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Apr 18, 2012 | 11:29 AM

#5761

runboyrun

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driving around with my alignment all f'd up is just makin me angry

Apr 18, 2012 | 11:42 AM

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OneManArmy

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driving around with my alignment all f'd up is just makin me angry

I got firestone in newark to do mine custom and now i go to watsonville to get it "checked" then i tell them to even the number out at -x.x. lol!

Apr 18, 2012 | 11:44 AM

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driving around with my alignment all f'd up is just makin me angry

I've had that same feeling for the past 3 months man lol. Feels good to be back on the road.

And I put my rear seats back on (finally).

Apr 18, 2012 | 01:11 PM

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Jody I wan to see a pick of your car height..

Apr 18, 2012 | 01:41 PM

#5765

runboyrun

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got my bushings in today. I think im gunna do it myself friday. Any tips?

been reading this as a good how-to
http://www.northursalia.com/modifica.../steering.html

Last edited by runboyrun; Apr 18, 2012 at 01:51 PM.

Apr 18, 2012 | 03:41 PM

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I paid 150 but i also purchase rear camber bolts. In my opinion I really like the whole dropped look but I couldnt stand all that rubbing. I'll take pics of the new ride height it's still looks good tho looks a lot better then stock. Stock height is about 15.2 inch front and 14.3 in rear mine is now 14.25f and 13.75 rear.. It drives a lot better I had 12.75 all around when it was dropped but couldn't stand the rubbing at the inner fender liner

those numbers are center of wheelhub to fender right?

Apr 18, 2012 | 05:13 PM

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those numbers are center of wheelhub to fender right?

Yup from center of the wheel hub I'll post pics of the my new height

Apr 18, 2012 | 05:15 PM

#5768

CaliSuby

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Nice I'm curious what a good height is considered

Apr 18, 2012 | 05:21 PM

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This was at 12.75 front and rear

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That's the new height

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Apr 18, 2012 | 05:23 PM

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Urban_Grey_2.5

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got my bushings in today. I think im gunna do it myself friday. Any tips?

been reading this as a good how-to
NorthUrsalia.com: Steering Rack Bushings Installation

Jackstands not ramps, loosen the bolt where the steering column goes into the rack(but DO NOT REMOVE) then pretty much wiggle and cuss haha

Apr 18, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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runboyrun

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Jackstands not ramps, loosen the bolt where the steering column goes into the rack(but DO NOT REMOVE) then pretty much wiggle and cuss haha

why not ramps? people say it helps make sure the wheels stay straight...is it for more clearance?

20 dollar craftsmen stands at sears...hmmm..

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Apr 18, 2012 | 05:36 PM

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why not ramps? people say it helps make sure the wheels stay straight...is it for more clearance?

20 dollar craftsmen stands at sears...hmmm..

I did it on ramps but I felt likei couldn't get enough movement to get the Clarence I needed to wrap the bushing around.

Apr 18, 2012 | 06:32 PM

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runboyrun

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I did it on ramps but I felt likei couldn't get enough movement to get the Clarence I needed to wrap the bushing around.

Ill try ramps first, if I feel like i cant get it ill go to plan B

Apr 18, 2012 | 07:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by runboyrun

got my bushings in today. I think im gunna do it myself friday. Any tips?

been reading this as a good how-to
NorthUrsalia.com: Steering Rack Bushings Installation

Just be patient. It's really not that hard but it IS a major PITA.

The old one will come out easily.

Apr 18, 2012 | 07:34 PM

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CaliSuby

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Nice lift CcaniaSTi.... It would go nice with an 18x9 and 265 s lol