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sid6
08-09-2002, 14:34
Hi,
Could anyone help me out with a "how to " remove the front and rear suspension on my Evo 6. I am finbally getting round to fitting my Eibachs.
If ossible coud someone email the instructions and any drawings to
londis@onetel.net.uk


Thanks in advance for the help

Sid

Ps how long should a qualified mechanic take to do this?
Claudius
08-09-2002, 15:01
Take off the wheels
Remove broke hose from guide in strut
Undo lower fixing points (watch it, brake disc will come forward)
undo top mounts

Do whatever you want to do to your suspension and put it back the other way around.

Should take around 3 - 4 hours for 4 dampers if the person is not used to doing it.

(Lowering springs are not recommended because they alter the stress on the damper without altering the hydraulic settings (bump and rebound) and a possible result may be premature use or even failure of the damper. Handling will not be optimum either with less damper travel than the damper was designed for.)
Rosco
08-09-2002, 17:49
You don't have to undo the three top mounts on the front. Just the nut under the rubber seal, as I found out yesterday.

Claude is right it's not recomended to fit just lower springs, but it makes a hell of an improvement over standard. Had mine on for approx 8months without any problems and am now changing to Drummonds once I get all the bits through!!!
Blade
08-09-2002, 18:14
:D
Claudius
08-09-2002, 18:15
Originally posted by Rosco
You don't have to undo the three top mounts on the front. Just the nut under the rubber seal, as I found out yesterday.

Never done it that way, but you're right. :)
Rosco
08-09-2002, 19:22
Originally posted by Blade
:D

Yes, you can have your smug moment!
Colie
09-09-2002, 21:09
Originally posted by Rosco
You don't have to undo the three top mounts on the front. Just the nut under the rubber seal, as I found out yesterday.



i've had the sus off my a couple of times and did not realise :rolleyes: this was possible...
i would have thought that the nut was under tension from the spring?...but obviously not!...unless this is diferant for a E4:angst:
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Colie