You have to either drop the subframe or remove all the outer control arm joint bolts and links so the arm can swing down. I would undo all the bolts rather than drop the subframe, myself, unless you have it centered with the pins already.
Basically it's the same procedure to install the rear springs. It's doable at home, but I did it in my friend's shop. It's way easier with a lift and you'll need alignment afterwards anyways.
I did drop the whole LCA for the bearing...but I believe if you unfasten the outer LCA, you'll still need to at least loosen the subframe for clearance (tiny bit on the far side, more than halfway on the near side).
Lower the sub-frame one side at a time, make sure you un bolt the rear brake line attachment bracket. Yes, you will need an alignment because of the ride height change.
No reported noise from Steeda customers of squeaking or on our development cars.Has anyone else experienced squeaking in the rear since installing these spacers? I have BMR Handling springs, and since installing the 1/4" spacers the rear end subtly squeaks and it's really noticeable at slow speeds like in parking lots. I've triple checked how the springs are seated, and all else looks fine... I really don't want to drop the rear again just to pull these out and start troubleshooting if someone has an easy answer
Thanks... and wasn't meaning to sound like I was blaming the spacers directly, but I've had the rear dropped 4-5 times, and torque everything to spec every time, and this last time when I installed the spacers is when the squeaking started.
It's unlikely but possible that the spacers could cause a squeak between them and the spring. Try greasing them or get some really thin rubber in between.
