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S2000 Coilovers Install Guide

Your S2000

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This page covers the US S2000.

Adjustable height
Expert$1,000–$1,8004–6 hrs
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Why do it

Sets the height and cuts body roll.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
  • Soak all the bolts in penetrating oil first.

Steps

  1. Get ready

    • Lift the car and get to the shocks.
    Watch this step (karzNstuff, on a 2001) (0:00–1:00)

  2. Fit the front

    • Take out the front shocks and fit the coilovers.
    Watch this step (1:00–7:07)

  3. Set the brake lines

    • Check the brake line routing.
    Watch this step (7:07–8:30)

  4. Fit the rear passenger side

    • Swap the shock on this side.
    Watch this step (8:30–12:32)

  5. Fit the rear driver side

    • Swap the shock on this side.
    Watch this step (12:32–14:43)

  6. Check everything

    • Check every bolt.
    Watch this step (14:43–15:26)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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