On the ground using a jack and jackstands or using a lift?

Which way did you use and what tips or advice do you have to offer?

 

well a lift will always be easier, but it isn't too bad on jack stands either....

best advice, only remove ONE lca at a time, if you remove both it is a PITA to move the rear around to get it lined up again.

*ask me how i know

 

Okay. That makes sense. Thanks!

 

i dont mind using good old jackstands, but a lift would be easier i would think also.

 

Jackstand was fine for me. just did one side at a time.
Pretty easy too.

 

I used jackstands and a jack no problem. Just get the bolts in, place the spring in there, and use a jack to raise the A-arm.

Ed

 

i think he was talking about the rear arms ed .

 

I used ramps. If the bolts were a bit tight, I would start the car and turn the front wheels a bit, changing the load on the rear and it would then pop right out.

 

No kidding?!

I'm glad I asked around a little before doing the swap.

I've replaced bushings on my stockers before so it's not like I'm ignorant on what is involved with the swap.

This time I planned on just jacking it up - I used a lift to do the bushings the first time.

What about ramps?

Anyone back their car onto ramps for the swap?

 

LCAs are an easy swap, just put the rear on jackstands and do one side at a time.

 

I just changed mine putting in the new rear. Am I the only one whose bolts stuck in the rubber grommet? I used a 4.5" cutting wheel to cut the head off and what part of the threads I could and popped it out. Then just got new bolts and put the new ones in.

Those rubber grommets are a PITA.

 

OH...the rears...


I swapped them out when I swapped the rear, so the whole *** end of the car was out. I just had it up on stands and lowered the rear with the jack. I do think ramps would work good though if you can back it up there. My pic below.


Ed

 

I agree with using jackstands. Make sure when installing that you attach your LCA's to the axle last. Also, you'll notice the new ones won't line up perfectly like the old ones. So get your hydraulic jack under the axle to lower, raise as needed. Lastly, I had to insert a screwdriver through the bracket into the bushing holes to pry a little to get it perfectly lined up so the bolts would slide through. Fairly simple aside from some minor tweaking as stated.

Good Luck



Hey Ed, was that a little groan I detected when you mentioned changing out your entire ***-end?

 

Well I put in my new Lakewood LCAs today.
Took me about an hour by myself and no air-tools.

I jacked up the rear by putting the jack under the pumpkin.
I put a jackstand under each frame rail RIGHT in front of where the LCAs connect.
Yanked the bolts.
Slammed the new LCAs in and weeble-wobbled them around until the bolts slipped in.
Tightened them up and went for a ride.

I could definitely feel the difference.

I appreciate the advice guys!

 

Woo! Just put new ones in myself. Feels alot stiffer.