rsb install help
03-27-2002, 05:15 PM
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rsb install help
i got my addco the other day and went to install today and had instructions in hand. everything went smoothly until i could not for the life of me to get the bolt to through the bushings and mounting plate on the trailing arms. i went with the ramps approach, mainly because i had them on hand. i tried using a mallet, hell, i even used a c clamp to bring it together and it just wasnt happening. do i need to file anything or should i go get some larger square U bolts with the same threads or what? any tips that arent listed on the typical install sheets? i will give it go tomorrow if i can figure out another approach. i greatly appreciate any input.
03-27-2002, 05:23 PM
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Re: rsb install help
Originally posted by sloppymax
i got my addco the other day and went to install today and had instructions in hand. everything went smoothly until i could not for the life of me to get the bolt to through the bushings and mounting plate on the trailing arms. i went with the ramps approach, mainly because i had them on hand. i tried using a mallet, hell, i even used a c clamp to bring it together and it just wasnt happening. do i need to file anything or should i go get some larger square U bolts with the same threads or what? any tips that arent listed on the typical install sheets? i will give it go tomorrow if i can figure out another approach. i greatly appreciate any input.
i got my addco the other day and went to install today and had instructions in hand. everything went smoothly until i could not for the life of me to get the bolt to through the bushings and mounting plate on the trailing arms. i went with the ramps approach, mainly because i had them on hand. i tried using a mallet, hell, i even used a c clamp to bring it together and it just wasnt happening. do i need to file anything or should i go get some larger square U bolts with the same threads or what? any tips that arent listed on the typical install sheets? i will give it go tomorrow if i can figure out another approach. i greatly appreciate any input.
Time and time again they keep sending people the wrong U-bolt for the trailer arms. Sloppy, I went throught the same thing. Got my bar through a group buy and the majority of us (5th Gens) received U bolts that were too small. Do not even bother with the instal until they send you the right one. Give them a call, they shouldn't have a problem recognizing their mistake since they've dikked over so many of us already.
03-27-2002, 05:29 PM
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thats a relief. i thought i was a total idiot. i got mine from greg, but i guess i can contact addco anyways to see if i can get a larger u bolt. do you have any contact numbers or email for someone at addco?
03-27-2002, 08:15 PM
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I installed my addco RSB this past weekend...I had the same problem UNTIL I realized there are TWO types of mounting plates. One of the varities of plates has a larger hole. Use "larger hole" plates for the square bolts...
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03-27-2002, 09:03 PM
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Originally posted by sloppymax
ok, i just dropped greg an email. thanks for the heads up NuJerseyDrive.
ok, i just dropped greg an email. thanks for the heads up NuJerseyDrive.
or
www.addco.net
Also check out the lousy hardware that I received...
http://www.sweetcar.org/maximaRSB/DSC00009.JPG
On a good note, ADDCO is very responsive and will ship out new HW ASAP.
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