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Suspension Woes *update* - SmokeBCBuDZ - 05-04-2007
Alright suspension done with a minor set back along the way namely back order on a bolt that I had to cut because it basically seized itself to the rubber bushing. Anyway the tires have a to high of a profile and a little to wide. So I think for now I am going to put the stock rims back on and save my pennies for lower profile tires. Over all the install was pretty easy just the one control arm giving me grief. Anyway here are a few pics.
Front end went pretty good when it came to removal.
![[Image: DSC00437.jpg]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/SmokeBCBuDZ/DSC00437.jpg)
New front spring installed.
![[Image: DSC00438.jpg]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/SmokeBCBuDZ/DSC00438.jpg)
Rear spring installed with the new lower control arm.
![[Image: DSC00441.jpg]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/SmokeBCBuDZ/DSC00441.jpg)
Heres it is after its all said and done. Notice the hellas ;)
![[Image: DSC00443.jpg]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/SmokeBCBuDZ/DSC00443.jpg)
Old control arm with the cut bolt and bushing.
![[Image: DSC00442.jpg]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/SmokeBCBuDZ/DSC00442.jpg)
My parents Mini S.
![[Image: DSC00440.jpg]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/SmokeBCBuDZ/DSC00440.jpg)
Suspension Woes *update* - ZX5focused - 05-04-2007
i had the same problem man, to the point where i returned the springs to fix the rest of the f*** up :(
s***ty, at least you are still going through wiht it, i wish i woulda finished the job
Suspension Woes *update* - Frost__2001 - 05-04-2007
could be worse, it could have been the same nightmare on the other side as well..
Suspension Woes *update* - Blackzx3 - 05-04-2007
Another way to do it is to lower the control arm from the centre. too late now I know, but for others for future reference.
Suspension Woes *update* - SmokeBCBuDZ - 05-04-2007
Oh well its nice this week I don't mind biking to work haha
Suspension Woes *update* - SmokeBCBuDZ - 05-10-2007
Update!
Suspension Woes *update* - zx5power - 05-10-2007
What shocks you buy ? or you just put springs ?
Suspension Woes *update* - NikiterZTS - 05-10-2007
zx5power,May 9 2007, 10:43 AM Wrote:What shocks you buy ? or you just put springs ?
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i believe he's using stock shocks = no good in a long run :huh:
SmokingweedInBritishColumbia: what is the size your your tires?
Suspension Woes *update* - zx5power - 05-10-2007
lmao , does it need to be like eibach shocks or something or could you just use like top of the line monroe or something.
Suspension Woes *update* - NikiterZTS - 05-10-2007
not sure about monroe......but Eibach would be nice :)
KYB AGX's FTW!!!
Suspension Woes *update* - zx5power - 05-10-2007
if i could find a deal like you.
Suspension Woes *update* - NikiterZTS - 05-10-2007
got my KYB's on ebay....thats the cheappest i could find.....for KW's i found them on sale
Suspension Woes *update* - zx5power - 05-10-2007
wish i had a 05 instead of 06 , 05 I could use those sportlines from canadian tire.