Ocyrus213

i just got my panhard bar and lower control arms and got some time in the morning to install them should i be doing this by myself how hard is the install and is there any specific torque order and lbs i should be going by

99FormulaM6r

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Dunno about LCA's, the PHB isn't bad at all if the bolts come in/go on easy. I don't remember the lbs, I have a Haynes manual (not here at school) and I think it was ok.

Ocyrus213

alright ill read my haynes when i get home tonight wish i had a camera to record my race with my buddys '00 SS tonight

Element

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LCAs aren't hard, just do one at a time. I didn't, and wound up having to use a ratchet strap to pull the axle forward enough to get the bolts in the LCAs.

Ocyrus213

thank you for that tip i see in the directions that came with the stuff it said 1 at a time and i read a thread where it said u might have to jack up the differential to move the angle points any possible suggestions upon where to place the jack stands

Element

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I normally stick the jack stands under the sway bar bushings for the rear axle.

Also, if your LCAs and PHR are adjustable, the best way to start, as far as length, is to take the stock part, slide the bolts through both bushings, then adjust the ends of the adjustable piece until it fits down on the bolts on top of the stock part - that way, you've got a confirmed length that works when you put the replacement part in, so you're starting any later adjustments from the stock axle location.

Ocyrus213

oh no they're non adjustable my uncle told me i wouldnt need the adjustable as long as im not lowering my car

my95LTwon

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You might want to make sure you have some extra bolts in case you break some, at least for the panhard rod.

DarkJuggalo

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its very easy and quick, takes about 45min to do lca's/phb. just put the jack stands on the frame in front of the rear, keep the jack on the rear to move it up/down to help with fitment. thats what i did

99FormulaM6r

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Actually, I ran the rear of the car up on ramps to get enough clearance, that way your suspension is constantly loaded, so fitment is a breeze. If you're not changing the angles (no lowering) it should make it pretty easy.

lefty2023

i dont know if you have grease fittings on your but dont over grease them. i had to replace all my bushings because they blew out. not fun

Zlow28

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Also, if im not mistaken, make sure you dont tighten the LCA bolts if the rear axle is just hanging. Lift the axle in order to give it pressure before tightning bolts

Tommyv8

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^Yep, I just swapped out my rear and somehow I totally forgot that you're supposed to torque down the panhard and LCA bolts while the suspension is under load, not while it's hanging down on the rack. Otherwise the bushings will not be in the correct positions in the brackets. Then when you drop the car the bushings bind, causing clunking and creaking. I had to crawl underneath the car and do them over again.