UMI Bolt On Relocation Brackets
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UMI Bolt On Relocation Brackets
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I tried installing these on my 87 GTA with a 9 bolt rear end, and halfway through it, I noticed that the LCA was nowhere near matching up to the lower holes on the bracket.
I called UMI and told them the problem, and ended up getting told that the bolt on versions dont fit 9 bolt rear ends.......
This sucks hardcore, I bought these with the intention of installing these myself then going to have them welded in somewhere.
If you have the STOCK 9 bolt rear end, these will not fit.
I tried installing these on my 87 GTA with a 9 bolt rear end, and halfway through it, I noticed that the LCA was nowhere near matching up to the lower holes on the bracket.
I called UMI and told them the problem, and ended up getting told that the bolt on versions dont fit 9 bolt rear ends.......
This sucks hardcore, I bought these with the intention of installing these myself then going to have them welded in somewhere.
If you have the STOCK 9 bolt rear end, these will not fit.
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Re: UMI Bolt On Relocation Brackets
The guy on the phone told me that these brackets would not fit what was known as an "Australian" 9 Bolt. I had absolutely no idea what he was talking about.
When I tried to swing the LCA up to the bracket to put the bolt in, I couldn't even see the holes, it was as if the LCA was too long.
When I tried to swing the LCA up to the bracket to put the bolt in, I couldn't even see the holes, it was as if the LCA was too long.
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Re: UMI Bolt On Relocation Brackets
I just got mine today, but i havent tried to install yet. I dont see why they wouldnt work, I changed my 10 to a 9 everything swapped out. I wont be able to get to them till thur, but i will see if mine bolt up
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Re: UMI Bolt On Relocation Brackets
The guy on the phone told me that these brackets would not fit what was known as an "Australian" 9 Bolt. I had absolutely no idea what he was talking about.
When I tried to swing the LCA up to the bracket to put the bolt in, I couldn't even see the holes, it was as if the LCA was too long.
When I tried to swing the LCA up to the bracket to put the bolt in, I couldn't even see the holes, it was as if the LCA was too long.
If the control arm holes won't line up that is not the bracket but just a case of the rear end shifting back wards or forward. This will make the control arm appear to short or to long. It sounds like you almost got them on. Post some pictures if you can and I will be glad to help.
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Re: UMI Bolt On Relocation Brackets
After some modification of the bracket, my father and I got them to fit.
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Re: UMI Bolt On Relocation Brackets
When you disconnect the control arms, the rear end has nothing to keep it centered in the wheel well...
you can test this, because you should be able to press on the drum or rotor, and move the whole rear end forward or rearward quite a bit.
you can test this, because you should be able to press on the drum or rotor, and move the whole rear end forward or rearward quite a bit.
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Re: UMI Bolt On Relocation Brackets
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but i just installed mine, and they went on like butter. I will have it up in the air until tom afternoon ( buddy is balancing my tires for me) if you want some pics.
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Re: UMI Bolt On Relocation Brackets
The guy on the phone told me that these brackets would not fit what was known as an "Australian" 9 Bolt. I had absolutely no idea what he was talking about.
When I tried to swing the LCA up to the bracket to put the bolt in, I couldn't even see the holes, it was as if the LCA was too long.
When I tried to swing the LCA up to the bracket to put the bolt in, I couldn't even see the holes, it was as if the LCA was too long.
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