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Old 05-30-2012, 04:26 PM
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I have had umi 3 point bolt ins on my car for a fee months and want to no of it matters if the car is with the wheels on the ground or in the air does it mater? I am noticing some small ripples in the quarters
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All subframe connectors are supposed to be installed with the suspension loaded, so wheels on ground or jacked up by suspension points.
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^^^ this.
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We recommend final welding or bolt tightening be done with the car as its going to be driven.
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I'm glad this was posted. Now I know
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so can i just loosen the bolts that attach to the front subframe and just re-tighten them while im under the car? would this be good?
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Yup. As long as the car is on its tires or is jacked up under the suspension (so the suspension is loaded). Just loosen the paddles and the tunnel brace points, rock the car a bit, then retighten.

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I did mine on a trailer since my lift has 4 arms and took out the inner boards so the wheels where on 2 boards each and had more room.thats a thought if you have one.
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