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Pic of my new TRD LCB & questions about install...

Old 08-07-06, 08:05 AM
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Default Pic of my new TRD LCB & questions about install...

So it it seems pretty simple, but I was just wondering if anybody had any tips.

Judging from my non-english directions, I just reuse the stock bolts except for the two bolts/washers that came with the LCB that go in the spots shown on dirtections.

Is that all I need to know?


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Old 08-07-06, 09:42 AM
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yeah it's pretty simple install, at least on my car. my mechanic spent maybe 10 mins max?
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Pretty much a simple install chuck when I bought mine too. I guess the main concern is the torque settings.
If it's not too late chuck and since you're working under there, you should get the daizen sway bar bushings (if you haven't already or if you don't have other sways already). Cheapest suspension mods ($30) ever
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Pretty much a simple install chuck when I bought mine too. I guess the main concern is the torque settings.
If it's not too late chuck and since you're working under there, you should get the daizen sway bar bushings (if you haven't already or if you don't have other sways already). Cheapest suspension mods ($30) ever
I already have another "since I'm down there" job. I'm changing the trans fluid too.

so those two bolts and washers were the only hardware that's supposed to come with it, right?
Old 08-07-06, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckb
I already have another "since I'm down there" job. I'm changing the trans fluid too.

so those two bolts and washers were the only hardware that's supposed to come with it, right?
Mine came with the 2 bolts and washers also. I never installed it
I sold mine however thinking I was going to trade in the car.
Now that I'm keeping the car, I used that $ towards the sways
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Mine came with the 2 bolts and washers also. I never installed it
I sold mine however thinking I was going to trade in the car.
Now that I'm keeping the car, I used that $ towards the sways
What size bolts does it come with?
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Originally Posted by McDj18
What size bolts does it come with?
from my directions, it looks like they are M10X35mm
Old 08-08-06, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Pretty much a simple install chuck when I bought mine too. I guess the main concern is the torque settings.
If it's not too late chuck and since you're working under there, you should get the daizen sway bar bushings (if you haven't already or if you don't have other sways already). Cheapest suspension mods ($30) ever
Yup, I installed mine as well, took like 10 min......and that is b/c I drank 2 beers
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What are the benefits of that ?
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Originally Posted by AJ
What are the benefits of that ?
marginally better handling than the stock one (there is a stock one already, but this one is a bit stiffer)
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Originally Posted by AJ
What are the benefits of that ?
Two beers always enhances the experience!

Seriously, lower chassis braces stiffen up the front end of the chassis and enhance steering response. It was immediately noticeable when I installed my Tom's front LCB - steering was much more precise - a very good handling mod.
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Originally Posted by TeeLex
Two beers always enhances the experience!

Seriously, lower chassis braces stiffen up the front end of the chassis and enhance steering response. It was immediately noticeable when I installed my Tom's front LCB - steering was much more precise - a very good handling mod.
Hmm...might put it on the list Thanks rom & Tee
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Well it's on & the trans fluid is changed. I did about a 2 mile drive and the front does seem a little more responsive and the trans seems smoother, could be placebo effect too

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Looks good
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congrats chuck! after all that work, you car BETTER drives good

oh and btw, dont' bend this one now

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