This is a lot safer that using the spring clamps. User can control the tension by either add or remove weight from the handles and it's even compressed. Even when it's not, you don't worry about spring popping at you. Worse can happen if you lose your balance and fall on your ass.
I got an alignment after everything was completed. Not sure about the torque specs. I just tighten them on feels. If you're using the regular socket wrench, you'll know that is tight enough.
Where did you buy the parts? Do you have links? Great video by the way, I'm looking to do it myself on my 2002 Celica GT and this is going to be very helpful!
I got the on eBay. Hope the link work. www.ebay.com/itm/151430816506?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=0bquVHCfRYe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=IPwfKrY2SMG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Try to lift the rubber boot exposing the metal rod. Sometimes it has a flat spot allowing you to stick a wrench in it. Using an impact driver to lose the castle nut will also another way.
I used the original oem springs. Just replacing the struts only. Dont get the complete chinese ones. The springs will be to stiff causing uncomfortable ride.
the best way to compress the struts I like that method honestly .
This is a lot safer that using the spring clamps. User can control the tension by either add or remove weight from the handles and it's even compressed. Even when it's not, you don't worry about spring popping at you. Worse can happen if you lose your balance and fall on your ass.
@@tonedubb4325 did you build it from scratch ? If yes make a video about it.
There's a video on it. Here's the link.
czcams.com/video/fht1FmKIy58/video.html
Such nice camera work, no shaking and good lighting and angles.
How about torque specs and alignment, bro?
I got an alignment after everything was completed. Not sure about the torque specs. I just tighten them on feels. If you're using the regular socket wrench, you'll know that is tight enough.
Where did you buy the parts? Do you have links? Great video by the way, I'm looking to do it myself on my 2002 Celica GT and this is going to be very helpful!
I got the on eBay. Hope the link work.
www.ebay.com/itm/151430816506?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=0bquVHCfRYe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=IPwfKrY2SMG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
www.ebay.com/itm/274318961026?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=9450sdYXQ3u&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=IPwfKrY2SMG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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No way bro! I'm doing the same thing on my 02 GT tomorrow. Small world
@@goldenTym it's quite easy to replace them. Good luck.
Did you need to re align the car?
It will not interfere with the rear alignment. It will affect the front. Once everything is done. I did get 4 wheel alignment.
My tie rod keeps spinning in place can you give me any tips
Try to lift the rubber boot exposing the metal rod. Sometimes it has a flat spot allowing you to stick a wrench in it. Using an impact driver to lose the castle nut will also another way.
Some tie rod you can insert an Allen wrench by the nut to keep it from spinning.
What springs did you use .need to do my fronts ?
I used the original oem springs. Just replacing the struts only. Dont get the complete chinese ones. The springs will be to stiff causing uncomfortable ride.
@@tonedubb4325 i bought some from 1A auto and they been ok not too bad. Should’ve just changed the struts like you stated.
@@mosthated8190 maybe you can track down the original springs and switch them back if possible. If the ride is not so bad then just leave them alone.