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Thanks for lookin, i was wondering if i was missing anything from my ALK that i got used. I also heard that it comes with some kinda grease that has to be applied, since the grease was already used what subsitute do you think that i could use. thanks guys
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Looks like you got the whole thing to me.
I saw your other post, and I think Whiteline.com.au has instructions on it somewhere as a pdf(adobe acrobat) file.
The site is pretty big...keep looking...
Look under 'tech talk'....then 'fitting instructions'....KCA319A...and....KCA359A should do it.
I saw your other post, and I think Whiteline.com.au has instructions on it somewhere as a pdf(adobe acrobat) file.
The site is pretty big...keep looking...
Look under 'tech talk'....then 'fitting instructions'....KCA319A...and....KCA359A should do it.
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Cool i didn't know they had a web site, thank you
dude, ... it's a straight forward install.
But have some good help with you when you do it, .... and it is MUCH MUCH easier to do it on a lift.
so go to the hobby shop.
But have some good help with you when you do it, .... and it is MUCH MUCH easier to do it on a lift.
so go to the hobby shop.
You are missing the large 23mm nuts that hold the ALK to the control arm. But that's okay, because you can use the stock one's.
Remember, the stickers on the ALK will be up against the chassis when installed properly.
Remember, the stickers on the ALK will be up against the chassis when installed properly.
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thanks arnie i was wondering did you put that u shapped thing back on. *** spec cars don't have them, nither do the aussies. i heard it was only for usdm collision standards. what do u think????
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well, if i were in a collision, i would want the greatest amount of protection. i think you would be a brain donor if you didn't. your car has a 5 out of 5 star safety rating for a reason.
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Do you think that piece is really that important? Man i didn't think that thing is that great in keeping me alive in a collision.
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OK...If ya put the 'u-shaped thing' back on you gotta use the spacers or you will get some very interesting and potentially damage causing sounds from the front end.
Also, IIRC the 'u-shaped thing' provides the lower radiator support...
Then again, I may take mine off and not get the JDM front bumper beam...
Also, IIRC the 'u-shaped thing' provides the lower radiator support...
Then again, I may take mine off and not get the JDM front bumper beam...
personally, I'd keep the u-brace on. Any additional metal helps in a frontal impact. i'm sure it helped me in my last one. you could always remove it for track events. it does weigh quite a bit. i'm not too sure about it functioning as a radiator support though. I'll have a look at it tonight.
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Good to go arnie, i'll be waiting to see what intel you have for us.
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Okay, checked it out last night. The U-Brace is independent of the radiator support. The radiator support is part of the chassis, so removal of the u-brace is a-okay if you want to run without it.


