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5100's and new UCA same time questions

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by REDdawn6, Aug 23, 2013.

  1. Aug 23, 2013 at 7:02 AM
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    REDdawn6

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    Hopefully going to tackle my front this weekend. I have a couple questions for you guys.
    I have the Bilstein 5100/Eibach assembled from toyec ($599 one), I have a 1/4 spacer for taco lean and I have a set of LR UCA's.
    If doing both at the same time , does the UCA need to be out back in before dropping shock into place?
    I have the 1/4 spacer for TLean, am I going to have any problems with the studs on the shock being too short?
    Does the spacer go on top of shock under the top mount ? Like a spacer lift ?
    Once everything is back together. Do I tighten a re torque up on jack stands or on ground ?
    Any other ideas or comments would be cool too.
    My friend is supposed to come down and help me , he's a gear head so should be smooth. Thanks , RED
     
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    I did the exact same set up as you and at the same time. I replaced the coilover (leaving stock UCA in place) and then did the LR UCAs. You will be fine with the 1/4 spacers, the studs are long enough. You can torque everything while on jack stands. You can look at my build thread for pictures.
     
  3. Aug 23, 2013 at 7:09 AM
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    Okay. Very cool man. I will check out your build page.
     
  4. Aug 23, 2013 at 10:58 AM
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    THis install will be better with couple ppl.

    make sure you have these handy

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  5. Aug 23, 2013 at 2:54 PM
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    The 1/4" spacer is a top plate spacer so don't put it on top of the coil. I have the same setup but pieced mine together and I ran two different spacer sizes.

    1/2" Top plate spacer - DS
    1/4" Top plate spacer - PS

    I went this route bc I wanted a 3" lift. So with the billies set to .85, this setup fixes the lean and gives you the extra 0.5"
     
  6. Aug 23, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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    ok thanks guys... I have vice grips and punches
     
  7. Aug 24, 2013 at 8:38 AM
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    Another question : I have read that adding caster can help in clearance of tires. The directions say set at +2 for LR UCA. I don't really want to keep messing with shit but this would be nice to know. Ty
     
  8. Aug 24, 2013 at 8:42 AM
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    Increased caster adds stability at highway speeds. With 2.5-3 inches of lift you want around 2.8 degrees of caster. Set it to the neutral position (+2) and let the alignment shop take it from there, just be sure to give them the instruction sheet that came with the UCAs
     
  9. Aug 24, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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    Ok. Sounds cool man. Thank you.
     

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