts super easy even in the rear where the clearence to the axle boot is tight. 19mm one end 17mm on the other, very handy for lots of things on Subarus http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944366000 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-07-2004, 08:21 PM	#20
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	NH: Crucial Racing Uppipe OK. Added tightening torque ratings.

07-08-2004, 09:53 AM	#21
NDMac The Next Petter Solberg Car: 04 STi (RIP) Fav Mod: AP Location: East Coast Posts: 899 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	PDI question...(pics) Nice instructions Thunder! Is there anyway u can make this thread sticky? it's even better if this thread goes to the Modifications section.

08-17-2004, 03:45 PM	#24
getzmo Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Chicagoland Posts: 41 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Differential oil leaks Hey STI Thunder, can you tell me what size hex key you used in the install?. I was looking at the picture and was thinking it is a 8 or 9mm

09-03-2004, 10:02 PM	#30
getzmo Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Chicagoland Posts: 41 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	it looks level to me. In fact, I think it is still leveling out since I finished the install a week ago. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-07-2004, 02:21 PM	#17
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Oh yeah Offset box wrench is another great idea. When doing the first rear strut, took it off, and I couldn't remove the top 17mm strut bolt. So I searched and found that it was better to loosen it up while the strut is still in place Best advice ever!

07-07-2004, 03:04 PM	#18
Juiceman Amateur STI Driver Posts: 8 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Do you have a part number for the open-ended socket wrench that you used to get the 17mm strut bolt off? Thanks, J

07-07-2004, 03:32 PM	#19
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I used this, got it at Sears for $29.99. Very nice ratchet, nice build quality. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00930593000

07-08-2004, 09:29 PM	#22
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	OK . Sticky it is

07-19-2004, 02:59 PM	#23
lostcool Junior STI Driver Posts: 51 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey STi Thunder .....how much is those pink spring...and where did you get it...and how much lower is the front / rear after installation?

08-29-2004, 07:05 PM	#26
944turboguy OLD GUY VENDOR Car: karting, sports car Fav Mod: racing instructor, service manager Posts: 731 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Great thread !!

08-29-2004, 07:19 PM	#27
getzmo Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Chicagoland Posts: 41 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	This thread helped me in installing my springs. I know that most of you dislike the Tein S-tech but I dont track the car anyway so I guess I will not know if it is bad or not.

09-03-2004, 07:21 AM	#29
STItheWORX'05 Amateur STI Driver Car: my STI, having fun. Fav Mod: warehouse manager Location: South Bay, Cali Posts: 36 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	does the front still sit higher than the back?