Tein Type Flex + Install

[MrE]

I was just curious if anyone on here could tell me how long it took for them to put the Type Flex onto their DSM. Also, are the parts bolt-on, and is the installation easy to do? BTW, do you guys think the factory settings for these coilovers will work with my new 18" rims? Thanks in advance .

 

[cait sith]

Here's a bunch of pictures from my JIC FLT-A2 install, you should be able to follow them pretty easily.

http://www.syntheticpawn.com/misc/jic_pictures/

 

[MrE]

I'm so jealous of your setup Wish I coulda gotten that, but I guess the Flex will have to do hehe. Thanks alot for your informative post .

 

[MrE]

Alright, it seems I'm running into a little snag on the install. While I'm taking the lower mount off (U-shape thing?), I can't seem to get this little bolt out of the hole. I'm able to take out the top and bottom bolt/nut, but the little bolt next to the top one won't come off. It seems to be stuck. Could anyone help me with this problem?

The area I'm talking about is shown in the pictures below marked with a green circle.

 

[jtmcinder]

Yeah, swaybar endlinks can be a real pain. I assume you are holding the post with one 14mm wrench while trying to turn the nut with another 14mm. And I assume you have gone after it with PB'laster, Thrust, or whatever you like. If so, welcome to my boat. It will probably have to be cut off and replaced.

- Jtoby

 

[cait sith]

Just leave it on and pull.

I got my setup on without removing the endlinks.