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atank
07-29-2014, 06:09 AM
Install (Me no help :cry:) Start by lifting the car off the ground (all four wheels) Use jack stands, or a lift, you don't want to crush yourself. Install took about two hours, I managed to do it alone, bracing, drilling, and holding the wrench on the topside while tightening the bolts below, the hardest part was the passengers side, because of the brake & fuel lines, unbolt the two brackets holding the fuel and brake lines to the inside of the frame rails, relocating the two brackets to the FMFR, and drilling the holes. http://i.imgur.com/kf9DHTD.jpg (http://imgur.com/kf9DHTD) Supplied are smaller bolts that will not touch or rub against the said fuel and brake lines, the drivers side install was much easier. http://i.imgur.com/AQ6EJKE.jpg (http://imgur.com/AQ6EJKE)

Test drive:...........on the first drive the car did feel noticeably stiffer. My Roadster (Runabout) didn't handle any better per say, but the FMFR's did decrease some slop in the suspension, and the suspension seems to work better, will update as miles collect, more speed on the curvy roads!! http://www.rainsalestraining.com/default/assets/Image/curvy_road.jpg

Tools Used: 5/16" drill bit, 14mm closed end wrench, deep socket, LoctiteŽ, and corrosion prevention.

http://i.imgur.com/fbGrkUi.jpg (http://imgur.com/fbGrkUi)