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Suspension H-Sport adjustable rear control arms install

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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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H-Sport adjustable rear control arms install

I'm installing H-Sport adj. rear control arms on my 04 MCS. The directions call for the car to be raised equally on all four corners. Is this absolutly necessary? Can I just raise the back end on Jack stands and change them like that? I'm also installing an H-Sport competition rear sway bar at the same time. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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i dont see why you have to jack all 4 corners up...but it might be because it might roll forward off the jacks...youll have the chock the front wheels front and back to keep them steady
 
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 12:00 PM
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I used ramps for the front and jack stands for the rear to have it balanced. After doing the job I think I see why they have you make it level. You have to disconnect the rear sub-frame and pry it down to let the sway bar pass through. With the car level it's got to be easier to line the sub-frame back up when reattaching it. I got it done and wow, what a difference in the corners.
 
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