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Old 10-23-2009, 03:18 PM
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Underbrace install
I'm trying to install the under brace i got from tanabe... like this one...

Tanabe USA Inc. - Sustec Under Brace

Before I go ahead, I went on to search some DIY. But failed. I know I have to take off the plastic piece under there. I also read the A-arm part. Are the bolts on the A-arm torqued to certain lbs? And when putting them back on do I have to re-torque them in, including the under brace...

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Old 10-23-2009, 04:51 PM
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Pretty straight foward install.
Remove only the two front A arm bolts, line up the underbrace with the hole, and torque to 51 ft.lb. I recommend you use a washer on the bolts before torquing down as the tanabe underbrace is made of soft aluminum. And make sure you have the wheels on the ground before tightening to pre-load the suspension.
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Okay great... but one question. how exactly can you have the wheels on the ground and be under the car at the same time. Don't know, but I'm not a skinny person lol... and there's no way I'll fit under there lol
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Use ramps or blocks under the front tires.


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use a drive-on lift to get under it n still have pre-load. or raise the car up n have the wheels on something...dunno what'd be safe tbh, maybe 4 ramps or blocks with jackstands underneath the frame just in case?
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Okay great... but one question. how exactly can you have the wheels on the ground and be under the car at the same time. Don't know, but I'm not a skinny person lol... and there's no way I'll fit under there lol
There are certain lifters that lift the car by the wheels on metal planks, so spring pre-load is maintained. The wheel alignment place I go to has them.

Agreed on the drive-on ramps as well.
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Kool thanks guys... I been lagging lately and I haven't installed it (work) But I will go to some shops over the weekend and pick me up some ramps.
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yah, watever you use dont use cinderblocks under your tires. they will eventually collapse! hahaha.
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