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found a set in stock shop quoted me 5 hours lol **** me
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08-25-2022, 03:19 AM | #58 |
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08-25-2022, 03:20 AM | #59 |
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I want to tackle this soon myself!
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08-26-2022, 02:39 PM | #60 |
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I did the BMR cradle lock out kit. Seems to help on track. I'm sure not as much as the solid.
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It's not a hard job if you have the right tools, took me and a friend about 5 hours to do that, new brake lines and a couple other little things, was on a lift with 3/4'" drive impact, both help a lot.
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If there’s gap on the bottom, I would imagine an impact gun would take car of that…. Or maybe jack the rear of the car under each bushing one at a time. The 2k weight should press that bottom bushing in. This is all speculation of course! |
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08-26-2022, 11:55 PM | #64 | |
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That means if one were to install the bottom first, you’d inadvertently have a lgap on top which translates into greater wheel/fender gap plus throwing off suspension geometry a tad. Correct? |
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08-28-2022, 01:50 PM | #65 |
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Whether to install the top or the bottom bushing flush has been discussed many times with strong supporters on both sides.
The instructions that came with the kit I got state to install the bottom bushing first. IMO this mimics the rubber bushing installation, its flange is flush on the bottom side of the cradle also. I do believe it doesn't make much difference, because they are in place very tight and most likely will not move. Instructions attached, step 45, pg 11
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08-28-2022, 11:35 PM | #66 |
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Just installed the bushings! Almost gave up at one point!
Still have to put everything back together. I’ll try to put up a video and images for there to reference. Really hope this upgrade is worth it! |
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A few videos for others to reference…
Links fixed! Thanks Carguy55! Last edited by Dabjbr; 08-30-2022 at 09:41 AM. |
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09-02-2022, 08:56 AM | #69 |
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Nice videos. I dropped the whole cradle to the floor, while leaving the driveshaft connected, and used pullers to push the bushings out, and used the same method to install the new ones. I was a chicken about the torch, but that method, probably, saved 5-hours I bet. I think either the front or rear bushings are hydraulic or something though... Regardless - it's obviously affective, and has been done several times with no reports of big issues.
KUDOS for sharing these helpful videos!
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