Lowering Question!
11-25-2012, 01:53 PM
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Alright, so I've gotten my front springs and shocks in. HOWEVER, When it came to installiny the cc plates I bought (J&M)
http://www.americanmuscle.com/4cacapl.html
Installation Directions
http://1.cdn.lib.americanmuscle.com/...tall-94-04.pdf
I could not figure out the instructions properly... they lack so much info. For someone who doesn't know much about cars, I was incredibly disappointed. I can honestly say that I didn't know the names of these parts, let alone know where to drill the hole properly. It didn't even say how to assemble the parts on to the shock itself! I swear it's easier to follow ikea's directions than this.
So.. I'm coming here to get an expansion on how to install them. Right now My shocks have the stock parts on them. I'm going to install the rear struts/springs next weekend when I have time.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/4cacapl.html
Installation Directions
http://1.cdn.lib.americanmuscle.com/...tall-94-04.pdf
I could not figure out the instructions properly... they lack so much info. For someone who doesn't know much about cars, I was incredibly disappointed. I can honestly say that I didn't know the names of these parts, let alone know where to drill the hole properly. It didn't even say how to assemble the parts on to the shock itself! I swear it's easier to follow ikea's directions than this.
So.. I'm coming here to get an expansion on how to install them. Right now My shocks have the stock parts on them. I'm going to install the rear struts/springs next weekend when I have time.
11-30-2012, 08:06 PM
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Sry for the week late response, busy with school work and all. So, I finally had the time today to install the rear strut/springs.
What I'm confused about is the spacers and the drilling. How do I know which spacers go where or how many of them?
How do I know where to drill? I know you just outline the holes or whatever, but Which ones? In this picture:
http://images-ftp.americanmuscle.com...ectedImg=30002
Is the big metal (silver) part where you thread your shock through supposed to be installed from UNDERNEATH the the fender or is the entire thing just laid on top of the shock in the engine bay?
For the nuts/bolts that hold it to the plate (there's 4 on each, 2 on each side) am I just supposed to pick a random spot to drill holes to get these 4 bolts through or am I supposed to basically drill enough so the metal part can slide freely up and down.
I hope you can understand what i'm trying to ask; maybe I can word it better or something. I'll draw lines and circles if you can't get what i'm saying.
1 more thing------------
So since I just finished installing HP tokico shocks/struts H&R springs. My car is lower. It might be a while (when i do all the research) before I can get these Caster Camber Plates in. Would It kill me to drive my car without getting an alignment until I can get these CC plates in?
What I'm confused about is the spacers and the drilling. How do I know which spacers go where or how many of them?
How do I know where to drill? I know you just outline the holes or whatever, but Which ones? In this picture:
http://images-ftp.americanmuscle.com...ectedImg=30002
Is the big metal (silver) part where you thread your shock through supposed to be installed from UNDERNEATH the the fender or is the entire thing just laid on top of the shock in the engine bay?
For the nuts/bolts that hold it to the plate (there's 4 on each, 2 on each side) am I just supposed to pick a random spot to drill holes to get these 4 bolts through or am I supposed to basically drill enough so the metal part can slide freely up and down.
I hope you can understand what i'm trying to ask; maybe I can word it better or something. I'll draw lines and circles if you can't get what i'm saying.
1 more thing------------
So since I just finished installing HP tokico shocks/struts H&R springs. My car is lower. It might be a while (when i do all the research) before I can get these Caster Camber Plates in. Would It kill me to drive my car without getting an alignment until I can get these CC plates in?
Last edited by 99'PEGASV6; 11-30-2012 at 08:14 PM.
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