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Old May 18, 2014 | 12:57 PM
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Posted last night whether or not the rack could go in as part of the cradle install; it can and really not too difficult. I've had the cradle off the car for about two weeks finishing up the new bullet. The transverse spring has so much arch to it; oil pan contacts the spring arch before it settles on the mounts? Interestingly enough, I did install the urethane mounts that are .360 shorter than stock. Amazing the things you have to do to go fast!
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Have you got the shocks installed?
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Old May 18, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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Yep! Something Hinson fails to mention.
The spring will clear when the car is on the wheels.
I tightened the bottom side nuts then finished the top side when the car was on the ground

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I'm installing new Bilstein's all four corners; I'm assuming it will settle out once it is on the ground?
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