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Old 03-14-2019, 10:16 AM
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As CF says above, you will need the software to code the air suspension out so the light goes off once you remove it but with regard to the change it’s pretty straight forward.

Not suggesting that you buy this kit but looking at it should give you a good idea what you’ll need to grab off the donor car:

https://m.autozone.com/suspension-st..._0_0?location=

Looks like the top mounting plates, bump stops and mounting hardware for the rear and as you said, the front is pretty mush straight forward.

I also found a handful of videos on YouTube that may help you out.

I would also say take some good pics under your car and take those with you to the parts yard, you can compare those to the donor and help yourself out a ton with what you may be missing that it has.

All in all it’s a pretty “easy” job - good luck!


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Old 03-14-2019, 06:32 PM
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Im currently in the same boat and as much as id like the Bilstein and Eibach setup on a rather tight budget currently !


I didnt know if all the OEM front struts were the same (different engine weights and different wheels sizes).


If they are ill get down my scrap yard and get a full front setup !
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