Hi, have you met Lilith?

[Rokusek]

Finally figured out what happened with the images, most recent android update changed the save format of all my images to HEIC, which, most websites, this one included, does not support, I had to change the file type of nearly 400 pictures over the last couple months.

but, previous post updated pictures.

Here is what has happened in the couple weeks.

On the first drive she bottomed out on all four corners so the suspension swap was a must.

Powerflex Bushings all around; CS coils with Swift springs, front and rear Sway bars and mounts, front lower tie bar; JBR front end links, rear toe arms, Rear camber arms; Whiteline rear end links.



Following some guidance from @Matt@DM I was successful in pressing out every bushing and pressing in every new bushing. Cleaned up and painted all 6 control arms and the rear subframe. added some ricer mods as well.

Here are some key Images from this install:

 

[Rokusek]

So the left rear quarter already some damage from the previous owner while rolling the fender well it caused even more damage, which i was aware was a potential, but now she needs to see a body guy for sure.

but, all four corners are rolled, front section of the front fender liners are removed, basic adjustments and alignment has been done. wheels fitted for the moment. I'll be heading to a friends work for the ability to do a full alignment today.

I also have another revision of my tune to upload and get some logs today after the alignment is done as she does pull just a little to the left. I think the right rear toe is pushing, but we will see today.



If you ever need to have weight on the suspension to make adjustments without wheels on the car, this has worked very well for me over the years.




The right rear corner definitely needs more love than the rest, raised the rear just a little bit more, but might need to go up higher to prevent rubbing, want to check rack alignment first as camber could be out a bit still.

Drained the catch cans for the first time, had some water in there, not much came out but more than i would have expected after only 100 miles.

 

[Rokusek]

Alignment went very well. Car drives straight and comes back to center when letting go of the wheel. Very responsive. Also got some logs sent out to Ryan for some revisions.



Before and after, couldn't get the printer to work, she wasn't too far off for an eye ball and a machinist ruler at home.





Fresh AC service just in time for warmer days

A bath and second fill up to end the day


Unfortunately, the ripple in the left rear quarter is providing to cause fitment issues. I might have to raise the ride height in the rear just a little more and roll and trim a little more to account for the damage there.




All in all, it's been a good weekend buttoning up and getting the final bits and pieces together so I can actually drive her regularly. More tuning is to come and lots more to do as always. Now time to enjoy.

 

[btstarcher]

Do you think you could have done without the adjustable rear toe arms?

 

[Rokusek]

Do you think you could have done without the adjustable rear toe arms?

Absolutely I could have, its just one piece I would not be able to adjust if I didn't. I wanted as much control over the suspension as I possibly could have.