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Dec 13, 2006 | 04:28 PM

marcous416

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Installing CAGS eliminator

Is it necessary to lift the car in order to install the CAGS eliminator or can you do it while its on the ground? Thanks.

Dec 13, 2006 | 04:30 PM

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if you've got long arms you may be able to reach it - if not then you only need to lift it with a floor jack - it does not require a full lift...

Dec 13, 2006 | 04:40 PM

StealthZ06

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You'll definitely have to jack it up.

Dec 13, 2006 | 04:46 PM

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Is it necessary to lift the car in order to install the CAGS eliminator or can you do it while its on the ground? Thanks.

You don't need a lift if you weigh under 40 pounds!

Dec 13, 2006 | 05:01 PM

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...or stand less than 4" tall. You'll probably need two hands to disconnect the GM Weatherpack connector and install the CAG device.

Dec 13, 2006 | 05:08 PM

vms4evr

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... or if you have ramps just back it up onto them.

it'll take you longer to jack it up and set the jack stands than it will to install the CAGS.

Dec 13, 2006 | 05:10 PM

diyguy

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Suggest a set up ramps - makes things considerable easier, plus you can examine the drive seals while under there too. Then you can lay down on a crawler and slide under with plenty of room.

It sort of takes two hands to get up in there and pull the plugs apart then zip tie everything up and away from heat sources.

Dec 13, 2006 | 05:12 PM

rws.1

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i just backed onto my rhino ramps

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Dec 13, 2006 | 05:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rws.1

i just backed onto my rhino ramps

Do you have a kit? for that or are you DIY?

Dec 13, 2006 | 05:28 PM

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jfrc

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depends how thin you are

Dec 13, 2006 | 07:00 PM

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This was my 1st (and still my most gratefull) mod. Well worth the $20. Be carefull under there. Safety First.

Dec 13, 2006 | 08:40 PM

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Quote:

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i just backed onto my rhino ramps

I'm curious, doesn't the front spoiler/air dam hit when you do that? I have Rhino's too, but have only ever driven the front wheels up on them.

Dec 13, 2006 | 08:45 PM

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Unless you are the thin man, then you need to lift the car. The CAGS connector is located up on the top side of the tranny (driver's side) and I don't see how you could reach it unless you got under the car.