Instaled CalTraks today-TWICE!!

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  1. Scotty P

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    I guess I should have paid attention. One of the plates has 2 shock mounting holes on each end and one plate only has one! I had a 50/50 chance of putting it on the wrong side and I did! Of course, one side was done bfore I noticed! For anyone doing this project, lay out the pieces on either side of the car first! :cry:

    As a side note, I am surprised at how low the rear mount is to the ground. I have about 4: to the ground, Seem right?

    BTW, I had replaced the front bushings not even 500 miles ago. One had to be beat out and the other slid right out. Err..
     
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    Yeah, that sounds bout right for clearance. They are cool
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    Did you grease or lubricate the front bushings? I didn't on mine and I'm wondering if its needed.
     
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    scotty, which part number did you use for the caltracs?:)
     
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    I greased the bushing just to get them in! Pressed them in with a block of wood and a bar clamp. Don, I just called John and told him what I have. I just went out and looked at the box, no part number. (why would you grease a solid metal bushing?)
     
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    I didnt lubricate mine. If it aids in installation great, dont believe it will hurt anything and will probably help if you ever have to take it apart again.
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    When you ordered the Cal-Tracs what kind of information did u need to give them about your car? (ie. Rearend, spring pad dimensions,length of spring, etc)
     
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    Year of car and if I changed the perches ar all. Same as a '70 mustand. Fit quite easily once the bushings were out!
     
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    thanks for the information and good luck with the install. i will being folling the thread.
     

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