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<blockquote data-quote="03snkvert" data-source="post: 14807655" data-attributes="member: 39207"><p>I put a set of H&R Race springs in my car Saturday, and the instructions say to loosen the front lower control arm to prevent it from binding. It also says to have car on drive on lift to Torque the Control arm bolts to 148-lb ft.</p><p></p><p>My question is this- I don't have a drive on lift, and the car is obviously going to set to low to just lay on the ground to torque them, so what has everyone else done.</p><p></p><p>I could get a set of ramps, but I don't want to buy 4 of them.</p><p></p><p>This is what Eibach has on their site:</p><p>Pre-load the suspension before tightening suspension pivot bolts. When installing the Eibach springs it is important to preload the suspension before tightening all suspension pivot point bolts. This can be easily done with the full weight of the vehicle on its tires on an alignment rack, or if the car is on a lift or jack stands by using a jack to lift each suspension corner to then tighten all the pivot bolts at each corner. Proper suspension preload will ensure a more consistent lowering and also help the pivot suspension bushings last longer.</p><p></p><p>Could use any advice or tricks.</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p><p>Corey</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="03snkvert, post: 14807655, member: 39207"] I put a set of H&R Race springs in my car Saturday, and the instructions say to loosen the front lower control arm to prevent it from binding. It also says to have car on drive on lift to Torque the Control arm bolts to 148-lb ft. My question is this- I don't have a drive on lift, and the car is obviously going to set to low to just lay on the ground to torque them, so what has everyone else done. I could get a set of ramps, but I don't want to buy 4 of them. This is what Eibach has on their site: Pre-load the suspension before tightening suspension pivot bolts. When installing the Eibach springs it is important to preload the suspension before tightening all suspension pivot point bolts. This can be easily done with the full weight of the vehicle on its tires on an alignment rack, or if the car is on a lift or jack stands by using a jack to lift each suspension corner to then tighten all the pivot bolts at each corner. Proper suspension preload will ensure a more consistent lowering and also help the pivot suspension bushings last longer. Could use any advice or tricks. Thanks Corey [/QUOTE]
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