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Project B6 Remove Shock
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Project B6 Remove Shock
Remove the shock from the car
Project B6 Remove Rear Springs
Now remove the rear springs.... 
   
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Project B6 Remove Rear Springs
Now remove the rear springs. First, loosen the sway bar by taking out the four 13mm bolts securing the bar's bushings. Then disconnect the 16mm bolts on the end-links
Project B6 Remove 18Mm Alignment Bolt
Remove the 18mm alignment... 
   
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Project B6 Remove 18Mm Alignment Bolt
Remove the 18mm alignment eccentric bolt and washer that holds the upper control arm to the rear hub. It's best to mark where the bolt sits as it determines the rear camber.
Project B6 Rear Suspension Drop
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Project B6 Rear Suspension Drop
The rear suspension will now drop, but before it does you must remove the calipers to prevent the brake lines from taking the weight. Pop off the clip that secures the e-brake cable. Remove two 13mm bolts securing the calipers. There is a 15mm backing bolt that you must secure when removing
Project B6 Remove Two Caliper Bolts
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Project B6 Remove Two Caliper Bolts
After removing the two caliper bolts, pull off and set aside. It will be hanging on the brake line so it may be best to temporarily zip tie it aside from your work space
Project B6 Remove Springs
Now remove the springs. We... 
   
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Project B6 Remove Springs
Now remove the springs. We had lowering springs on the car so it was easier to remove. If you have stock springs, a compressor might help to pry it out. Once the springs are out, remove the upper and lower rubber isolators
Project B6 Stock H R
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Project B6 Stock H R
A close up of the pre-existing lowering spring compared to H&R's spring
Project B6 Height Adjuster
We'll ditch the lower rubber... 
   
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Project B6 Height Adjuster
We'll ditch the lower rubber isolator for the H&R aluminum height adjuster
Project B6 Tighten Bottom
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Project B6 Tighten Bottom
Install the H&R aluminum height adjuster by tightening the bottom using three built-in screws. For adjustment , we set the height to the lowest setting (1.7" according to H&R)
Project B6 Install H R Spring
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Project B6 Install H R Spring
Next, install the H&R spring and re-fit the rubber isolator above it. The lower isolator was replaced by the H&R adjuster
Project B6 Spring Installed
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Project B6 Spring Installed
Here is a close-up of the spring installed
Project B6 Prepare Shock
Prepare the new H&R shock... 
   
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Project B6 Prepare Shock
Prepare the new H&R shock by swapping the upper hat locator and bump-stop

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