Installing rear springs and struts

I had to cut the new mounts in the KYB's, because the lines wouldn't fit.

Dremel is a waste of time - use a grinder or air cutoff wheel.

I didn't cut anything. I just let the brake line hanging there.

i didnt have to cut anything...i also have stainless steel braided lines and it fits in the mounting hole

You don't need to cut anything. He cut the brake line clamp just to make things easier.

Installing rear springs and struts

I've been looking at Vamp's domain and i was a little puzzled about the way he was installing the rear suspensions. For those of you who own a 1998-2002 corolla, well i have a 2002 LE, i just wanted to know if you lowered your car using any type of springs and replaced your struts with kyb, tokico , or anything.... did you have to use a Dremel and cut into the brake line mount. here is an example from vamp http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/disp...?album=71&pos=2

Is it really neccesary? Because i remember lowering my friends 2007 corolla S and i didn't need to cut NOTHING!

But for those of you who have installed rear springs and struts can you please reply on this topic? Because i'm about to lower my car with tokico struts and Tein S-tech. Thanks for your help !

So no matter what, I could just change my rear springs and struts without cutting it. Thanks for all the response! Are all 98-2002 corolla the same set up? for the rear suspension and front? Basically Vamp was just wasting time cutting it...

i had to end up bleeding my brakes

I lowered with S.tech for 2 years and I didn't have camber problem at all without camber kit.

When lowering, it's always a good idea unless you like buying new tires prematurely.

Speaking of suspensions, has anyone ever installed a camber kit onto their car. My co-worker and i was talking the other day and he said Camber kit is neccessary to install when lowering you car. What do you guys think?

That and a 'lil bit of negative camber can be a good thing performance wise, helps keep your tire flat during turns.

It also depends on how much you lowered your car. If you lower it significantly then yes, you will need camber kits. If it's only an inch or two, then it's purely subjective.