ThatsMrGimp2U
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First, let me state that when I saw these initially I really couldn't see any benefit to having them. I mean, the car has jacking points from the factory, right? So why would you need a rail? Now, up until this point I had been fairly spoiled. The few times I needed to get my car in the air I had the aid of some friends with access to lifts. THE FIRST TIME I had to get it off the ground a substantial amount with a jack (to install steedas subframe rear subframe alignment kit and subframe support bushings) it became evident to me that I needed these. I needed to get the back of the car up about 16 inches (im a big guy) and didnt trust the angle the pinch welds were on the jack stands. It would have been so much easier to lift each side and have a range of locations to actually put the stands. God forbid you try and put a stand close to a jacking point, the jacks typically too big.
Knowing I am going to be spending enough time with suspension mods I ordered the rails. I got a call from steeda within a few minutes of placing the order, letting me know they were expecting a shipment of them within the next few days, and to expect a slight delay. The customer service from these guys is awesome.
Install only took about 25 minutes.
You'll want to have:
15mm ratchet and socket
a few 1-2" boards or planks
blue loctite
Get your car up on the wood to give you a little more access. I know the wood in the back looks sketchy. I rocked the car back in fourth several times before getting under it.
These are the bolts you are taking out
Drivers Side Front
Drivers Side Rear
Support the rail in place up front and start threading the provided bolts in (after throwing some loctite on them). Leave about an inch of movement from the rail to the chasis of the car. Move to the back, place the bolts in and tighten firmly. Go back to the front and tighten those as well. This is how it should look when you are done. The sloped section of the rail ends should be closer to the center of the car.
Front
Rear
Follow the same instructions for the passenger side and you are done.
I'd recommend picking up a few hockey pucks for your jack to not mar up the nice powder coating on the rails.
Also these things for your jack stands. Jack Stand Pads
And in the event you do get some scrapes, this stuff here will do nicely for touch ups.
Let me know if you guys have any questions. Thanks!
Knowing I am going to be spending enough time with suspension mods I ordered the rails. I got a call from steeda within a few minutes of placing the order, letting me know they were expecting a shipment of them within the next few days, and to expect a slight delay. The customer service from these guys is awesome.
Install only took about 25 minutes.
You'll want to have:
15mm ratchet and socket
a few 1-2" boards or planks
blue loctite
Get your car up on the wood to give you a little more access. I know the wood in the back looks sketchy. I rocked the car back in fourth several times before getting under it.
These are the bolts you are taking out
Drivers Side Front
Drivers Side Rear
Support the rail in place up front and start threading the provided bolts in (after throwing some loctite on them). Leave about an inch of movement from the rail to the chasis of the car. Move to the back, place the bolts in and tighten firmly. Go back to the front and tighten those as well. This is how it should look when you are done. The sloped section of the rail ends should be closer to the center of the car.
Front
Rear
Follow the same instructions for the passenger side and you are done.
I'd recommend picking up a few hockey pucks for your jack to not mar up the nice powder coating on the rails.
Also these things for your jack stands. Jack Stand Pads
And in the event you do get some scrapes, this stuff here will do nicely for touch ups.
Let me know if you guys have any questions. Thanks!
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