Before I had to drive up on blocks before my rhino ramps too. I'm sure it'll be harder now.

I'll make sure I get a print out of before and after specs.

Another question: Is the phb adjusted with the rear suspension loaded? I can't seem to find a clear answer.

 

I did mine while rear was on the ramps.

 

Ok thanks. I'll adj it when I put the relocation brackets on this weekend.

 

You're doing just the brackets for now?

 

Yeah. Just to see if there's any improvement. If not much than I'll get some lca's.

 

Sorry guys, I haven't abandoned this thread just cause I finished the install. Just been hectic with work and some family stuff going on. I'm gonna get on here once I get on my computer and lay out a list of tips and tools and pointers.

If anyone is gonna Be doing the install soon feel free to PM me as I'll get it on my phone and answer whatever I can.

I was shaky prior to doing this but now that I've gone thru the motions I'm pretty confident. It was easy!! (yeah right! Easy to say after the fact lol)

 

Went to Firestone and got alignment. Ended up with Left- Camber -1.2, Caster 7.5, Toe .09. Right- Camber -1.7, Caster 7.1, Toe .07. As expected on camber and caster. Not sure why .5 difference b/w sides on camber. I'm ok with the negative camber because my shoulders will see plenty of work with a few track days and autox.

One question, will having a .5 difference b/w sides on camber pose any handling issues? Other than better contact patch on left turns.

 

Got my 11+ struts delivered a couple days ago. Did anyone else's come in with the paint chipped off around the spring perch and on the body of the strut? Are they stainless steel? looks like they were rattling around against each other a lot in delivery as the cardboard on the inside of the box was all chewed up and one of the clips came off and a strut was uncompressed. I would add pictures but my phone camera just died. All my pictures are just a full turquoise screen

 

My boxes came in looking like they were kicked around too. Packaging is definitely not their strength.

I'm at Firestone now getting my alignment. I'll post specs shortly.

 

Here's my before and after specs. They also adjusted my phb.

Before:
LF camber -1.3
RF camber -1.4
Toe - .17 R+L total -.35

After:
LF camber -1.3
RF camber -1.5
Toe -.30

Thrust angle before -.06, after 00.

She looks straight now and the rear axle is centered.

 

You don't like cornering?

 

So it was pretty good after lowering. Didnt need much of an adjustment it seems.

 

Why do you say that? Is something off?

Only thing that was really off was toe.

 

The camber is set more to 0 than I've ever had. Your tires will last longer but for cornering I usually go with -1.7 Are you using CC plates?

 

Ah gotcha. No plates, I bought bolts but didn't use them. Handling seems good so far, however it rained for most of the day so no chance to really get on it.

 

Hytek,
Did they tell you how off-center your rear axle was off before they adjusted your adjustable PHB?

 

I believe it's on my print out at home. I can check when I get home for you.

 

Joe doesn't understand we live in IL not Cali lol straightest roads in the world.

 

Cant wait to install these parts, just gotta buy the watts link! i hate this axle tramp i get, I want it gone! If i give just a litte too much throttle i think the car is going to shake itself to death

 

Sorry I forgot to get back to you. Here's the rear specs:

Before
LR TOE - .21
RR TOE - .09
Thrust angle - .06

After
LR - .16
RR - .16
Thrust angle 0.00