Got my LT's...now a dumb question
12-04-2010, 10:43 PM
#21
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Thanks 808. Knew I didn't need the motor mounts necessarily, but liked what I've been reading about them.
I'm deploying for a few weeks. That is why I'm getting all my goodies lined up. When I get back the car is gong up on a lift for some install. Got a Steeda Tri-Ax, SHR Louver, my front springs, the UCA, and the LT's to throw on. Going to be a busy day
I'm deploying for a few weeks. That is why I'm getting all my goodies lined up. When I get back the car is gong up on a lift for some install. Got a Steeda Tri-Ax, SHR Louver, my front springs, the UCA, and the LT's to throw on. Going to be a busy day
12-05-2010, 10:51 AM
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"I am the Great Cornholio, and I need T.P. for my bunghole!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yW_sIKBfIk
Last edited by Unleashedbeast; 12-05-2010 at 11:07 AM.
Because that's the only long tubes I can afford. lol..
01-27-2011, 02:39 AM
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for the most part, the LT's dropped right into place without any hassle at all. nothing like the horror stories I have previously heard from people.
I had 3 problems that were the LT's fault.
1. Passenger side motor mount bracket hits the passenger side cylinder #4. See pics below for how I solved that issue.
2. Drivers side collector hit the bellhousing. had to dent 1 of the pipes about 1/4" in. 5 minute fix.
3. Drivers side cylinder #1 pipe crosses across cylinders #2 and #3. It partially blocks the bolt holes. required a few minutes of finagaling, but I got the bolts in there and they bolted up.
the LT's didn't hit the framerails or anything else. I had a local shop weld up the joints for the Offroad H for $100. Had to because of a bad exhaust leak from dragging on a damn speed bump and it knocked the "H" pipe loose. car sounding mean like a Top Fuel dragster, but wasn't safe to ride around in because of the fumes
I recommend these LT's for anybody with wrenching experience. just in case you do run into problems. very happy with the results overall. the install itself was a major PITA because of the nature of the beast. that, and I am 280 lbs @ 6'3" doing the install with my car on jackstands...pure fun
I had 3 problems that were the LT's fault.
1. Passenger side motor mount bracket hits the passenger side cylinder #4. See pics below for how I solved that issue.
3. Drivers side cylinder #1 pipe crosses across cylinders #2 and #3. It partially blocks the bolt holes. required a few minutes of finagaling, but I got the bolts in there and they bolted up.
I recommend these LT's for anybody with wrenching experience. just in case you do run into problems. very happy with the results overall. the install itself was a major PITA because of the nature of the beast. that, and I am 280 lbs @ 6'3" doing the install with my car on jackstands...pure fun
any 1/2 way decent shop with a lift can probably do this install very easily. I researched alot of LT installs before doing this, and it seems that most LT's require prodigious use of hammers. So in that respect, these were a nice surprise.
because of the modification to the passenger motor mounts, I am going to get a 1/4" steel plate made and replace it. There is plenty of material left for my current power levels, but I'm scared to added a blower at this point. After comparing the Drivers side, they have comparable bracing and material now. The passenger mount is alot beefier than the drivers for some reason.