"Old Style" kooks install tips
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northern VA
"Old Style" kooks install tips
Got a nice deal on some used 1 3/4" Kooks LT's for my 03 Z. Kooks was kind enough to send their original install directions. In those instructions, it says that both sides can be installed from the top side if the motor is lifted. For those of you that have installed these, was that the case?
Also, they said to unbolt the steering shaft. I'm concerned about screwing up the computer's sensor. If you did this, how did you make sure the wheel didn't budge during the install. Thanks in advance for any tips!!
Also, they said to unbolt the steering shaft. I'm concerned about screwing up the computer's sensor. If you did this, how did you make sure the wheel didn't budge during the install. Thanks in advance for any tips!!
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
I helped a buddy put his in - PITA.
http://redshift.homestead.com/kooks.html
Whenever I unhook the steering shaft, I wrap a bungee around the steering wheel and seat back to keep the wheel from accidentally rotating.
http://redshift.homestead.com/kooks.html
Whenever I unhook the steering shaft, I wrap a bungee around the steering wheel and seat back to keep the wheel from accidentally rotating.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Northern VA
Thanks Patches! Great pics. Did both V/C's have to come off?
How about the oil filter? I just changed oil and I'd hate to pull it off if I don't have to.
Finally, did they both go in from the top? Doesn't look like you had the car up that high in the pics.
QUOTE=Patches;1588453010]I helped a buddy put his in - PITA.
http://redshift.homestead.com/kooks.html
Whenever I unhook the steering shaft, I wrap a bungee around the steering wheel and seat back to keep the wheel from accidentally rotating.[/QUOTE]
How about the oil filter? I just changed oil and I'd hate to pull it off if I don't have to.
Finally, did they both go in from the top? Doesn't look like you had the car up that high in the pics.
QUOTE=Patches;1588453010]I helped a buddy put his in - PITA.
http://redshift.homestead.com/kooks.html
Whenever I unhook the steering shaft, I wrap a bungee around the steering wheel and seat back to keep the wheel from accidentally rotating.[/QUOTE]
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
It's been many years since I did that and I've slept since then several times but, IIRC, driver's side went in from top and passenger from underneath (I'm sure their instructions work, though). Both vc's were off. We left the oil filter on but I've removed it for other header installs.
Melting Slicks
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From: chicago area IL.
i just had RPM install a set on my car a couple of weeks ago
both go in from the top side steering shaft, oil filter, oil sensor near filter, starter, alternator & alternator bracket all need to be removed
engine needs to be jacked up and tilted to get the clearance to get them in its a PITA
you should un-mount the steering cooler and remove the nuts from the engine mounts I have to replace my steering cooler since the stress cracked a hard line and engine mounts too they didnt like all the stress either
both go in from the top side steering shaft, oil filter, oil sensor near filter, starter, alternator & alternator bracket all need to be removed
engine needs to be jacked up and tilted to get the clearance to get them in its a PITA
you should un-mount the steering cooler and remove the nuts from the engine mounts I have to replace my steering cooler since the stress cracked a hard line and engine mounts too they didnt like all the stress either
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From: Travelers Rest, SC
i just had RPM install a set on my car a couple of weeks ago
both go in from the top side steering shaft, oil filter, oil sensor near filter, starter, alternator & alternator bracket all need to be removed
engine needs to be jacked up and tilted to get the clearance to get them in its a PITA
you should un-mount the steering cooler and remove the nuts from the engine mounts I have to replace my steering cooler since the stress cracked a hard line and engine mounts too they didnt like all the stress either
both go in from the top side steering shaft, oil filter, oil sensor near filter, starter, alternator & alternator bracket all need to be removed
engine needs to be jacked up and tilted to get the clearance to get them in its a PITA
you should un-mount the steering cooler and remove the nuts from the engine mounts I have to replace my steering cooler since the stress cracked a hard line and engine mounts too they didnt like all the stress either
