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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Does anyone know how easy/tough installing Adj LCA's is? Including the adjusting part and all of that fun stuff? I have jack stands, floor jack, and basic tools in my garage just to let you know what im working with. Usually i have a local mustang shop i take my car to, but if this is an easy install id rather not waste the $$$. Thanks!
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Installation is easy. It took us about 2hrs, but also included relocation brcks. and setting pinion angle.
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When u ran 11.7 what shot did u have?
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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You need a torque wrench, rachet, 19mm socket, 19mm wrench, locking pliers (large), and a large crecent wrench (for adjusting them).


It might be 21mm instead of 19mm, but it was too long ago to remember for sure. Taking the wheels off might be necessary depending on your tools, for clearance.

Adjust to the same length as the stock control arm if you are stock ride height. Use pythagorean's theorem to find the adjusted length if lowered (will be slightly shorter than OE).
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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It took me about 25minutes the first time, including putting it on the lift, and 15mins on subsequent occasions. That was using an air rachet though.
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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ORIGINAL: Sleeper05

It took me about 25minutes the first time, including putting it on the lift, and 15mins on subsequent occasions. That was using an air rachet though.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Buy new hardware. The nuts and bolts on your stock LCAs are one-time-use. Also, hire a bodybuilder to torque them to 136 ft lbs, because its a bitch to do it yourself while wedged up under the car. (When the torque wrench finally "clicks", you'll feel like you just crapped an anvil)
Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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The bolts can be bought at Home Depot. The size is 14x95mm.
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