[N Fotouhi]

As many of you know, my DIY skills leave much to be desired. However, I have lost my mind and have decided to install new suspension on the 987 myself. Of course, after buying tools that I need, including a quick jack, it would have been cheaper to pay someone to do it.
I decided to go with R&T coil overs with Tarett camber plates, Tarett sway bars, rear adjustable toe link, rear drop link, and caliper studs. I have also ordered window regulator and hood struts since they are caput.
we removed the trim to expose the rear shock tops and put car on the quick jack. I am sure that you will hear me curse all the way from NJ.

[BlackTalon]

That's great! Have fun tearing into it.

[Dr K]

Originally Posted by N Fotouhi

I have lost my mind

Was there more to this message. This is all I saw...

Peter

[N Fotouhi]

Originally Posted by Dr K

Was there more to this message. This is all I saw...

Peter

Did you not see my offer for stale sandwiches and cold pizza to anyone who comes over to help me wrench on the car.
I learned that from you. FUD.

[jerome951]

Good luck with the project, Nader. Just please be very careful removing the old springs. Use a good spring compressor...

[N Fotouhi]

Originally Posted by jerome951

Good luck with the project, Nader. Just please be very careful removing the old springs. Use a good spring compressor...

It has been going slow, since I am taking my time. Removed the interior pieces to expose the rear shock mounts. I need to use the stock rubber bearing and thrust ring with Tarett camber plate. Rears coil overs are partially assembled except final torquing of the top nut. I decided to order new ones. I also has to order a 10-80 ft/lb Torque wrench.
So far I have taken the caliper off one of the rears wheels. I had forgotten what a PIA removing street pads with backing thingies are. Not sure much happens rest of the week since I am going to NC for a funeral.
I am hoping if I lower the wheel careers enough, I do not need to compress the spring. At least that is what I see on YouTube.
I try to give updates.

[N Fotouhi]

I was hoping to drop one of the struts tonight, but I hit a snag.

Do I need a pickle fork thingie to remove the rear toe link joint? It does not move. I am replacing it with an adjustable link, so the camber bolt at the other end is already out.

[Doc_S]

Nader,
Use a ball joint separator and stand back. The release can be quite violent. I’ve done the 987 suspension install twice and just swapped out rear toe links again. Good luck.
Mark

[N Fotouhi]

Originally Posted by Doc_S

Nader,
Use a ball joint separator and stand back. The release can be quite violent. I’ve done the 987 suspension install twice and just swapped out rear toe links again. Good luck.
Mark

I do not have one. If this job get any more expensive, it will never get done😤
What do you mean stand back?
I see the thing falls off with a little persuasion in many YouTube hero’s’ videos.

[Doc_S]

It can go either way, made for tv nice and easy, or with a lot more force. Either way be careful.

I removed a existing set of adjustable tie links and replace with the newer Motorsport version from tarret. Both left and right required a lot of force with a ball joint separator. I’d lend you mine, but I’m on my way to Sebring.