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    how do you fit g-max lowering springs and shocks


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    simply get the old ones off & fit the new ones..

    you will need a decent jack, some axle stands, a socket set, and a hammer. a full set is about an hours work to fit...

    then get its tracking checked because the wheels will not point straight.

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    unbolt old items bin the g-max
    buy some GAZ

    fit and bolt up new items. simples

    jack
    sockets/spanners
    wheel brace

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    balljoint tool?????????? why?

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    how the hell do you really think your going to build a rally/track car?

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    Quote Originally Posted by let_nova
    balljoint tool?????????? why?
    edited out, i was mixing them up with astra ones.. i edited it & put in hammer.....

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    easy cos the topmounts are on them already.
    jack your car up either do 1 side at a time or both whatever you want.
    1. wheels off
    2. take the bolts of that go through the bottom of the shock/hub
    3.take the 2 13mm off the top mounts from inside the engine bay
    with me so far

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    tbh mate, if you are buying these with out anyidea how to fit them, maybe do a bit of research first.

    now im all for new learners, and i wish you the best. but have a read through the guides, and watch videos on youtube, i found some very good videos when i learned how to my suspension. and dont rush it. mowgli says about an hour, which woudl be rushing imo.

    just take it easy. i done my whole set in a day. but i had to compress the springs. which you dont have to do.

    so simply take of the front, which is 4 bolts. and the rears are 2 bolts. each side that is

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    Quote Originally Posted by General Baxter
    how the hell do you really think your going to build a rally/track car?
    just read this.......

    http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131331

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