R-D Camber Brace installed!!!
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R-D Camber Brace installed!!!
Sorta "fell" into place! Placed it through the passenger side. Nice fit, nice finish, and nice feel!! Disconnected some wires to get them out of the way, and removed the driver side fender panel to replace the bolt. Everything was a breeze. Well sorta, I did struggle with the pass. side bolt for a while before realizing that removing that panel would help. :yesnod: Thanks Dave!!! :D
Melting Slicks
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Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (95AquaC4)
Your the second person this week to install the brace from the passenger's side. I guess I'd better give it a try, I may need to re-write my instructions.
Thanks for the feedbak!
Dave
Our new slogan "Feel the Difference", on t-shirts everywhere soon. :yesnod:
Thanks for the feedbak!
Dave
Our new slogan "Feel the Difference", on t-shirts everywhere soon. :yesnod:
Racer
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From: Hendersonville tn
Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (84c4)
The biggest problem I had was getting out the driver's side bolt. It would run into the power steering pulley before getting it all the way out. With the camber brace in place it was worse because the bolt has to come out further. I had to unbolt the power steering pump to get the bolt in. Then it's a royal PIA to remount the PS pump because the camber brace is in the way. This was on a 95 LT1 car.
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Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (84c4)
Your the second person this week to install the brace from the passenger's side. I guess I'd better give it a try, I may need to re-write my instructions.
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Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (STL94LT1)
Hmmm, I may try that. I sat down for an hour so and tried to do it, but I ended up bashing my drivers door into a toolchest. $350. :(
I may give the camber brace install another shot when I feel up to it. For now it sits in the garage wrapped in tape and an old sock.
I may give the camber brace install another shot when I feel up to it. For now it sits in the garage wrapped in tape and an old sock.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (stormy652)
I may give the camber brace install another shot when I feel up to it. For now it sits in the garage wrapped in tape and an old sock.
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From: Levelland, TX USA
Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (95AquaC4)
I read somewhere someone talking about not having to jack the car up. Is that possible? Also what about removing the belt. Necessary also? I have an '89, L98. I don't have a floor jack or stands. If you do have to use stands, where to you put them? Does the suspension have to be in the extended position? It's kind of scary when you start trying to get get a mostly fiberglass car up in the air.
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From: Amarillo TX
Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (Darrell G)
Darrell,
Jacking up the car allows you to use a socket on the control arm nuts. You can do it with a wrench without jacking up the car and install the L-98 brace per the instructions.
Dave :seeya
Jacking up the car allows you to use a socket on the control arm nuts. You can do it with a wrench without jacking up the car and install the L-98 brace per the instructions.
Dave :seeya
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Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (morphious)
Tell me what you think of it because I am thinking of getting one for my Vette.
:cheers:
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Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (95AquaC4)
Don't leave home without one.
45 min install - including jacking car and wheel removal.
Installed from passenger's side.
One of most cost effective handling options available.
Track handling after was more than noticeable.
Another satisfied customer, Dave.
45 min install - including jacking car and wheel removal.
Installed from passenger's side.
One of most cost effective handling options available.
Track handling after was more than noticeable.
Another satisfied customer, Dave.
Burning Brakes
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Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (84c4)
"Feel the Difference", on t-shirts everywhere soon. :yesnod:
All of Dave's products are great! I have the cross-bar, camber brace, and truss bar and every one of them has made a difference. You couldn't ask for a nicer guy to deal with either. Do yourself a favor and call Dave sometime. You'll be glad you did! -Jeff
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Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (18carfan)
Camber Brace rocks!!!!! Great improvement to the handling. Cross Bar is another great addition!! Customer service is number one with Dave!! :cheers:
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Re: R-D Camber Brace installed!!! (Gary96LT4)
Man, now I really want to go put on the brace! I think I'll wait until after I get my car back from the bodyshop though...
