just so im 100% certain. i dont have to unbolt the UCA's on the susp to install , right?
07-18-2005, 09:00 AM
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just so im 100% certain. i dont have to unbolt the UCA's on the susp to install , right?
i can unbolt the straight LCA from the subframe and that will give me enough clearance to pull out the shocks.?
also are the bolts torque to yeild? if they are, where can i pick up the bolts/nuts/washers that i will need?
also are the bolts torque to yeild? if they are, where can i pick up the bolts/nuts/washers that i will need?
07-18-2005, 09:06 AM
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yeah i dont want to do that *quote from lemieux*
i read that i dont have to, i just want to confirm.
"if you replace your stock suspension you do NOT have to unbolt the upper ctrl arms.. way too much work that is not needed. you just unbolt the lower straight ctrl arms from the front subframe , that will give you enough space to take the bottom of the shock off the ctrl arm (while you push down the bearing housing by the rotor)." - lemiuex
i searched for that.
"if you replace your stock suspension you do NOT have to unbolt the upper ctrl arms.. way too much work that is not needed. you just unbolt the lower straight ctrl arms from the front subframe , that will give you enough space to take the bottom of the shock off the ctrl arm (while you push down the bearing housing by the rotor)." - lemiuex
i searched for that.
07-18-2005, 09:13 AM
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... more than one way to skin a cat
if I was doing the install, I'd pull the upper arms, but if there's a possibility of that control arm bolt being siezed then "faggetaboutit".
07-18-2005, 09:19 AM
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lol. thats just what i need... even more strength.
you want me to rip off the uca's? lol
no but seriously im just worried about snapping the bolt, id rather stay away from that.
no but seriously im just worried about snapping the bolt, id rather stay away from that.
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07-18-2005, 09:49 AM
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This is what I do...
<center><img src="http://www.startupracing.com/images/Suspension/RearBoltsToRemove.jpg"></center><p>I also use the jack to support the weight of the suspension as I install and remove it.
07-18-2005, 10:01 AM
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what can i do about the seizing?
pb blast the ****e out of it?
i have 52k on the clock, its an 01. exhaust came off no prob. a little rusty though. ere the rears prone to breaking?
i have 52k on the clock, its an 01. exhaust came off no prob. a little rusty though. ere the rears prone to breaking?