$500 worth of suspension parts from UPR and no instructions!

[dubbsix]

Just got my new upper and lowers with spherical bushings, but i bot no instructions in the box!

Can someone please point me to a good post or write up on how to install these parts? If not im sending them back.

 

[Fett]

Should be cut and dry, which set did you get?

If they will take them back, go with Steeda....much better product, and they give you detailed instructions with pictures if you need them.

 

[BlooDReigN]

Good ol' UPR. I bought their clutch quadrant, pedals, adjustable cable and firewall adjuster for my car, and the only piece I thought was decent quality was the firewall adjsuter.

Control arms are a reasonably easy swap though. Go to www.maximummotorsports.com and follow the instruction they have posted on their website for their control arms. Should be VERY close to the process you will need to follow.

 

[DRock9]

+1

I intend to do that when i FINALLY install my Griggs.

 

[dubbsix]

Hey all,

I got adjustable race uppers, and standard non adjustable lowers. I also bought a set of spherical bushings.

Are you all saying that UPR doesnt sell good product? My stuff is still in the box and has not been removed from their packaging.

 

[ls1beater4eva]

i have the upr upper and lower cas and love them they work awsome and was very straight foward to install .

 

[dubbsix]

Was this your first time installing LCA's on a car? This will be my first time. Is it as simple as:

1. Jack up the car
2. Support the axle on jackstands
3. Unbolt the LCA at one end and then lower the other end down until the spring is free?

 

[Roland69]

yep remove and reinstall with the new ones...prety strait foward

 

[duner]

I know that you have UPR stuff but Maximum Motorsports has some great installation instructions for their products. Their instructions may be helpful.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=install

Keith

 

[dubbsix]

Yea i actually saw their site and its pretty good instructions. Im gonna give it a go and if not then i guess i'll just wuss out and pay someone to do it.

 

[duner]

Yea i actually saw their site and its pretty good instructions. Im gonna give it a go and if not then i guess i'll just wuss out and pay someone to do it.

You can do it. Just take your time and ask questions here if you get to a stopping point. Suspension work is pretty straightforward.

 

[stangman]

if you have an air hammer for the axle side bushings your lifewill be MUCH easier

 

[Juiced87Notch]

You can do it. Just take your time and ask questions here if you get to a stopping point. Suspension work is pretty straightforward.

:Word: all you need is the parts, a basic set of hand tools, a jack, 2 jackstands and some tire chalks. if your replacing the upper axle side bushings, MM sells a tool that makes the removal and installation easy as cake... you could make your own tool just by looking at the pictures and using a little skills post up if you run into problems.

 

[Juiced87Notch]

if you have an air hammer for the axle side bushings your lifewill be MUCH easier

I swear to god your following me lol

 

[stangman]

I swear to god your following me lol

i'm an interweb ninja

 

[310stanger]

Not to derail the thread but I was thinkng of getting a set of upr uppers with maximum lowers. Is this a bad idea? Is there anything about UPR arms that you guys suggest they not be used? or is it jus dumb things like no instructions etc? Ive noticed a lot of high horsepower cars using there stuff, im considering gettin the uppers but i dont wanna have a nasty experience ie granatelli. Ive read horror stories over their arms.

 

[Juiced87Notch]

Not to derail the thread but I was thinkng of getting a set of upr uppers with maximum lowers. Is this a bad idea? Is there anything about UPR arms that you guys suggest they not be used? or is it jus dumb things like no instructions etc? Ive noticed a lot of high horsepower cars using there stuff, im considering gettin the uppers but i dont wanna have a nasty experience ie granatelli. Ive read horror stories over their arms.

I dont think you'll have a problem with them, because like you said, alot of high horsepower drag cars use em... having said that Steeda makes a nice set of uppers that are probly more spendy, but there deffinately a more heavy duty piece.

 

[dubbsix]

Stangman: No air hammer. I dont even have a garage in crappy california. I will be doing this in my carport.

Do i need to drop the exhaust to get to the upper control arms?

 

[stangman]

Stangman: No air hammer. I dont even have a garage in crappy california. I will be doing this in my carport.

Do i need to drop the exhaust to get to the upper control arms?

no the exhaust can stay in place.

 

[dubbsix]

Thanks. Im gonna get started on the job this weekend.