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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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The spring perch on the Illuminas DOES NOT come off. It's not like the AGX's. The way you have it is correct.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Phillatio
The spring perch on the Illuminas DOES NOT come off. It's not like the AGX's. The way you have it is correct.
Good to know, thanks for the info.
Old Jun 10, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Well I have another question... how far do I compress the upper bushing above the shock mount? There really is no specification that I can find

FCM has their own process but I don't know how it will apply to factory bushings and whatnot and of course the GC manual is far from useful.

Anyhow, getting close to moving my friend's car out of the garage and am aiming to install these guys tomorrow evening.

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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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i usually just tighten it by hand to about 30-40 lbs
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
i usually just tighten it by hand to about 30-40 lbs
Do you use vice-grips to pre-load the upper bushing "sandwich" or just hold the shaft and crank it down?

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Matt
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