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Old 05-23-2005, 10:40 AM
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I have searched for an install write up on the lower control arm an relocation bracket install an havent found one an i was wonderin if anyone can help me out on findin one or if there is a write up out there
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Bolt in or weld in? And from what manufacturer?
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bolt in from bmr
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i found a write up on just the control arms but i didnt know if it was different cause i was puttin relocation brackets in as well
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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm
go into install documents at left of page
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yes install university, its pretty good but i found an easier way to mount them up as its somewhat hard to pull the rear far enough forward to align the bolt holes
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Originally Posted by redtransam02
bolt in from bmr
I installed a set for a friend yesterday. What are you haveing problems with?

Unbolt the shock, pull it out of the hole and turn it sideways.

Unbolt the LCA.

Cut the brake line mounting bracket in half (LS1 cars).

Use the bolt and the steel spacer sleeve to bolt the top of the bracket to the rear axle (don't forget to bolt the remaining 1/2 of the brake hose bracket under that bolt as well).

Bolt the shock back in place (through the bracket from BMR, then the axle bracket and tighten the nut on the back side of the axle).

Install your LCA's into one of the 2 lower holes, bolt in place.

It's an easy install (the hard part is cutting the brake hose bracket). I used a sawzall (with a bolt behind the bracket to space it off the axle) and cut it on the car. Bolted everything in place and loaded the suspension to torque the fasteners.

I'll try to answer any questions you have, ask away.
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I just sat behind the car and pressed the axle forward with my foot to get the bolts in (someone else installed the bolts). You could use an axle strap and a tie down or a come-a-long to pull it forward if needed.
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i found it much easier to bolt up the controll arm to the bracket first, than bolt up the shock to finish the job
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oh i havent started yet, i was wantin to know bout how to go bout doin it one question i do have is can i do one side at a time or do i need to find a way to do hold the axle up an straight an do both sides at once??
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one side at a time is fine



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