rmd0311

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Does it matter if I use Jack Stands or Ramps? Or will both serve the same purpose. Just wanna make sure that one or the other does not get in the way...

Thanks

BaDMaNDUNK

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When I got my progress RSB, they suggested using jackstands because it would make the install much easier by allowing you to take the wheels off, giving you more room to work with.. But that would take much longer

I just used ramps.. Only thing is that u gotta squeeze into some tight spots when putting on the clamps on the bar ends but at least you don't have to worry about taking the wheels off

Just go with the ramps.. much quicker install

Succinct

I used jack stands - made it much more accessible. Then for the final torqueing of the U-Bolts on the beam axle, I jacked up on the axle until the car barely lifted off the jack stands. I don't think it made much difference, but my intent was to final torque everything at normal ride height.

One tip I learned the hard way - make sure you bend the parking brake cable bracket to get the PB cable out of the way, as the instructions indicate. I totally removed my PB cable brackets, making it nearly impossible to re-attach the PB bracket once the RSB bracket was installed. Minor issue either way.

You'll love the RSB. Transformational!

mist max2000

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on that ^ i had to totally remove my e brake bracket and i zip tied the lines down,.. you will see,... also,.. i put my RSB on with the rear tires on and what a B!tc&,.. i would recommend taking the tires off to save yourself the hassle cuz you really have to squeze into some tight spots,.. close to impossible if you have bigger hands like me,.. to say the least my car learned some new swears that day

1996blackmax

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I did mine with ramps... would have more room to work it the tires were off though.

djfrestyl

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Ramps...no problems with installation. I prefer to install something like that when the rear suspension is normally loaded.

1996blackmax

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That is the same way I feel. Reason I opted to do it this way for my 5th gen too.

808MAX-SPEC

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If you use jack stands and remove the wheels, you'll have an easier time securing the brake lines and brackets. However if you're installing the Progress RSB, you'd better go with ramps. Once you mount the U bolt with the bar to the axle you'll loose the ability to jack the car down from the axle, unless you have two jacks. If you're installing the Stillen, either way should not be a problem.

DrKlop

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Technically suspension should be loaded, but in reality I doubt it makes any difference...

The best thing to do would be to put the rear beam on the jack stands, this way you will be able to take the wheels off while keeping suspension loaded.

rmd0311

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Thanks for all the responses guys... I do not have Jack Stands just Ramps. I was going to borrow some jack stands but will now just go ahead and try it with the ramps.

Atl92Se

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yeah, use the ramps and just take the wheels off when you do it.

That's what I did to my car.

BaDMaNDUNK

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Succinct

I was able to slip my floor jack under the rear half of my beam axle, just behind the sway bar. Stability was admittedly iffy, but I only did it to raise the rear axle - I wasn't going to get underneath the car like that (I always use jackstands).