Help on RUCA installation!

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ndnprince23
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Car: 90' N/A, 04 S430

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I just finished looking at all pages in this technical section, but couldn't find a write up or a how-to.

Does somebody have a write up on how-to install the RUCAS on my 1990 300zx. I seen most on other websites for the SPL rucas. I have the NISMO RUCAS from CZP.

Thanks.


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tmeyer29
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Car: 1990 300zx TT , 04 Yamaha R6

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jack the car up. Remove old, replace with new. The install will be no diff from SPL. You will have to remove bottom shock mount bolt also and maybe even loosen upper mounting nuts.

ndnprince23
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I'm sorry, I should have been more specific. I actually wanted to know how to adjust them when I install them on the car.

Also how do I determine what degree camber I have with them installed, since the rucas don't have any writing on them?

Thanks

ndnprince23
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I ran into a little problem with the bolt behind the rear shock....the bolt just won't come out, it's loose as can be but won't slide out from it's socket....I got the bolt closest to the rotor out but am unable to get the one in the back out.

Anybody ever have this problem? Give me some solutions??

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tmeyer29
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Try pushing the bolt out with a screwdriver and spinning it at the same time with a wrench

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ndnprince23 wrote:I'm sorry, I should have been more specific. I actually wanted to know how to adjust them when I install them on the car.

Also how do I determine what degree camber I have with them installed, since the rucas don't have any writing on them?

Thanks
Adjust them before you put them in your car. Set them down next to your old arms and try your best to make them the exact same length. Then head straight to an alignment shop.


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