1meantransam

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is this job a 2 person job? my buddy says that you need 2 people so you can move rear end around or something?

DuronClocker

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I've had my LCAs on and off myself a dozen times. Another person might make things easier, but its definitely not very hard yourself.

1meantransam

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well ive never tryed suspension besides my srpings and im going to give it a shot tomorrow morning maybe for first time, how long should it take and is there a walkthough link someone can give me?

1meantransam

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anyone?

chupr0kabra

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I swapped out my LCA's by myself. Just do one side at a time and you should be fine.


-Mike

1meantransam

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i figured i could do it by myself with not much problem, dont forget im putting the Relocation brackets on also... any idea on how long it will take and any walkthroughs anywhere so i can get a general idea?

chupr0kabra

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heh, I was sitting there thinking "RCB...Remote Control Bearing? Radial Counter Balance?"

I did my relocation brackets myself too. Mine were BMR (gone now that I have a 12-bolt), so I followed these instructions:
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/INSTALL/CAB001.pdf

It probably took me about an hour or so to install the relocation brackets. Lower control arms were maybe 45 minutes.


-Mike

1meantransam

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ok great thanks for the help

suburbanlife866

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I did mine with a buddy, considering I had 0 experience with suspension and he had done a 4" lift by himself on his truck in his driveway. You can easily do it yourself though. GO to www.InstallUniversity.com I used their site for some good advice. Good luck!

Proud2bSS

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I just finished taking my rear out and putting back in (after some detail work) ... just me, myself, and I. Of course, I have a ton of tools and jacks so it made things simpler.

1meantransam

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do you have to have relocation brackets on to put the new LCAs on? im kind of limited on time for both jobs this morning

ssvegas

having never done it myself i would have to say yes...they have to go in first since they are relocating the control arms.

am i off basis??

Jon5212

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I don't believe you need relocation brackets if you aren't lowering your car.

VIP1

No. You can install aftermarket LCAs w/o a relocation bracket. If you want relocation bracket, you can install them later. A relocation bracket is not necessary for aftermarket LCAs. A relocation bracket is an optional item to change the angle of the LCAs. It is recommenced when lowering though and can help traction during launching.

1meantransam

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can anyone show me a GOOOD site showing how to for moving the brake lines with new brackets, or tell me what you did with yours?

Silver 00 SS

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1 person job

took me a hour to do both sides

relocation brackets are not NEEDed but help if the car has been lowered

Scott

Proud2bSS

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I assume you mean the parking brake brackets. And yes, they need to be modified.

I used a dremel to cut off the bracket where it wraps around on the inside (the L shaped portion closest to the differential), then painted the exposed metal. The emergency brake seems to work fine.

The only other thing you could do is to drill a hole close to the edge of the brackets where you cut them off, then drill and tap a hole in the metal plate behind it (on the rearend assembly) so you can bolt it to that mounting area to keep it from sliding around.