Jmeo
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I finally got some time to get this kit installed and I though I would make an install thread. The directions are pretty straight forward but I thought some visuals might help make the install a little easier. Overall I feel this would've taken me maybe an hour to get completely installed but I had to detour a bit because of my Whipple intercooler tank so total time for me was 2 hours start to finish.
I won't get involved with the step by step instructions, I'm just going to post some pictures of the bearings being pressed and then installed in the car. This should help clarify the proper arrangement of everything.
Steeda once again hooked us up by including the necessary press tools to get the job done so thank you for that
Here is the right side as it sits in my press before I pressed out the OEM bushing
Note: I had extra press tools on hand from previous work which I used to collect the bushing being removed but you could simply press it out any way you see fit
Here is the left
At one point the directions refer to the hole in the control arm being tapered and what end the bearing should be pressed. This picture shows I was able to place the bearing inside the arm enough to cover the snap ring groove, this is how I knew this was the direction it needed to be pressed.
Now we start pressing in the bearing, here is the sequence
Right side as the bearing is being pressed in
Left side as the bearing is being pressed in
Bearing pressed in all nice nice and in it's home
Snap ring in place. To get this in simply separate it a bit, almost like a metal slinky, place one tip into the groove and unwind it as you apply pressure and you can walk it into the grove with just your hands.
Right side installed into my car
Left side installed into my car
Here is the reason for the detour I was talking about. I had to remove my splitter to drop the belly pan and then unbolt the reservoir tank and slide it away so I could get the bolt out and back in place :frusty:
I am happy to report these feel great and as advertised they do not add one iota of NVH
An unexpected surprise is airing out and and filling up of the Airlift suspension seems way smoother :clap2:
I absolutely love these and have to once again hand it to Steeda for coming out with yet another must have item!
I won't get involved with the step by step instructions, I'm just going to post some pictures of the bearings being pressed and then installed in the car. This should help clarify the proper arrangement of everything.
Steeda once again hooked us up by including the necessary press tools to get the job done so thank you for that
Here is the right side as it sits in my press before I pressed out the OEM bushing
Note: I had extra press tools on hand from previous work which I used to collect the bushing being removed but you could simply press it out any way you see fit
Here is the left
At one point the directions refer to the hole in the control arm being tapered and what end the bearing should be pressed. This picture shows I was able to place the bearing inside the arm enough to cover the snap ring groove, this is how I knew this was the direction it needed to be pressed.
Now we start pressing in the bearing, here is the sequence
Right side as the bearing is being pressed in
Left side as the bearing is being pressed in
Bearing pressed in all nice nice and in it's home
Snap ring in place. To get this in simply separate it a bit, almost like a metal slinky, place one tip into the groove and unwind it as you apply pressure and you can walk it into the grove with just your hands.
Right side installed into my car
Left side installed into my car
Here is the reason for the detour I was talking about. I had to remove my splitter to drop the belly pan and then unbolt the reservoir tank and slide it away so I could get the bolt out and back in place :frusty:
I am happy to report these feel great and as advertised they do not add one iota of NVH
An unexpected surprise is airing out and and filling up of the Airlift suspension seems way smoother :clap2:I absolutely love these and have to once again hand it to Steeda for coming out with yet another must have item!
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