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IROCanSS · 02-27-2012, 09:20 PM

Awesome, remember you have to remove the rear wheels and disconnect to calipers so we don't have to bleed the brake system.

As long as that looks possible and we could drop the rear cradle out...

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heinzd01 · 02-27-2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

Awesome, remember you have to remove the rear wheels and disconnect to calipers so we don't have to bleed the brake system.

As long as that looks possible and we could drop the rear cradle out...

Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

Removing the wheels & calipers shouldn't be a problem.

I looked over the instructions and pictures from PFADT http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/wp-c...stallation.pdf .

The rear cradle definitely won't drop straight down because of the drive on ramps. Nor do I think there will be enough room to rotate the rear cradle 45 to 90 degrees to drop it down. The only option might be to take it horizontally out one side if it isn't too heavy.

We do have a transmission jack & engine hoist that may help.

I can definitely see the advantage of a frame lift for this job. Even using jack stands on the ground might be easier.

Synner · 02-27-2012, 09:58 PM

Just use jack stands and remove the cradle completely with a tranny or motorcycle jack. You need the tail end up at least 16" to slide it out. If you have a 2 post you can do it without fully lowering the cradle which is what I did although in hindsight it probably would have been easier taking the whole thing down. Unfortunately the tranny jack at the shop didn't have straps or chains though so I left it in and cut overhead. Its a good arm workout.

Synner · 02-27-2012, 10:22 PM

Here's what I recall from memory:
Remove 2 wheels
Disconnect parking brake cables
Remove 4 caliper bolts
Remove 2 lower shock bolts
Disconnect 2 harnesses
Remove 4 cradle bolts and lower. Or option 2 remove left side and loosen right doing 1 side at a time
Hack and slash
Install new bushings
Reverse the above to reassemble

gahammerle · 02-27-2012, 10:38 PM

My name is Juan Pablo Montoya.
I wrecked my race car.
Prepare for fire!

IROCanSS · 02-27-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

My name is Juan Pablo Montoya.
I wrecked my race car.
Prepare for fire!

What?

You been drinking?

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IROCanSS · 02-27-2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

Here's what I recall from memory:
Remove 2 wheels
Disconnect parking brake cables
Remove 4 caliper bolts
Remove 2 lower shock bolts
Disconnect 2 harnesses
Remove 4 cradle bolts and lower. Or option 2 remove left side and loosen right doing 1 side at a time
Hack and slash
Install new bushings
Reverse the above to reassemble

Cradle removal is the way to go!

Your list sounds about right. It was a lot easier than I thought.

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IROCanSS · 02-27-2012, 11:20 PM

You know you're having a good day when your editor says "hey Aaron, head over to VIR and do a story on the new ZL1"

You know you're having a bad day when...

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131 SS · 02-28-2012, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

You know you're having a good day when your editor says "hey Aaron, head over to VIR and do a story on the new ZL1"

You know you're having a bad day when...

Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

I guess they don't need to use the disclaimer "professional driver on closed course."

velociSSimo · 02-28-2012, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gahammerle

My name is Juan Pablo Montoya.
I wrecked my race car.
Prepare for fire!

That was one of the craziest things I've seen! 200 gallons of jet fuel up in flames! The poor guy driving the jet blower never saw it coming!

heinzd01 · 02-28-2012, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 131 SS

+1

Good call.

Anyone have any welding skills? I don't have any mods for the Camaro but I need some patch panels welded on a 78 Silverado I'm restoring.

Mike

Should I put you on the list as a mod day attendee? We have a welder but probably no expert user only novice users.

gahammerle · 02-28-2012, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

What?

You been drinking?

Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

Never watched Princess Bride?

hrpiii · 02-28-2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gahammerle

Never watched Princess Bride?

I got it, good one. And well, with Pablo around, pretty much something is going to get wrecked, destroyed or caught on fire.. last night he had the hat trick!

IROCanSS · 02-28-2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gahammerle

Never watched Princess Bride?

Can't say I have, sorry bud.

02-27-2012, 10:22 PM	#9202
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	Here's what I recall from memory: Remove 2 wheels Disconnect parking brake cables Remove 4 caliper bolts Remove 2 lower shock bolts Disconnect 2 harnesses Remove 4 cradle bolts and lower. Or option 2 remove left side and loosen right doing 1 side at a time Hack and slash Install new bushings Reverse the above to reassemble Last edited by Synner; 02-27-2012 at 10:36 PM.

02-27-2012, 10:38 PM	#9203
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,673	My name is Juan Pablo Montoya. I wrecked my race car. Prepare for fire! __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

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02-27-2012, 09:20 PM	#9199
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Awesome, remember you have to remove the rear wheels and disconnect to calipers so we don't have to bleed the brake system. As long as that looks possible and we could drop the rear cradle out... Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

02-27-2012, 09:58 PM	#9201
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	Just use jack stands and remove the cradle completely with a tranny or motorcycle jack. You need the tail end up at least 16" to slide it out. If you have a 2 post you can do it without fully lowering the cradle which is what I did although in hindsight it probably would have been easier taking the whole thing down. Unfortunately the tranny jack at the shop didn't have straps or chains though so I left it in and cut overhead. Its a good arm workout.

02-27-2012, 11:20 PM	#9206
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	You know you're having a good day when your editor says "hey Aaron, head over to VIR and do a story on the new ZL1" You know you're having a bad day when... Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep