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Old 01-16-2007 | 10:11 PM
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there is a hole in the top of the strut rod for an allen wrench/key so you dont have to risk jacking up the threads with a pair of pliers. you can rent a spring compressor from any auto parts store and do it your self. i did my springs by myself in about 3 hours. oh,and pb blaster is the best sh*t ever made.
 
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Old 01-16-2007 | 10:12 PM
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oh forgot that was without air tools
 
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Old 01-16-2007 | 10:29 PM
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There is some really good detailed DIYs on the net if you do some searching on different honda sites.
all the DIY's in the world won't remove a seized bolt with a wrench. You may well be able to do it yourself, but I'm just saying, have a backup plan.
 
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Old 01-16-2007 | 10:55 PM
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thats like the part u can see in the engine bay, the top of the strut right?
yeah it is flip
 
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Old 01-16-2007 | 11:01 PM
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DIY isnt my profession so im no expert on them, but heavy equip mech is. correct fitting wrenches and a good penetrating oil such as bp works 99% of the time.
 
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Old 01-24-2007 | 11:48 AM
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well i think i've decided to do it myself. You gotta learn sometime right? I think i basically understand how to do it, i will just have to find/borrow/rent out some spring compressors and get soem of that PB stuff.

Where can i buy that PB stuff at?
 
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Old 01-24-2007 | 11:55 AM
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got my pb blaster from home depot, it came with a big can and a little can for the toolbox
 
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Old 01-24-2007 | 01:11 PM
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Auto stores will carry it, Napa, AZ, AAP, etc.. As well as hardware stores like my04 said.

You can also rent the compressors from Autozone. It'll cost you like $80 but you get all of it back when you return them
 
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Old 01-24-2007 | 01:18 PM
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gena need spring compressors, allen keys, sockets, wrenches, pb blaster, maybe a hammer, jacks, jack stands, recommend a tq wrench, a very large breaker bar if u dont have air tools, help from a friend that may kno atleast a lil about what their doing, and LOTS of time. i suggest having the whole day open just incase anything goes wrong. also might want some other form of transportation(that friend) incase u need to hit up the auto store or w/e. also a backup plan. theres a good chance u might break a LCA bolt in the rear, if that happens u could try to get it out urself by drilling or w/e means, or if ur tired of working on it, take it to a shop. i'd highly suggest buying a lil torch from home depot for like $10-15 and heating up that LCA bolt before going at it. if u do heat it up, u'll need new bushings and possibly boltsaswell. good luck!
 
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Old 01-24-2007 | 01:32 PM
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^^ what he said
 


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