Installing new springs!

[SSpeckerwood]

So danny, what were the differences between the cobalt and sonic sway-bar links???

 

[Danny5]

1/4" maybe. I feel a lot better about running steel end-links instead of plastic ones.

Peace of Mind = Priceless!!!

Get your alignment yet?

 

[SSpeckerwood]

not yet. lol.

i went to have my buddy do it for me at his shop but his machine isn't new enough.

just gotta find the time.

 

[jpierro79]

not yet. lol.

i went to have my buddy do it for me at his shop but his machine isn't new enough.

just gotta find the time.

Being that the only adjustment is actually toe it can be done on any machine because toe is live. Meaning any toe adjustment reads immediately on the screen. Your specs for front toe tolerances are from -0.14 to positive 0.08. for each wheel with total toe not to exceed -.20 or .10 More towards the positive will be less responsive more towards the negative is more responsive. I work for a shop and have ALLDATA. My alignment machine does not have 2012 either but all you need is specs. There are no special procedures to this alignment so all you need is specs. Did alignment on mine after changing rims and tires because I wanted to take some of the sensitivity out so I set mine to positive .05 left and right making my total toe .10

single tire toe -.14 to .08
total toe -.20 to .10

I hope this helps.

 

[$ub$onic]

Thank you for this diy I will be following it when I swap mine out

 

[blackberry]

cant wait to do mine

 

[duhveed]

Just thought I'd add a tip to pounding out the strut bolts. Loosen nut and back it off until there are no threads showing on the bolt. Then hit the nut, which will protect the threads on the bolt from being mangled. Once the bolt is free, remove nut and lightly tap it out, or wiggle it out as you move the assembly up and down.

Thank you for this post lol did that this morning

 

[rdss]

Using the nut to protect a stud is a common thing and something to keep in mind for a lot of parts that need forceful removal. It's much easier to replace the nut than the stud some times.

 

[sonic007]

I tried to install mine today and the 2 bolts on the strut wouldnt budge at all. I tried a hammer but it wouldnt move..I really dont wanna pay anyone to do this. Its not that difficult lol.

 

[$ub$onic]

Did you try a breaker bar

 

[sonic007]

Did you try a breaker bar

I got the nut off the bolts I just couldnt get the bolt out of the strut. Im gonna try again sundday

 

[JohnT]

I got the nut off the bolts I just couldnt get the bolt out of the strut. Im gonna try again sundday

I like when the right answer is use a bigger hammer. I used a small sledge, just mind the threads.

 

[sonic007]

I like when the right answer is use a bigger hammer. I used a small sledge, just mind the threads.

Yessir i have one of those. Hopefully sunday we will be more low!

 

[sonic007]

Got them installed today. Went ok i guess. Front sucked a bit lol.

 

[MrSnuggles]

Your sonic is officially my favorite sonic on this entire forums..... I shall use your sonic as a template for what i would like to do for my sonic eventually.

+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1

 

[sonic007]

Your sonic is officially my favorite sonic on this entire forums..... I shall use your sonic as a template for what i would like to do for my sonic eventually.

+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1

Thanks that means alot. Im glad someones appreciating it. I have to get some photos up with the hids. Hopefully doing a shoot monday. Then next is tune. Lol

 

[firstorbit84]

007, what did you use to tint your turn signals?

 

[sonic007]

007, what did you use to tint your turn signals?

Vht nightshade and then duplicolor clear. Did about 3 light coats and then 1 heavy coat of the vht. Then 2 light coats and 1 heavy of the clear.

 

[$ub$onic]

I was always wondering if you mess up the nightshade how do you get it off

 

[sonic007]

Ive seen people use gas or paint thinner. Just have to be careful cuz it will melt plastic.