Installed my Adj UCA today
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Installed my Adj UCA today
After work I stopped by the auto hobby shop on base and changed my oil and put in my BMR adjustable UCA. It was going smooth untill I realized that I HAD to lower the fuel tank no matter what.
But I got it all settled out and its in now. Granted I dont feel a diff, because the LCA's got rid of the wheel hop, but this will help me get my pinion angle when I lower it and get a solid d/s.
But I got it all settled out and its in now. Granted I dont feel a diff, because the LCA's got rid of the wheel hop, but this will help me get my pinion angle when I lower it and get a solid d/s.
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After work I stopped by the auto hobby shop on base and changed my oil and put in my BMR adjustable UCA. It was going smooth untill I realized that I HAD to lower the fuel tank no matter what.
But I got it all settled out and its in now. Granted I dont feel a diff, because the LCA's got rid of the wheel hop, but this will help me get my pinion angle when I lower it and get a solid d/s.
But I got it all settled out and its in now. Granted I dont feel a diff, because the LCA's got rid of the wheel hop, but this will help me get my pinion angle when I lower it and get a solid d/s.
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Factory spec is pinion down 0.55 deg , but I think that is confusing and does not tell the whole story. Generally you want less than 2 degrees between the pinion and the driveshaft, pinion down relative to the drive shaft. Same apples to trans to driveshaft. drive shaft down 1 - 2 degrees relative to the transmission.
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Is the angle measured with the car sitting on the ground under it's own weight? I assume it is, just trying to make sure. Anyone have a write-up on installation of LCAs? Installing BMR LCAs this December.
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Wheels on the ground, at least a half a tank of gas, and something representing your weight in the driver seat. This will give you the best measurements and settings.
I have not checked, but check Taco Bills list of DIY's. I think the only thing he has left alone and not documented modifying is the 12V accessory outlet on the dash.
I have not checked, but check Taco Bills list of DIY's. I think the only thing he has left alone and not documented modifying is the 12V accessory outlet on the dash.
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Only hint I can give you is only change one side at a time and torque to factory spec's. Preferrably new nuts and bolts. There is a write up out there, saw it not that long ago.
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THEN take the car for a ginger test drive, listening for new clunks or squeeks, and re-check the torque on the mount bolts. Once all is good, drive it like you stole it!! Offset box wrenches in 18 and 22MM make life easy doing this install...
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