coilover installing problem HELP ASAP!

JKonquer · 12-20-2006, 06:05 PM

so i was installing my cusco coilover with my friend. we finished the front coilovers and we are about to do the rear coilovers. So we jacked up the car with the wheels on bricks since my car is very low and i couldn't get my jack to fit in.
so while we are jacking up the car, the wheel(that was on the brick) slips and wheels came off the brick. the car didn't drop or fell hard since all the wheels were on the car at the time. HOWEVER, i start hearing water dripping noise from underneath the car. we check it out and it was tranny fluid. and we notice that front driver side of the axle came loose from the tranny! about 1-2 inch out. we called some guys and they told us to put it back in. so after messing with it about a hour, we finally did.

so with that said. does this happened to anybody? i never seen a axle come off like that.
And is this safe to drive once we top off the fluid? or do i need to replace anything?

please reply as soon as possible
thanks
-jae

krazyk1371 · 12-20-2006, 06:10 PM

I've never heard of this before. I would take it to a Subaru tech and have him take a look at it.

rmo55c · 12-20-2006, 06:15 PM

you're axle came loose - happens during coilover installs sometimes. Don't be stupid like me and not notice it until you drive off.

Just follow the instructions on putting an axle back - its pretty much just jammin it back in the diff.

neal0124 · 12-20-2006, 06:15 PM

You were with Randy right? He called me. There shouldn't be a problem as long as you got the axle installed all the way. He didn't tell me the wheels were on bricks, but that still doesn't explain how the axle would come out. Very strange. As long as the gear oil isn't still leaking you can just top it off and you should be fine. Don't take your car to the dealer for service anymore, who knows wheather or not the mechanics are having fun in your car at your expense.

P.S. run minimum camber on the plates till you get a good alignment. I didn't and tore my tires up. Now I need an alignment and a new set of tires. Dam.

JKonquer · 12-20-2006, 06:21 PM

yeah its funny, the tranny oil would leak for little and it stopped. we jammed it in all the way. and i haven't driven it yet.

wheels were on brick since the jack didn't fit. and i forgot to put it on 1st and i guess it slipped off while we were jacking it up.

thanks for the info. so axle shouldn't come off while im driving right?

JKonquer · 12-20-2006, 06:22 PM

but should i take it to dealer to get it checked?

91TB78 · 12-20-2006, 06:29 PM

You'll be fine, just make sure you put it back in. It happens.

May I suggest using 2 scrap pieces of lumber from Home Depot over bricks? I use two pieces about 8" wide, 12-18" long and are about 1-2" high. It gives my cars just enough clearance to get my jack under the car.

JKonquer · 12-20-2006, 07:08 PM

cool thanks guys. im so relieved.

JKonquer · 12-20-2006, 08:40 PM

so how the hell did it come off? is it always loose like that? it feels like it could come off just by kicking it

Greg · 12-20-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKonquer

so how the hell did it come off? is it always loose like that? it feels like it could come off just by kicking it

If the hub is not supported when the strut/coilover is removed, the hub will tip outward and pull the shaft out of the diff.

HWYKING · 12-20-2006, 09:37 PM

told ya jae, we good! we'll finish the rear coilovers in the morning and ill hook up your econ as well. no worries!

12-20-2006, 06:05 PM	#1
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,119 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	coilover installing problem HELP ASAP! so i was installing my cusco coilover with my friend. we finished the front coilovers and we are about to do the rear coilovers. So we jacked up the car with the wheels on bricks since my car is very low and i couldn't get my jack to fit in. so while we are jacking up the car, the wheel(that was on the brick) slips and wheels came off the brick. the car didn't drop or fell hard since all the wheels were on the car at the time. HOWEVER, i start hearing water dripping noise from underneath the car. we check it out and it was tranny fluid. and we notice that front driver side of the axle came loose from the tranny! about 1-2 inch out. we called some guys and they told us to put it back in. so after messing with it about a hour, we finally did. so with that said. does this happened to anybody? i never seen a axle come off like that. And is this safe to drive once we top off the fluid? or do i need to replace anything? please reply as soon as possible thanks -jae This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-20-2006, 09:37 PM	#11
HWYKING Senior STI Driver Car: 06 SGM STI Fav Mod: CUSCO 1.5 RS lsd Location: Southern Kalifonia Posts: 391 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	told ya jae, we good! we'll finish the rear coilovers in the morning and ill hook up your econ as well. no worries! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-20-2006, 06:10 PM	#2
krazyk1371 Professional STI Racer Car: '06 WRB/Silver STI Fav Mod: Kartboy Gear Location: San Marcos, Ca. Posts: 702 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I've never heard of this before. I would take it to a Subaru tech and have him take a look at it.

12-20-2006, 06:15 PM	#3
rmo55c Silver Member Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: PWT Points Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 961 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	you're axle came loose - happens during coilover installs sometimes. Don't be stupid like me and not notice it until you drive off. Just follow the instructions on putting an axle back - its pretty much just jammin it back in the diff.

12-20-2006, 06:15 PM	#4
neal0124 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline sways, ohlins coils, cusco motor mounts Location: Castaic, Southern Califor Posts: 312 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	You were with Randy right? He called me. There shouldn't be a problem as long as you got the axle installed all the way. He didn't tell me the wheels were on bricks, but that still doesn't explain how the axle would come out. Very strange. As long as the gear oil isn't still leaking you can just top it off and you should be fine. Don't take your car to the dealer for service anymore, who knows wheather or not the mechanics are having fun in your car at your expense. P.S. run minimum camber on the plates till you get a good alignment. I didn't and tore my tires up. Now I need an alignment and a new set of tires. Dam.

12-20-2006, 06:21 PM	#5
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,119 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	yeah its funny, the tranny oil would leak for little and it stopped. we jammed it in all the way. and i haven't driven it yet. wheels were on brick since the jack didn't fit. and i forgot to put it on 1st and i guess it slipped off while we were jacking it up. thanks for the info. so axle shouldn't come off while im driving right?

12-20-2006, 06:22 PM	#6
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,119 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	but should i take it to dealer to get it checked?

12-20-2006, 06:29 PM	#7
91TB78 S204 Racer Car: 06 IX MR Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,667 Join Date: Mar 2002 Trader Rating: (12)	You'll be fine, just make sure you put it back in. It happens. May I suggest using 2 scrap pieces of lumber from Home Depot over bricks? I use two pieces about 8" wide, 12-18" long and are about 1-2" high. It gives my cars just enough clearance to get my jack under the car.

12-20-2006, 07:08 PM	#8
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,119 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	cool thanks guys. im so relieved.

12-20-2006, 08:40 PM	#9
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,119 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	so how the hell did it come off? is it always loose like that? it feels like it could come off just by kicking it