LCA install, which way is better.

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10/31/07 | 02:44 PM

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jwgroovin

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Originally Posted by mot250

If this info was already covered, sorry. For some LCAs, the car should be at ride height or at least the rear suspension loaded before final torque is applied to the hardware. So ramps ounder the rear tires or stands under the axle would be best.

I'll try to post up pics of my BMR LCA relocators this evening.

My son and I just spent a leisurely afternoon installing the BMR relocation brackets, boxed lower control arms, and QA 1 race shocks. Used jack stands for most of the install. The ONLY trouble spot was getting leverage to use the torque wrench on the LCA front bolt with the rear up on ramps to put load on the suspension. There wasn't much clearance to move the handle back and forth. We ended up marking on the shock tube where it sat while under load, using one jack under hte differential, and then using a second jack to put "load" under the LCA bracket. When it lined up, we torqued it. There are 12 settings for the shocks, and I've left them on "6" (**** STIFF) to try out first.

Tomorrow, the car goes on a lift for the upper control arm and pinion angle adjustments, and also Steeda Underdrive pullies, and only because they've been collecting dust. I race Nov 11 and 17, and perhaps this upcoming Sunday, so I'll be able to dial in good numbers before storing the car until next March.

John

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10/31/07 | 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gleamin05

Yes mount the same but I did not have any holes in diff for the upper mounting holes for the relocation brackets. So had to drill the holes which was no big deal as there is lots of room to drill.

Mine not only had holes, it appears to have a nut welded on the back side.

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