GMPP Handling Package Pointers

[got3800.com]

Hey guys just got an email saying that my pack has finally shipped out, planning on installing this week, anyone have any pointers as to installing this and what i should look out for?

Also time frame?

As well as i know that some people have had to flip the front sway for the pacesetters...any pointers for this as my pacesetters currently hit my OEM sway bar.

Thanks!

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[Royalgtp]

use about a 6ft breaker bar to get off the bolts on the trailing arms.

 

[got3800.com]

how about a impact gun? that work?

 

[imported_GraFFix]

Depends really...I had a big ass pipe on a 2ft long wrench and I still couldnt break it loose...The bolts ended up being seized into the original bushings. When it finally broke loose I was spinning the metal sleeve inside the bushing there was nothing I could do to get it out besides pull it out with the bolt still stuck to the metal sleeve. I ended up getting new bolts from Ed Morad.

Other then that the rest is easy...

 

[Just Yourshadow]

either buy new endlinks for the back or start soaking the ones you have one there now with PB etc.

 

[zeez gtp]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RoyalGTP @ Jul 28 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

use about a 6ft breaker bar to get off the bolts on the trailing arms.[/b]

Ha Ha.... x2

 

[TommyGloves]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (zeez gtp @ Jul 29 2008, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RoyalGTP @ Jul 28 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

use about a 6ft breaker bar to get off the bolts on the trailing arms.[/b]

Ha Ha.... x2
[/b][/quote]

No shit x3. Heating the bolts up a little with a propane torch might help. If they are stuck, you'll need at least a breaker bar bigger than 24" or a pipe for more leverage.

As for the front sway, I removed/installed if from the passenger side. You might also want to disconnect tierod end from the knuckle.

 

[got3800.com]

So are you guys suggesting that i pick up something before i start this job this weekend?

 

[EmersonHart13]

YES!

Go to store.

Buy PB Blaster.

Buy Giant Breaker Bar.

Go Home.

Douse parts to be removed with PB Blaster. (Today, Tomorrow, and every day until install)

Install day, use breaker bar.

Enjoy,

John

P.S. lol

 

[got3800.com]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (emersonhart13 @ Jul 29 2008, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

YES!

Go to store. DONT NEED TO

Buy PB Blaster. ALREADY GOT IT

Buy Giant Breaker Bar. ALREADY GOT IT

Go Home. I LOVE THIS PART

Douse parts to be removed with PB Blaster. (Today, Tomorrow, and every day until install) SHALL DO

Install day, use breaker bar. CHECK

Enjoy, SHALL DO

John

P.S. lol[/b]

see above

 

[framos242]

It's not that bad. If you can, get an extra set of helping hands especially to loosen the bolts.

 

[EmersonHart13]

I forgot the most important step.

Beer.

 

[Rich]

I did my '01 about two months ago, and had no trouble at all with any of the bolts. Did the entire rear with the car on jacks/jack stands. Went easy as pie. I did the front sway bar with the car on a lift, though, cause I was putting in a D/P and new tie rod ends at the same time. Much easier on a lift, me thinks.

Kev, PM me if you want some help with the rear. You can stop by the house, and we can do it there. Should go pretty quick. As far as the front goes, we can try it without being on a lift and see what happens.

~Rich

 

[Just Yourshadow]

The front you just have to work with it a little. I did mine entirely on jackstands too and the only problem i had was the rear endlinks

 

[Rich]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Just Yourshadow @ Jul 29 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

The front you just have to work with it a little. I did mine entirely on jackstands too and the only problem i had was the rear endlinks[/b]

I had my downpipe off and both tie rods disconnected from the knuckles, so that probably helped a bit too........

Seisouly....you guys had trouble with the end links on the rear being seized? Mine came apart like they were new. Guess I got lucky.

~Rich

 

[got3800.com]

thanks rich, i think im going to try to tackle it myself as all i have is a jack and jack stands.....thats going to be how im doing it. just put some balls into it lol.

with the front sway though all you do is flip it upside down though right? no extra fab needed?

 

[Royalgtp]

I used my jack's arm as my 6ft breaker bar.

 

[got3800.com]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RoyalGTP @ Jul 29 2008, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I used my jack's arm as my 6ft breaker bar.[/b]

now thats thinking, you could teach this guy a thing or two

 

[Just Yourshadow]

why? what more could he fuck up in 6 months?

 

[Royalgtp]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Just Yourshadow @ Jul 29 2008, 11:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

why? what more could he fuck up in 6 months?[/b]

just wait for Nobama

 

[Just Yourshadow]

I don't really care I'm not a registered voter. I can laugh and call everyone idiots while knowing my opinion doesn't count.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Go register and vote. :drunk:

P.S. How old are you?

 

[Just Yourshadow]

20 but i just don't care. I haven't found anything worth voting for.

 

[EmersonHart13]

So I am to assume you are a woman...?

Last i recalled all males over 18 had to register for the draft which automatically registers you to vote... (Or something like that)

 

[Just Yourshadow]

Nope, pretty sure i've got something between my legs. Registering for the draft doesn't register you to vote but I don't think you can vote unless you've registered for the draft