Megan Springs and Gr-2s

[Stepsascend]

Well i lowered my front end today (rear tomorrow) with Megans and Gr-2s. I figured it was going to be a time consuming, but pretty easy project. The Giant 16mm bolts for the strut assembly were really hard to get off. it took me and my friend about 2 hours, then the bolts by the brake lines snapped thennnn the nut by the sway bar link was turning inside so i had to jam a wrench up there but no tearing :). Anyway the fronts done. i took off my left rear tire and started to do that but they were frozen to the bushings so i have that to look forward too lol. Basically i want to know if any of you guys have an easier way to tackle this because i dont want a repeat of today..

[o1naturalhigh]

Use a spring compressor

[Stepsascend]

I did..thats not the problem.

[M-Rod]

My rear struts were corroded to the lower mounting points as well. I used an angle grinder, but be careful not to cut too far and end up damaging the mounting post.

[02redgalant]

i took a dremel to the rears and bought a new set of washers and base...

[Corey2kG]

I don't think drum or disc brake makes a difference. I have factory disc brakes but my rears were easy as hell with 17mm bolt on the bottom used an air rachet n the two 15mm bolts top changed them in 15 minutes.

[Stepsascend]

all sound like good ideas. thanks for the quick replies.

[lucap100is]

for frozen nuts and bolts, soak it with wd-40 overnight or the penetrating oil made by kroil co.