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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 09:06 AM
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Just bought a set for my 13 RCSB if anyone has any install tips that'd be helpful. I haven't seen any instructions online. They look straightforward but you never know.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by blue5.0
Just bought a set for my 13 RCSB if anyone has any install tips that'd be helpful. I haven't seen any instructions online. They look straightforward but you never know.
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Here you go. They also come with a set of installation instructions. Super easy install. You'll be done in 30-45 mins.
Hardest part is grinding the leaf spring clamp.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 10:26 AM
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Here you go. They also come with a set of installation instructions. Super easy install. You'll be done in 30-45 mins.
Hardest part is grinding the leaf spring clamp.
I appreciate you. This does look super simple. I want to get new leaf springs in and traction bars before I put the converter in and try to launch from 3k+ on the bottle.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 02:35 PM
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Following this closely. Always creeping Blues threads for nitrous shenanigans as it's the most practical power adder for my frosty Canadian *** on a daily.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 02:46 PM
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Following this closely. Always creeping Blues threads for nitrous shenanigans as it's the most practical power adder for my frosty Canadian *** on a daily.
I'll let you know how it goes. I went with the red vas traction bars as I have slight red accents/badging. Hopefully it doesn't look silly. Trying to get that 60 ft time down from the 2.0 area.
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Were you getting any wheel hop before? I know for me, if the track was well prepped I would jump around like a bull. The traction bars definitely helped.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Ecks
Were you getting any wheel hop before? I know for me, if the track was well prepped I would jump around like a bull. The traction bars definitely helped.
I was definitely experiencing some wheel hop.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 09:00 PM
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Cut the head of the rivet off the spring clamp first then grind down flush. It will save you some serious time....those little buggars are hard.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by crankinaway
Cut the head of the rivet off the spring clamp first then grind down flush. It will save you some serious time....those little buggars are hard.
Will do. Should have done flip kit, leaf springs, and traction bars all at once. Oh well.
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Old Oct 17, 2019 | 01:53 PM
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Thanks to those who gave some tips and install info. They are on but just need some adjusting.
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