I picked up a set of J&M LCA's, with the poly-ball bushing setup. This is a VERY nice kit, and a breeze to install. The best part is that it really didn't change the ride quality at all. My buddy and I had them on in 30 minutes, using hand tools, with the vehicle on jack stands out back.
I also have a set of relocation brackets here. However, I want to test each part on sticky tires at the drag strip, to determine how effective these parts are at stopping wheel hop. My car has HORRIBLE hop, and I've only been to the track once because of it.
So, I'm heading to the track on Tuesday for an event, and I'll see if the hop is gone/diminished. If not, I'll install the relocation brackets and see if that helps.
Here's a few pics from the install..
This pic shows the e-brake cable removed, and out of the hole in the control arm that it runs through. Simple to remove.. Just 1 little clip holes it in place. Pull the clip, remove the cable end from the brake caliper, and pull out of the control arm hole.
Two 18mm bolts that hold each control arm in place. The nuts are plated in place, so, you don't even have to hold backup on them.
Stock control arm, next to the J&M control arm. The stock LCA bushings are garbage..
Use a jack to hold the rear end in place.. but allow the suspension to fully extend.. It makes removing the arms a lot easier. This pic shows the driver's side arm in place.
Another shot of the arm installed.. Make sure to torque the bolts back to factory spec, per the J&M instructions.
Put your e-brake cables back in place, and you're done. Also, make sure to use a lot of the supplied grease on all of the bushing parts and metal inserts. This stuff is VERY tacky, and will last for years. If you skip this step, your bushings will die a very quick death.
Overall impression.. is that the rear is a bit less mushy. There's no other way to tell that you have these installed. It's nice.. no added noise, or anything funky. I'll report back on Tuesday after I get back from the drag strip.
Travis
I also have a set of relocation brackets here. However, I want to test each part on sticky tires at the drag strip, to determine how effective these parts are at stopping wheel hop. My car has HORRIBLE hop, and I've only been to the track once because of it.
So, I'm heading to the track on Tuesday for an event, and I'll see if the hop is gone/diminished. If not, I'll install the relocation brackets and see if that helps.
Here's a few pics from the install..
This pic shows the e-brake cable removed, and out of the hole in the control arm that it runs through. Simple to remove.. Just 1 little clip holes it in place. Pull the clip, remove the cable end from the brake caliper, and pull out of the control arm hole.
Two 18mm bolts that hold each control arm in place. The nuts are plated in place, so, you don't even have to hold backup on them.
Stock control arm, next to the J&M control arm. The stock LCA bushings are garbage..
Use a jack to hold the rear end in place.. but allow the suspension to fully extend.. It makes removing the arms a lot easier. This pic shows the driver's side arm in place.
Another shot of the arm installed.. Make sure to torque the bolts back to factory spec, per the J&M instructions.
Put your e-brake cables back in place, and you're done. Also, make sure to use a lot of the supplied grease on all of the bushing parts and metal inserts. This stuff is VERY tacky, and will last for years. If you skip this step, your bushings will die a very quick death.
Overall impression.. is that the rear is a bit less mushy. There's no other way to tell that you have these installed. It's nice.. no added noise, or anything funky. I'll report back on Tuesday after I get back from the drag strip.
Travis