Installing Bolt-on SFCs..
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From: Noblesville, IN
Installing Bolt-on SFCs.. I got a set of open box SFCs from UMI a few weeks ago. I started putting them on the other night, and per the instructions, put the rear portion in first, though I only screwed the nut on a few turns. One issue I'm having is that I really have to heave on the front part of the sfc to get the bolt holes to line up. Is this normal?
I'm only concerned because I don't want the torque I'm applying to it to get it to line up cause a binding issue with the rear LCAs.
I'm only concerned because I don't want the torque I'm applying to it to get it to line up cause a binding issue with the rear LCAs.
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From: Reagan
Lining everything up can depend on how you have the car supported. Also if the car has been in a wreck it could cause headaches. How far out is it and how much pressure are you having to apply to get it lined up. When you are forcing it into position do you see the side flexing? Maybe take some measurements at the back and slowly force the front in while stopping to take measurements in the back to see if its moving.
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From: Noblesville, IN
The car has been in an accident previously, but from the details I heard it wasn't one that tweaked the frame.
Right now the rear wheels are sitting on stands, and the front suspension is removed (took it out when I pulled the motor). I know you're supposed to have the suspension loaded, but I figured I could just put the connectors in and not torque anything until I had the rest finished.
It takes quite a bit of force to move it. I'd say it has to move about 2-3 inches outward to get it to line up.
Right now the rear wheels are sitting on stands, and the front suspension is removed (took it out when I pulled the motor). I know you're supposed to have the suspension loaded, but I figured I could just put the connectors in and not torque anything until I had the rest finished.
It takes quite a bit of force to move it. I'd say it has to move about 2-3 inches outward to get it to line up.
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From: Noblesville, IN
lol no worries. I'd be interested to see how the 'vert SFCs fit on a non-vert.
I digress. Went out to the car earlier, and it appears that the rear LCA can move freely without binding. So I think I'm good lol.
I digress. Went out to the car earlier, and it appears that the rear LCA can move freely without binding. So I think I'm good lol.
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