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Removing rear struts
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:12 am
by ajflan
I'm about ready to install my lowering springs. My question is do I have to remove the rear interior panels to remove the rear struts?
Re: Removing rear struts (ajflan)
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:14 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
Yes, you have to remove the floor panel and everything under the rear seat to reach the rear strut nuts.
Re: Removing rear struts (ajflan)
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:15 am
by BlueCrush
Interior side panels? No, just the floor storage compartment door and trays.
Re: Removing rear struts (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:20 am
by ajflan
Great! Thanks guys. I'm doing it with my uncle pretty soon, and he wanted to know what he was getting into. Much appreaciated.
Re: Removing rear struts (ajflan)
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:06 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
Here a step by step (with pics) on how to install lowering springshttp://matrixowners.com/forums...stall
Re: Removing rear struts (ajflan)
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:11 am
by Mavrik
If you have an air ratchet with an elbow adapter for a socket it will be easy.
Re: Removing rear struts (Mavrik)
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:59 pm
by vibe Freak
Just make sure that you do rears one at a time.
Re: Removing rear struts (vibe Freak)
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:08 pm
by ragingfish
Quote, originally posted by vibe Freak »Just make sure that you do rears one at a time. fronts too.
Re: Removing rear struts (ragingfish)
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:29 am
by Mavrik
Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »fronts too.why? I took all four off at the same time and did them all at once.
Re: Removing rear struts (Mavrik)
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:27 am
by ajflan
My uncle has been a mechanic for 20 somthin years, so I think he'll be able to guide me through it pretty well. Its great working with him because he has every automotive tool imaginable.