LCA's and P-H bar

[Edward-T]

got my LCA's and P- H bar in yesterday from summit (UMI) getting ready to install Saturday, any suggestions would be appreciated.

[youngrigo aka NVEEOUS]

For the PHB if you have 4 ramps i would put my car on those.. Makes it easier to adjust.

[Edward-T]

cool, planned on using stands. hey i didnt get any new hardware with the control arms or the ph-bar, i got new hardware with the lca relocation brackets tho...am i supposed to re use the old hardware or what?

[youngrigo aka NVEEOUS]

Ya - It will be fine.

[Forced_Firebird]

No the LCA relocation needs different hardware.

As far as adjusting the PHB, you will want to put the car on ramps, or something that will support the weight of the car by the wheels, otherwise, how are you going to adjust the bar to be horizontal to the ground - with the wheels suspended, the geometry changes

-John

[RrCoX22]

plus one on getting the car either or ramps or some suspension load platform. UMI should have the PHB already set, so you can bolt it up and possible adjust it once it's on the ground tracking/caster is off in the rear.

im assuming you got bolt in relocation brackets? don't know how the current ones are from the old ones but some cutting was required last time I did an install.

[youngrigo aka NVEEOUS]

Yes the relocation bracket those but he was asking about the LCAs so i assumed he already has the relocation backets on..

[Edward-T]

no, putting it all on this weekend, the relocation brackets had new hardware with them, the ph bar and the lca's did not, and mine are not adjustable as i am not lowering the car now or in the future cause my driveway is about a 1/4 mile long and dirt and gravel so if i was to lower it then it would scrub, so i went with non adjustable, probably not as good but im sure they are better than stock.

[Forced_Firebird]

Ah ok.

I never had to cut the LCA brackets, but they are a pain to get into position.

Non-adjustable PH is easy. Might need a friend to push sideways on the axle to get the holes lined up, make sure the car is stable.


-John

[UMI Performance]

Hello,

Thanks for the purchase of UMI Products

The installation of these items fairly simple and the hardest part is getting the old stuff broke loose. PB Blaster is your friend.

Here are the some tips...

Control Arms- Install one side at a time, removing both control arms at once will allow the rear end to move to much and make installing the new arm difficult. When you unbolt the control arm the rear end will shift, usually back. It is good to have a friend help push the rear end forward while you get the bolt in.

Relocation brackets- Read the instructions for these first but the installation is pretty easy. One thing I recommend is using sand paper or a wire wheel and cleaning the control arm mount good before installing the brackets. Any rust build up will make the brackets harder to slide over the mount. We make these fit good and tight so you may want to use a rubber mallet to tap them on place.

Panhard- This is the same as the control arms. Once you unbolt it the rear end will shift. Have a friend push on the tire to move it over while you place the bolt in the hole. Also a note, the factory bolts are tapered and can only be installed one way.

Lastly, tighten all bolts while the suspension is loaded, this insures there is no suspension bind. Tighten them to 90 ft lbs (instructions say 72 which is factory specs)

Hope that helps
Ryan

[youngrigo aka NVEEOUS]

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