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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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can you do it with ramps or does it have to be lifted? im thinking its got to be lifted but all i have are ramps...
Old Dec 13, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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I installed mine on ramps. No problem.
Old Dec 14, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Depends on how large a guy you are :>, but yeah it can be done on ramps easily. The rear control arm bolts are on TIGHT so you may want to have a 12''+ breaker bar handy to get those loose. (I assume the g-trac connects the same as the CHE brace I've installed...on the rear CA mount bolts...looks like it does)
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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I'm about average size for a middle age guy (getting a little larger every year...) and have air tools.

I switched to 9/16" Grade 8 hex bolts in place of the 14mm Allen head bolts that came with the kit (going from memory on the sizes). I'm not a fan of Allen or Torx head bolts unless they are absolutely necessary.

Yep, installs in the same location.

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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Swapping those bolts is very smart. Wouldn't want a CA bolt breaking/loosening...that would be very bad. Sounds like you know what you're doing. It should be a piece of cake. Good luck.
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