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Old 05-30-2010, 07:29 PM
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All I can say is thank god for air tools, I had the camber links and the springs changed in about an 2 hours.
Also with extensions and a swivel it is possible to use a ratchet.
 
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Old 05-31-2010, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by virgin1


You need to lower the rear suspension between 1-2" (6 bolts) and also loosen part of the fuel system under there. I forget exactly what but these pieces do not need to be removed, just displaced for clearance.


Probably another dumb question, but here it goes. (I apologize for my stupidity)

So does that mean the current suspension is adjustable, or I have to buy after market shocks and springs?
 
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Old 05-31-2010, 12:21 PM
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Current suspension is NOT adjustable, the only thing you can adjust is the rear toe and front camber and caster and those are very minor and shouldnt be touched period.
 
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Old 05-31-2010, 01:09 PM
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Virgin1 actually should have said to lower the rear Sub-Frame assembly.
It is easier than it sounds.
 
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Old 05-31-2010, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Siber Express
Virgin1 actually should have said to lower the rear Sub-Frame assembly.
It is easier than it sounds.
Yes! Ken is correct. I should have used the term sub-frame instead. That would have been more accurate. My apologies.
 
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Old 05-31-2010, 09:42 PM
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Alrighty. That makes a little more sense.

Thanks a lot guys. Very very useful information.
 
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