Flex install help

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08-22-2007, 05:51 PM
juxt3r

Flex install help

I'm really tired of always having the tallest car at the few meets I can actually attend! Anyone care to offer up a level driveway or garage, a torque wrench or three and some hands to install a set of Flex on my li'l white car? :D

N.B.: With zero experience in this area of a Miata, I'll need all the help I can get for install and ride height adjustment. :gaah:

Food & beverages of choice are, of course, provided.
Looking at any of the following dates in August: 25, 26 or 31.

If you've never seen a short guy swear at inanimate objects, I swear it's a good time! ;)
08-22-2007, 06:55 PM
johnwag

I'm planning on putting my fender braces on this weekend, but I'll lend you a hand if I can.
08-23-2007, 10:59 AM
Magma

My garage is available, Someone will need to bring a big pry bar and some spring compressors, but i should have everything else you need, or we can always borrow. I live in Carrollton, PM me for more info
08-23-2007, 11:04 AM
2K Miata

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Originally Posted by Magma

My garage is available, Someone will need to bring a big pry bar and some spring compressors, but i should have everything else you need, or we can always borrow. I live in Carrollton, PM me for more info

Uhmmm...no need for spring compressors with Tein Flex. They are a one-piece replacement. Pull the old ones out and replace with the new ones. You'll still need that big old pry bar to push down on the A-arms.
08-23-2007, 11:39 AM
Magma

Nice, so much easier then
08-23-2007, 02:32 PM
HudsonHawk

So now you just need a bunch of guys standing around giving directions.
08-23-2007, 02:34 PM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by Magma

My garage is available, Someone will need to bring a big pry bar and some spring compressors, but i should have everything else you need, or we can always borrow. I live in Carrollton, PM me for more info

I bet you'll even kick him in the ol' cabeza at no extra charge!
08-23-2007, 02:56 PM
cone-cerned

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Originally Posted by 2K Miata

You'll still need that big old pry bar to push down on the A-arms.

There is an easier way. Use the Hollis method and remove the long bolt from the upper A arm.
08-23-2007, 03:12 PM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by cone-cerned

There is an easier way. Use the Hollis method and remove the long bolt from the upper A arm.

You and altiain can do it that way if you want... I still think it's easier to use the San Diego method. Rudedog's head was only damaged (was it?) because... get this... brake rotors turn!
08-23-2007, 03:13 PM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by tailchaser

You and altiain can do it that way if you want...

Add me to that list the bolt Hollis long bolt method rocks! ::Banana::
08-23-2007, 03:21 PM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Add me to that list the bolt Hollis method rocks! ::Banana::

Good thing the fastener used to attach the upper arm isn't a screw...
08-23-2007, 03:28 PM
Magma

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Originally Posted by tailchaser

You and altiain can do it that way if you want... I still think it's easier to use the San Diego method. Rudedog's head was only damaged (was it?) because... get this... brake rotors turn!

yeah I think we both learned that lesson
08-23-2007, 03:33 PM
sammm

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Add me to that list the bolt Hollis long bolt method rocks!

+eleventyhundred.... I've done both methods more than once. The long-bolt is much easier.
08-23-2007, 05:00 PM
Miatamoto

Used the San Diego method numerous times and found it very easy. YMMV.