Thanks to everyone for posting -- it's helped a lot with various installs so far.
Just finished installing the MM Camber plates, and couldn't see any reference to tips, so thought I'd share my experience:
Overall the instructions provided are well detailed and very helpful. A couple of minor details not included in the instructions:
After you've used a spring compressor to compress the spring, by far the most difficult steps are Step 14 (removing the upper strut retaining nut) and it's reinstallation (Step 22). The issue is that the OEM upper struct mount is very deeply recessed, and you need to hold the M10 strut Rod while removing the 13/16" retaining nut. The spec requires a torque of 76lb-ft. None of my offset wrenches had anything close enough of a deep offset to access the 13/16" nut while providing access to the top of the strut (especially on the OEM plate which has a deeper offset than the replacement MM plate). I ended up putting the plate in a wide jaw vise to release the torque, and then used this tool to remove and replace the nut to the specified torque:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-offset-oxygen-sensor-wrench-97177.html
Also be sure to use a deep socket on the top of the strut -- with 76ft lb of torque a short socket or wrench will probably not hold without damage to the small diameter hex on the strut.
Just finished installing the MM Camber plates, and couldn't see any reference to tips, so thought I'd share my experience:
Overall the instructions provided are well detailed and very helpful. A couple of minor details not included in the instructions:
- Step 9: Be sure to use a wrench on the back of the swaybar stud to prevent damage to the boot seal
- Step 10/12: For those who have the brake cooling duct installed you need to remove the duct from the disc backing plate for clear access to the lower strut to spindle mounting bolt
- Step 18: Re attaching the pivot bearing requires modest pressure to snap the plastic retainer ring in place
After you've used a spring compressor to compress the spring, by far the most difficult steps are Step 14 (removing the upper strut retaining nut) and it's reinstallation (Step 22). The issue is that the OEM upper struct mount is very deeply recessed, and you need to hold the M10 strut Rod while removing the 13/16" retaining nut. The spec requires a torque of 76lb-ft. None of my offset wrenches had anything close enough of a deep offset to access the 13/16" nut while providing access to the top of the strut (especially on the OEM plate which has a deeper offset than the replacement MM plate). I ended up putting the plate in a wide jaw vise to release the torque, and then used this tool to remove and replace the nut to the specified torque:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-offset-oxygen-sensor-wrench-97177.html
Also be sure to use a deep socket on the top of the strut -- with 76ft lb of torque a short socket or wrench will probably not hold without damage to the small diameter hex on the strut.