Help: I can not line up rear knuckle bolt and LCA

[RichSC]

Grab the caliper and move the entire assembly in or out (push or pull). It doesn't have a ton of travel, but there is enough there to get it lined up without removing any other parts or fasteners. I've done this 4 times now on my own car and a handful of others helping some friends out.

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[What2JZ]

Grab the caliper and move the entire assembly in or out (push or pull). It doesn't have a ton of travel, but there is enough there to get it lined up without removing any other parts or fasteners. I've done this 4 times now on my own car and a handful of others helping some friends out.

you can do that without loosening any subframe bolts or sway bars/etc?

 

[razorlab]

No need to loosen the camber bolt. You can if you want to, but all the suspension installs i've done never needed to loosen that.

Agreed, but it's probably the easiest way. I did it with just moving the knuckle like others are saying.

Plus he needs to do an alignment anyway after installing coilovers.

 

[RichSC]

you can do that without loosening any subframe bolts or sway bars/etc?

Correct. Get it semi lined up vertically with the floor jack and then move the assembly to line up it up horizontally.

 

[What2JZ]

Agreed, but it's probably the easiest way. I did it with just moving the knuckle like others are saying.

Plus he needs to do an alignment anyway after installing coilovers.

So when I move the knuckle up, the angle of it does not change, i presume this is where it has changed for you in the past.

Agreed, but it's probably the easiest way. I did it with just moving the knuckle like others are saying.

Plus he needs to do an alignment anyway after installing coilovers.

I will try everything you guys have told me, i hope it works. I like having a car, anyways thanks for the quick replies!!!

 

[SD_MK]

Agreed, but it's probably the easiest way. I did it with just moving the knuckle like others are saying.

Plus he needs to do an alignment anyway after installing coilovers.

True, i just wanna help him bulk up and build muscle. LMAOO

 

[SD_MK]

Grab the caliper and move the entire assembly in or out (push or pull). It doesn't have a ton of travel, but there is enough there to get it lined up without removing any other parts or fasteners. I've done this 4 times now on my own car and a handful of others helping some friends out.

Yup, exactly what i do. I've solo'd many Supras with that method. No need for 2 people, it would just be easier since there's a constant eye on the hole.

 

[Msoupe]

If you already have the bolt half way in, grab a deep socket and put it on the bolt head. Then grab the socket with your hand and use the leverage of the socket to angle the bolt into place, lining it up with the second half of the LCA. Again the bushing is a ball joint style so it will articulate.

 

[SD_MK]

To clarify I am talking about the rears by the way.

I know. It's hard at first, but once you get one side done, the other side becomes a piece of cake.

 

[What2JZ]

I know. It's hard at first, but once you get one side done, the other side becomes a piece of cake.

I did the other side already, this is the last side, which has been driving me nuts!

 

[What2JZ]

If you already have the bolt half way in, grab a deep socket and put it on the bolt head. Then grab the socket with your hand and use the leverage of the socket to angle the bolt into place, lining it up with the second half of the LCA. Again the bushing is a ball joint style so it will articulate.

so use a socket larger than the bolt head or smaller, i tried using a the etorx for the bolt and it kept slipping off.

 

[What2JZ]

Yup, exactly what i do. I've solo'd many Supras with that method. No need for 2 people, it would just be easier since there's a constant eye on the hole.

i would love having a second hand here lol

 

[Msoupe]

so use a socket larger than the bolt head or smaller, i tried using a the etorx for the bolt and it kept slipping off.

Use the correct size E-torx. You could use a small extension if you don't have a deep. (I guess I didn't have a deep either) My socket fits snug on the bolt. Allows me to maneuver the bolt into the correct angle.

 

[SD_MK]

i would love having a second hand here lol

Bro, if you were in San Diego, i'd take care of you no issue. I have a list of Supras needing my assistance soon too, i need to find time, meaning when it's not dark. Fuckin daylight savings.

 

[What2JZ]

Bro, if you were in San Diego, i'd take care of you no issue. I have a list of Supras needing my assistance soon too, i need to find time, meaning when it's not dark. Fuckin daylight savings.

ffs, daylight savings is biach

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