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Old 12-02-2015, 09:53 AM
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Just installed a Bend Pak 4-post lift, and I need an excuse to use it (No pics, the garage is still a disaster area)

I have a B&B Fusion axle back setup, which will be installed by lunch, then planning to flush the clutch fluid.

This is the first time I could easily get under the car. Any other things I should be looking at right away?
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Depending on what options your car had, the outer toe links on the rear suspension have grease fittings.
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Just installed a Bend Pak 4-post lift, and I need an excuse to use it (No pics, the garage is still a disaster area)

I have a B&B Fusion axle back setup, which will be installed by lunch, then planning to flush the clutch fluid.

This is the first time I could easily get under the car. Any other things I should be looking at right away?
get the specs then torque everything. make sure to use a wrench to hold the lower control arm bolts so they don't move when you check the eccentric bolts
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Originally Posted by ErnieN85
get the specs then torque everything. make sure to use a wrench to hold the lower control arm bolts so they don't move when you check the eccentric bolts
I wish I had a lift so I could do this.
I have something vibrating at take off. Just started this week.
Might be the heat shield I hope.

Depending on year and milage fluids might need changing.
Also clean radiator and condensor. I do it once a year.
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Originally Posted by 08mojo
Depending on what options your car had, the outer toe links on the rear suspension have grease fittings.
Thanks, I wiouldn't have thought to look there. I did have them, and they did need some grease!
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Originally Posted by ErnieN85
get the specs then torque everything. make sure to use a wrench to hold the lower control arm bolts so they don't move when you check the eccentric bolts
The first thing I did when I got the car up was drop the sway bar for exhaust removal. The first bolt I touched on the sway bar bracket was not even finger tight! It had begun backing out, and I would have lost it soon. Good advice. Is there somewhere listing torque values for major components? I don't have a service manual yet.
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You can really inspect and clean everything so much easier too. I spent hours under my 2008 when I had my lift.
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Change the oil and look everything over. Then watch it go up and down a few times just for fun.
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Originally Posted by I Fly Low
The first thing I did when I got the car up was drop the sway bar for exhaust removal. The first bolt I touched on the sway bar bracket was not even finger tight! It had begun backing out, and I would have lost it soon. Good advice. Is there somewhere listing torque values for major components? I don't have a service manual yet.
look here http://ww1.davidfarmerstuff.com/

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