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So you know that problem us guys on these boards have. You know when we something really cool something happens and all of a sudden we feel like we need it even if we don't. Okay, if your not that guy I am very very happy for you and when you have time can you please sit down with me and "Help" me be more like you.
When I was at Sema 2017 I of course stopped by Ride-Tech just to say hi and to see what was new. First mistake I should have just said Hi. Darren of course showed me the new 2nd Gen Camaro stuff and I was blown away. The new stuff they offered for the 2nd Gen was way cool and there will be plenty of stuff for me to upgrade to in the future. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...ab2ea9c-me.jpg Fast forward to summer and a quick email to Darren and the new R-Joint Arms are on the way to me for my rear suspension. Yep, I am excited and can't wait. Nothing Like Christmas in the Summer http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...c4e7667-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...55e3081-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...b8c1873-me.jpg Houston we may have a small issue here. Not to worry we are going to figure this out. Since we offset the lower spring mount it puts the arm way to close to the spring pocket. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...1bee590-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...0b70371-me.jpg Upper Arms - No Problem Perfect Fit http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...da88210-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...c4e3ae7-me.jpg Looking at possible moving the the arms over. However, if I move the arms over I will lose the tire clearance for the 335 rear tire set up. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...24ce247-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...9aaaee0-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...8b8161f-me.jpg In order to use the arms as is I will have to make some billet shims. For now I just used a few washers to test the articulations to see if the arms hit the spring pocket. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...2bf2e41-me.jpg Bad news in stock location they hit and I am sure with the weight of the car they would move way more then I could get them to move on my lift. |
09-22-18
Okay, Since my goal was to have the rear differential back in the car by the end of the weekend it's going in today which is actually Saturday Sept 22. What I love about this set up is its simplicity. It's so darn simple and yet it works so well. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...5ae0e30-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...8e152c1-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...3cbe221-me.jpg Very important step...make sure you install the arms on the correct side so you can grease the them without having to take them out. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...c9b53cc-me.jpg Need to get the back of the car up high enough so I can slide it under the car since I am doing this by myself. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...475d192-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...6cc8555-me.jpg |
Minor dilemma here i need to get the rear end from it's current location to behind the my car which is on the lift.
Reality is I have to carry this thing about 15 feet and gently set it down on my car cribs. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...f74ee2a-me.jpg Success, I guess all that working out I did when I as younger paid off. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...ea136d8-me.jpg Okay, this part sucked trying to get it on the lift while being hunched over. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...7f711b7-me.jpg Success !!! http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...2b5e444-me.jpg In order to get the lower arms in I need to tip up the pinion http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...c7ec9cc-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...b1f1f47-me.jpg I moved the cribs which made the install much easier. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...5f39678-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...6e9c61e-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...3bc0d73-me.jpg |
Upper Arm Install should be simple right...Nope
http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...335232c-me.jpg Now that the rear end is powder coated there is a little less room and because of that the upper arms will not slide in. Out comes the spreader which I have had for years and used so many time. It's perfect when you need to install a set of aftermarket lower control arms and they just won't slide in. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...75ac0ec-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...0b2fc1b-me.jpg Finally http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...febceed-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...d2d0117-me.jpg Still not sure why I went to my hardware bin. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...ba09a0f-me.jpg I still can't believe I used all of these tools just to put the rear end in. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...111314b-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...6c97cfe-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...364448b-me.jpg |
Can someone tell me why I didn't put the freaking gear oil in when it was on the ground.
http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...687182b-me.jpg Time to improvise http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...3739220-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...35e6d90-me.jpg Look really really close and you can see the make shift funnel. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...56ce906-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...ca82e40-me.jpg and why does your wife call you when you arms are wrapped up around a rear end and the other one is pouring gear oil in. man does that not sound good. |
Looks great Marty!
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Need to shorten the exhaust by 1/4'' and also plan to to wrap the mufflers with the DEI Muffler Shield.
http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...45bf47a-me.jpg Mike's pretty darn good making a straight cut with a Sawzall http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...50094a0-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...6c10432-me.jpg small learning curve here for both of us. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...a52bd15-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...0aee9da-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...6553f6c-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...03ccd5e-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...18dac18-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...66180ff-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...14acef8-me.jpg |
Next Up put some DEI wrap on the tailpipes
http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...f4f44c1-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...c008ce7-me.jpg This bike stand is really getting a workout. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...50b1ef9-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...04d2479-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...0eaaaea-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...fa0b2a6-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...2848946-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...99689fb-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...4f2ab8b-me.jpg |
New Totally Stainless Sway Bar Links
The original set was a little short so we had to send them back. http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...d2a2155-me.jpg Before http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...94f73a7-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...c4d8e5e-me.jpg http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...22a58ab-me.jpg After http://garagescene.net/_data/i/uploa...de94946-me.jpg |
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