so, some of you know i'm selling the Corolla of Doom.
well, to do that i need to bring it back to stock. this, unfortunately, means there's a lot of stuff i've gotta do to the car that i can't do, thanks to lack of tools.
would anyone be willing to allow me to come over and borrow tools(and/or a little manpower) for a couple of hours on either friday or saturday this weekend? i have to remove my front springs, rear lip spoiler, and the kit from my bumper. the springs i will probably need a little help to remove...the body parts i'd be able to handle as long as i'm close enough to a power outlet.
i would pay in food/alcohol(if you're of age).
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Laura I know we may not be best friends but I'd at least like to be friends. Your welcome to come down Saturday and do whatever you need to your car. I have all the tools you could need and I have no problem helping you. Just let me know.
Semper Fi SAINT. May you rest in peace.
i appreciate that, Terry.
i'll be in touch.
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Cool.
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I have tools to take off the body parts lol. Dunno much about springs or doing them though. If I can be of any help lemme know. (I don't get off of work until midnight Fri.... no wait... I have off friday lol.
the body parts are held on with 3M doublesticky(and a bolt on each of the corner pieces) - those would probably give me the largest issue trying to remove. because of their horrible location, i'd really have to be working on my back for much of the removal process.
i'd also have to get the parts off without damaging the paint on the car or the pieces. :\
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i would but im too far away.
-Borsty
I got a crowbar and a 20 pound sledge. How can I help?
I have have spring compressers and a the stuff to do springs( i do springs 24/7) and i have compressers and air tools if you need my help i will pack it all in the truck and in the cavy and head up
ohhhh.... 3M double sticky eh? that could be a pita lol. Easiest way to get double sided tape off is with a rubber wheel... which is one thing I do not have.
Lemme know though, provided the noise I'm hearing from my car while driving isn't my axel going out... i'm good to go.
Hi ho hi ho off to the suspension forum I go!!!
guys - i wouldn't necessarily have a good area to work here. sure, Art's all for working in the parking lot, but i'm not a fan. the way people drive in this court...yeah. let's just say i don't feel like having one of them roll over me.
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Um, Laura you guys are welcome to come to my place. I have a 2 car garage and a parking pad that can hold another 4 cars and its in my back yard off the alley. We'd be safe there. The only thing we'd need to do is rent the compressor for the springs and when you return it you get all your money back so no biggie! I've got jack's and jack stand's and all the tools we could need.
If bridges are burned that can't be fixed I'll understand. But you both are welcome.
Semper Fi SAINT. May you rest in peace.
Spring compressor.... we don't need no stinkin spring compressor
.....
where are you located at Terry?
-Chris
Jackalope wrote:Um, Laura you guys are welcome to come to my place. I have a 2 car garage and a parking pad that can hold another 4 cars and its in my back yard off the alley. We'd be safe there. The only thing we'd need to do is rent the compressor for the springs and when you return it you get all your money back so no biggie! I've got jack's and jack stand's and all the tools we could need.
If bridges are burned that can't be fixed I'll understand. But you both are welcome.
are you home/available on Saturday during the day?
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In Brooklyn Park in Anne Arundel co just south of the city on Richie Hwy by 4 whole blocks! I'm always willing to help anyone with anything they need help with. I'm guessing you have a spring compressor by your posting, So you'd be comeing too?
Hey if enough people come how about a fix the car / cook out combo thing?
Semper Fi SAINT. May you rest in peace.
Saturday I have no plans other then to clean up after the puppy in the yard. So when ever would be fine. From the sound of it Rascal has a compressor we could borrow instead of renting one.
Semper Fi SAINT. May you rest in peace.
Darnit, me and the man are gonna miss all the fun this weekend, we are gonna be in OC.
Your going to OC with the police?
YEEEES I knew what you ment I just couldn't help it.
Semper Fi SAINT. May you rest in peace.
The MAN is what you called him, you know..... as in police? Geez!
Semper Fi SAINT. May you rest in peace.
I think there is a spring compressor in my parents garage. I'll be autocrossing this saturday tho. I'll try and stop by my parents house tomorrow evenening (swaybar install). If they have it and someone around Frederick is willing to pick it up I could do a hand off. Or you could just rent one.
I originally didn't believe it but after doing my springs 2x now the spring compressor is really unnecessary but I've got nothing against being as safe as possible.
Jackalope:
Any experience installing Control arm bushings?
-Chris
rascal - what kind of spring compressor? is it a coil compressor or one meant for McPherson struts? my car doesn't do coil springs...and it does require the compressor.
i don't mind renting a compressor, though.
R.I.P. Brian St.Germain
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for photographic reference:
i need this:
not this:
R.I.P. Brian St.Germain
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I think Rascal ment that lowering springs are easier to install due to their shorter height
Tho I'm not certain so Rascal correct me if I'm wrong.
Laura thats the kind we can rent at the Advance up the street. I want to say its like 40 bucks or so, but you get every penny back when you return it.
Rascal which control arm bushings are you referring to?
Semper Fi SAINT. May you rest in peace.
i knew what he meant in regards to his springs - but i'm swapping them out and putting the stock back in, so i DO need it.
yes, i've rented stuff like that in the past - i just didn't want to rent the jack, the tools to remove the springs, AND the compressor.
R.I.P. Brian St.Germain
MS Walk April 21 - I HIT MY GOAL!!! thanks to those of you who have supported me!
