DIY install VE SSV lowering kit

[kizza50]

sorry to dig up an old thread but just wanting to know if the rears have a top nut like the fronts? or how excalty they come out, there is 4 bolts that sit on the chassis, and once u pull it all out, is it a top nut or?

 

[kizza50]

Anyone know the answer? And also would a decent socket set and spanners be suitable for the job?

 

[kizza50]

Looks like I'll have to pull if apart n see

 

[Azzabrute]

I have just been given sv6 lowered springs off a mates car.. I have a ssv and does anyone know if the springs will be ok to put in??? I know the height will be fine and the springs in front will be lower due to heavier motor but what about handling side of things?? If any one could please tell me if it would be ok or not to do that would be appreciated!! Cheers aaron

 

[wingwang99]

Ok so I did this 2 weeks ago, king springs and ultima shocks. Ive noticed its making a knocking noise every time I hit a small bump, I can only assume its metal on metal somewhere that there maybe should be rubber between? And before you ask, yes I put the rubber bit between top of the spring and shock. Has anybody else experiencex this diy or professionally fitted? If so what was the solution? Id like to know what I have to do before taking it apart again...

 

[kuzman89]

Attempting this over the weekend, anyone know where I could get a spring compressor from on a saturday? Or possibly lend me one??

Cheers!!

 

[Hallzy]

Hey Kuzman, Supercheap have Stanley compressors for about $55. I bought some there only a month ago. Where are you located?

 

[kuzman89]

Berwick, yeah I saw those, would rather rent them as its going to be a one time use kind of thing.

 

[cameron123]

Hi guys,

I bought one of the monroe GT/king spring packages of ebay for my VE II omega.

When i was puting the new shortened GT struts in the front of the car, the control/sway bar arm that connects the strut to the sway bar was too short to connect to its original position. I guessed this was because the monroe GT strut was shorter than the standard holden strut.

i ended up putting in the super low springs with the original stuts until i can work out how to fix the issue!

Has anyone else had this problem? Can you buy longer control arms to fix the problem or have i just tried to install it incorrectly???

Thanks for your help!

 

[kuzman89]

Shouldn't have anything to do with the control arms!! Probably just have to apply some downwards pressure to the arm, get someone to stand on it or something? Bigjim and I had the same problem whilst doing my rear shocks+springs, had to apply shitloads of down force.