AWDBOB's Newest AWD- Heidi

[AWDBOB]

But you know I can see my man Rick already right? #rickrollfail

Just drop the damn steering rack already!

[jeenyus]

Yeah, check out this iX specific how-to, man.

But you know I can see my man Rick already right? #rickrollfail

[AWDBOB]

Have any of you replaced the steering coupler on the IX yet? I can't figure out how to get the ujoints off without dropping the steering rack.

Yeah, check out this iX specific how-to, man.

[jeenyus]

Have any of you replaced the steering coupler on the IX yet? I can't figure out how to get the ujoints off without dropping the steering rack.

[AWDBOB]

My rear H&R springs are blue. Did you replace the shifter bushing yet? I just recently finished my 5 speed swap and the shifter felt off. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Come to find out it was 180 degrees the wrong way.

No big deal I say, I will just pop it off and switch it around, WRONG. There is no room to just reach up and do that. I had to drop the exhaust and both drive shafts and lower the transmission and transfer case to get enough room to reach up there to pull the clips. A much bigger pain than what I thought it would be.

Be prepared for that unless you know an easier way. If you do know an easier way feel free to share.

^^ I need to replace my shifter bushings, and dreading this.

It most definitely feels like far more hassle than it's worth, that's for damn sure. Thankfully lifts and air tools are things that I have at my disposal, so it's not a terrible job. I think I would cut the trans tunnel out if I had to do it on my back, though :hitler:

[audiquattrot]

^^ I need to replace my shifter bushings, and dreading this.

[rzerob]

My rear H&R springs are blue. Did you replace the shifter bushing yet? I just recently finished my 5 speed swap and the shifter felt off. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Come to find out it was 180 degrees the wrong way.

No big deal I say, I will just pop it off and switch it around, WRONG. There is no room to just reach up and do that. I had to drop the exhaust and both drive shafts and lower the transmission and transfer case to get enough room to reach up there to pull the clips. A much bigger pain than what I thought it would be.

Be prepared for that unless you know an easier way. If you do know an easier way feel free to share.

[AWDBOB]

love it! yes the rear springs are blue....I have some extra spring pads (7.5mm) I can donate if the new rear springs still sit too low for your tastes. You can double up the pads.

That's what I thought- my brother's iX has 19.03s in the rear and 50404.55s up front. I was sent 50404.55s front and rear, so the fronts are correct, but the rears are a totally different design and feel much softer than his.

And I appreciate that. Once I get the right spring in there I'll see how she sits. I think it may be almost level once I tear out the trunk tar.

ride height looks fine to me. only difference I can think of is the ix springs would be stiffer. does it still have the 50lbs of trunk tar?

the binding coils are "dead" coils. they don't hold any weight, just basically hold the spring to the car.

Still has the trunk tar, guess I'll take that out before I go buying spring pads. And yeah, our driveway slants a bit, I'll have to get a picture on flat. It does look pretty dead on even in the above picture, though, you're right about that.

And good to know about the binding coils. These rears are definitely less stiff than the 19.03s.

Fixed!

Looks really good! Sub'd for moar progress!

Bahah, you're right about that correction, that's for sure. And thanks, man!

its getting there, Almost thought you switched out for late bumpers in till I noticed it was sedan. lol

Thanks, man. I don't really get too much time to wrench on it, so progress will be slow for now.

[fight4life28]

its getting there, Almost thought you switched out for late bumpers in till I noticed it was sedan. lol

[DER E30]

Oh, and 3 miles after installation, my front passenger axle grenaded which was a pleasant surprise. What would an e30 be without stupid issues, right?

Fixed!

Looks really good! Sub'd for moar progress!

[nando]

ride height looks fine to me. only difference I can think of is the ix springs would be stiffer. does it still have the 50lbs of trunk tar?

the binding coils are "dead" coils. they don't hold any weight, just basically hold the spring to the car.

[audiquattrot]

love it! yes the rear springs are blue....I have some extra spring pads (7.5mm) I can donate if the new rear springs still sit too low for your tastes. You can double up the pads.

[TeXJ]

love the build, subbing

[AWDBOB]

Dude the exhaust looks great! Would be awesome to have some rolling shots :up:

Right on, brotha! Thanks again for the killer pricing. Once I get the car cleaned up a bit more I'll snag some and send 'em your way.

Some shots from yesterday, I wish I would've noticed that the springs were wrong early on....







Ride height.

[dude8383]

Dude the exhaust looks great! Would be awesome to have some rolling shots :up: