sailing220

So my LCAs came today, just a few questions:

1. The instructions say it has to be supported by the axle - does it really matter where are long as the suspension is hanging freely?

2. Brake cables...what's the best way to reinstall them?


Thanks...looking foreword to seeing how they work out...especially once my CAI/Tune get here!

DarkFireGT

I used zip ties and tied them to the LCA's. I supported the car with the frame rails, so I could move the rear suspension around to get them lined up. If you're using the rear end as the support point, it'll be hard to get the lca's to bolt up.

sailing220

Thanks a lot. The instructions said use the axle, but I thought the frame rails would be easier...

howarmat

You need to support the axle when you grease the bushings

Chevy Convert

I supported via the axl, about 6-12in from the pumpkin and useda floor jack to align the bolt holes. Installation was cake.

sailing220

Thanks for the advice. I was just at the store and the guy working there really confused me. He said I needed to put tension on the springs through the axle so they don't fly off when I remove the stock LCA's....this is compeltely wrong right? WTF is he talking about?

howarmat

unless you also take the DS, panhard, swaybar, uca and shocks off at the same time.....its not going to happen

sailing220

Yeah, the dude drives a Foxbody and he was telling me all about how his is set up...even though I told him I drive an 05 and mine wasn't set up like that...thanks for the clear up.

sailing220

Is it a better idea to support via the frame or the axle? Where on the frame or where on the axle?

DarkFireGT

Put the jackstands on the frame, and put the jack under the pumpkin. Then, if you need to jack the suspension up into the car to get the bolts in, you can. It's easier that way.