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Oct 28, 2003 | 10:51 PM

EJ20wrx

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suspension worries

i've just recieved my Tanabe gf210 lowering springs today......yay. but i'm new to the whole subaru thing, so im not familiar w/ the susupension setup yet. i'm planing on doing my own install, and jsut dont wanna get stuck in the middle of the job cause it's my daily driver. is there any posts that show the install on a MY04 wrx? i'm sure that the install is similar on the 02-03 models as well, any pics and install info will be much appreciated........thnx........Brandon

Oct 30, 2003 | 04:25 PM

Magish

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Try a search and it probably will come up with what you need.
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Oct 30, 2003 | 06:24 PM

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Go to www.scoobymods.com

Almost every mod you will want to do is outlined on the site with helpful photos.

Nov 12, 2003 | 01:02 PM

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Yea, use the ScoobyMods post - it was a big help for me. A couple of things from recent experience on a 2003.

- Get spring compressors even though some people say you don't need them.
- Make sure to loosen the top nut holding the struts together before removal from the car - it's a major PITA otherwise.
- The rear 19mm nuts holding the strut to the wheel carrier are a huge problem!!! I almost gave up. They are so tight.
- The newer struts don't require the brake line to be disconnected from the caliper.

Good luck.

Nov 13, 2003 | 02:34 PM

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yah those 19mm lower bolts are frekkin impossible to take off.
make sure you get a breaker bar and a cheaper pipe, or
be ready to hack a box wrench with your 32oz mallet.

Nov 13, 2003 | 05:14 PM

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yah those 19mm lower bolts are frekkin impossible to take off.
make sure you get a breaker bar and a cheaper pipe, or
be ready to hack a box wrench with your 32oz mallet.

mine came off just fine...with a pneumatic impact wrench! air tools rock.

seriously though, this is an easy install. follow the directions and you'll be fine.

Dec 12, 2003 | 07:48 AM

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how are the tanabe gf 210s?

Dec 12, 2003 | 05:41 PM

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Use the lug wrench that comes with the car to get those 19mm bolts off

We were breaking wrenches and ratches

Then I took the breaker bar and put it on the lug wrench, remember it was also 19mm and voila! they came off. Get at least 3 foot bar... the more the merrier

jason

p.s. the drivers side is alot easier to get off, epecally if yer chubby

Dec 14, 2003 | 06:53 PM

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I used a Craftsman 19mm 1/2" drive socket on an 18 inch breaker to get mine (and several other people's) loose, but the lug wrench is a really good idea. Especially since the pipe extension is a lot cheaper than Craftsman tools.

Last edited by Kevin M; Dec 14, 2003 at 06:56 PM.