need help installing anti-lift kit in orlando area

adeliciouspizza · 08-29-2003, 01:54 PM

has anyone in the orlando area installed a whiteline anti-lift kit on an 02 wrx before? i would like to do it either tonight or this weekend but i am hoping to find someone to help me or at least watch to make sure i dont mess anything up. i have no problem providing food and/or beverages. thanks!

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adeliciouspizza · 08-30-2003, 10:26 AM

bueller? ...........bueller?

TampaWRX · 08-30-2003, 12:07 PM

If I were out your way, I'd help. My best advice, get a lift and a man-sized breaker bar. The primary retaining bolt on the rear of the control arm was so tight on my car, my 220lb buddy was able to do pull ups on the breaker bar. Wish we had gotten a pic!

We ended up getting it loose with a good dose of WD40 and a little help from a 800lb-ft impact wrench we call The Persuader.

If you're in a hurry, you should be able to get both sides done in about an hour or so.

Make sure to have the car aligned afterward!!

98imp · 08-31-2003, 02:31 AM

Yup I had to use a 5 ft steel pole and it got a lil bent too!

adeliciouspizza · 08-31-2003, 04:14 PM

damn.

somehow i dont think it would be a good idea to try and break that bolt with the car up on jack stands. i guess i may have to pay a professional on this one. could anyone suggest a shop to get it installed at for a reasonable price? thanks.

jaxscuby · 08-31-2003, 04:51 PM

you can do this on jack stands.
and yes it is difficult to get control arm
nut to loosen up.

But other than that it shouldn't take
much more than 2 hours with hand tools.

Ben
Jax Mod Squad

08-29-2003, 01:54 PM	#1
adeliciouspizza Scooby Specialist Member#: 7844 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NE-WI Vehicle: 05 STI 425 WHP E85 CGM	need help installing anti-lift kit in orlando area has anyone in the orlando area installed a whiteline anti-lift kit on an 02 wrx before? i would like to do it either tonight or this weekend but i am hoping to find someone to help me or at least watch to make sure i dont mess anything up. i have no problem providing food and/or beverages. thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-31-2003, 04:51 PM	#6
jaxscuby Sammo Hung Moderator Member#: 10613 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: N Fla / S Ga Vehicle: 2002 USDM WRX WRB	done a few sets you can do this on jack stands. and yes it is difficult to get control arm nut to loosen up. But other than that it shouldn't take much more than 2 hours with hand tools. Ben Jax Mod Squad

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08-30-2003, 10:26 AM	#2
adeliciouspizza Scooby Specialist Member#: 7844 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NE-WI Vehicle: 05 STI 425 WHP E85 CGM	bueller? ...........bueller?

08-30-2003, 12:07 PM	#3
TampaWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 11854 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Floriduh Vehicle: 2018 Beloved Bugeye+ Formerly WRB, now ISM	If I were out your way, I'd help. My best advice, get a lift and a man-sized breaker bar. The primary retaining bolt on the rear of the control arm was so tight on my car, my 220lb buddy was able to do pull ups on the breaker bar. Wish we had gotten a pic! We ended up getting it loose with a good dose of WD40 and a little help from a 800lb-ft impact wrench we call The Persuader. If you're in a hurry, you should be able to get both sides done in about an hour or so. Make sure to have the car aligned afterward!!

08-31-2003, 02:31 AM	#4
98imp Scooby Newbie Member#: 32316 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Western NC Vehicle: 98 2.5RS Blackish...	Yup I had to use a 5 ft steel pole and it got a lil bent too!

08-31-2003, 04:14 PM	#5
adeliciouspizza Scooby Specialist Member#: 7844 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NE-WI Vehicle: 05 STI 425 WHP E85 CGM	damn. somehow i dont think it would be a good idea to try and break that bolt with the car up on jack stands. i guess i may have to pay a professional on this one. could anyone suggest a shop to get it installed at for a reasonable price? thanks.