spa-zz

Seems some people don't have trouble. Was it with stock shocks or were you installing coilovers? How many miles on your car? I'm guessing things loosen up a little over time.

Basham

I just finished up my rear Koni install this evening and there is a much, much simpler way. Using this method, you will easily be able to push down the control arm and line up the lower bolt by yourself.

1. Back the car up on a set of ramps and then place wheel chucks under both of the front tires.

2. Get under the car and disconnect the upper rear sway bar end links on both the driver

Smokings2K

i didnt have any friend to do them but i ended up using some pry bar, its not that hard but a friend is the easiest and fastest way to get them out...

spa-zz

Andy,

Your method didn't work for me. I tried that before using the straps. I guess not all S2000s are the same.

BTW the dude in my second picture is Vitamvas. I think you know him.

Smokings2k, I didn't like the pry bar method because the control arms seem awfully flexible when not loaded at the attachment points. I couldn't seem to find a good pry point that didn't flex the arm. Maybe I just wussed out but as soon as I saw that arm flex a little I put the pry bar right back in the tool box!

Basham

That must be true, because I tired your method (using the tie downs and center jacking point) and the control arms never budged. My S is an AP2, so that may have something to do with it.


WOW!! Small world!! LOL!!

Clayman

That's pretty inventive. Good job. The whole system counterweights itself, so it's more stable than jumping or pounding on the suspension parts. I have to believe it's less stressful on them, too.



PS - Nice jack. I saw that at Sears over the weekend, and a team of horses had to drag me away from it.

twohoos

I use the jack handle as a lever -- slide it over the caliper and under the chassis, then just push down. Can be done with one hand while the other slides the shock back into place.

If you still have your rear brake dust shields, this may bend the edges a bit, but you can straighten them with pliers.

JDMwhore

If you loosen the top A-Arm bolts the rear suspension will lower enough to remove the shock without anyone else to help. No need to remove the swaybar link or have anyone stand on the hub.

Dark_Sub_Rosa

wow.. I've never had any real trouble putting suspension on for anyone. Unique way to do it though.

spa-zz

AP2s seem to be easier, for what it's worth. Also, not everyone has the problem- there is some variability from car to car.