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Koni Coilover / ECS LCA Install

Here's some pics of my Koni Coilover install completed March, 2007. Thanks to those who ventured first - could not have done it without them and wouldn't even try.

Useful links:
http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/brakes_and_suspension/coilover_suspension/
http://www.nclh.org/car/coilover_howto/
http://www.loomknitting.com/auditt/
http://www.ttgallery.fotk...and_pics/suspension_mods/

       
    
    
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Some tools required for the job - duct tape has a place in every project
1 Some tools required for the job - du…
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This was the last job for my faithful floor jack. Lasted 20 years so it's prolly time for a new one anyway. Need at least 2 jack stands, I have 4.
2 This was the last job for my faithfu…
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Strut snugger - modification of Steve Schwing's idea. Had two extra spring perches so I used them in combination with three 5/8" washers to keep the strut lifted. It's supposed to ease removal - mine came out pretty easy.
3 Strut snugger - modification of Stev…
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Assembled strut snugger
4 Assembled strut snugger
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Spring compressor mod parts. 4 5/8" washers and two 1/2" 5" steel pipe nipples. Need to test fit these since the ID can vary by quite abit and they may not fit over the threaded shaft of the spring compressors.
5 Spring compressor mod parts. 4 5/8" …
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Assembled spring compressors
6 Assembled spring compressors
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New toys - Koni threaded suspension kit purchased at PURE Motorsport http://www.purems.com/
7 New toys - Koni threaded suspension …
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Koni parts along with ECS adjustable control arms, H&R spacers and upper strut mounting kit. All purchased here: http://www.ecstuning.com/
8 Koni parts along with ECS adjustable…
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Goodyear F1 235-35-19F and 265-30-19R mounted on Axis Supermesh 19 x 8.5 Front, 19 x 9.5 rear. Can't get these wheels no mo. They're not the lightest, not the strongest but they sure are pretty
9 Goodyear F1 235-35-19F and 265-30-19…
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Strut nut removal - not pretty but it worked
10 Strut nut removal - not pretty but i…
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After removing the strut nuts, I placed these perches and the 3 washers on and tightened it back up a bit.
11 After removing the strut nuts, I pla…
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Up on jackstands
12 Up on jackstands
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This light rocks - pretty cheap at Sears
13 This light rocks - pretty cheap at S…
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Hmmmmm.... My first victim
14 Hmmmmm.... My first victim
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Remove 18mm bolt
15 Remove 18mm bolt
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Other side...
16 Other side...
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Here's the other 18mm that holds the sway bar link
17 Here's the other 18mm that holds the…
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View of same from other side
18 View of same from other side
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Move that sucker out of the way
19 Move that sucker out of the way
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Resting peacefully...... I think I need to rest too.
20 Resting peacefully...... I think I n…
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Need to remove bolt holding this bracket to the strut - 10mm
21 Need to remove bolt holding this bra…
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Remove the bracket after bolt is out
22 Remove the bracket after bolt is out
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still removing the bracket - taking three freaking pictures took longer than removing the part
23 still removing the bracket - taking …
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Here's one more juuust in case your a complete moron and didn't understand after the first three pictures
24 Here's one more juuust in case your …
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Insert 1/4 drive extension into the gap and turn 90 degrees
25 Insert 1/4 drive extension into the …
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Marking my progress with duct tape
26 Marking my progress with duct tape
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Need to remove this little headlight leveling thing - Driver's Side Only!
27 Need to remove this little headlight…
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Here's where it's connected to the control arm - 10mm or something
28 Here's where it's connected to the c…
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Remove this little guy - just another T-25 like the ones missing from your belly pan.
29 Remove this little guy - just anothe…
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Sweet
30 Sweet
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Well that was pretty damn easy....
31 Well that was pretty damn easy....
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Close up of bracket installed on new coilover.
32 Close up of bracket installed on new…
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Prior to adjustment - this would be a bit too low for me.
33 Prior to adjustment - this would be …
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Complete guess at height adjustment - took measurement to keep both sides the same.
34 Complete guess at height adjustment …
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Other side - within .001" is pretty close.
35 Other side - within .001" is pretty …
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Bring the other ring up to lock the perch in place...
36 Bring the other ring up to lock the …
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All tight and ready to go... fronts only took like 45 minutes, really.
37 All tight and ready to go... fronts …
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My engine bay is cleaner than the rest of the car - rained every day that week.
38 My engine bay is cleaner than the re…
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Remove rear fender liner - held by eleventeen T25 torx screws.
39 Remove rear fender liner - held by e…
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Remove these retainers prior to removing the shock and swaybar connection
40 Remove these retainers prior to remo…
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Spring, lower control arm and shock removed
41 Spring, lower control arm and shock …
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This is where the spring sits....
42 This is where the spring sits....
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New spring seated up against the little rubber stop
43 New spring seated up against the lit…
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Put this back where it belongs - or just leave it there in the first place
44 Put this back where it belongs - or …
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Properly seated...
45 Properly seated...
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New spring sitting where it goes...
46 New spring sitting where it goes...
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Adjustable spring perches that come with the Koni's
47 Adjustable spring perches that come …
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Inside view
48 Inside view
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