Are these FCAB's shot?

Steeler · 02-20-2016, 05:51 AM

Removal and install was easy for me as I have my car up on jackstands for the winter.
I removed my front end complete so I could R&R the oil pan.

Removal of 2 bolts each side and slide the lollipop( as they are called ) off.

You will need a front end alignment after.

I have a set of FCAB's in the classified if interested.
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1214450

Steenos · 02-20-2016, 07:53 AM

Thanks dude. I'll find out if they fit or not. I don't know that I necessarily need to do them but I'm at close to 90k and probably wouldn't be a bad idea.

StickMon · 02-20-2016, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbarton62

... You will need a front end alignment after.

You sure about that? I thought RTABs yes, but FCABs no.

Steeler · 02-20-2016, 01:02 PM

Could be wrong sticky
I always thought anytime suspension was touched in any way it should be checked alignment

inTgr8r · 02-20-2016, 01:26 PM

FCABs are OK w/o alignment due to the way the lollypop mounts to the chassis. (Locating pin)

Steeler · 02-20-2016, 03:03 PM

In my case the whole front end has been out so I will want/need an alignment

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

FCABs are OK w/o alignment due to the way the lollypop mounts to the chassis. (Locating pin)

pokeybritches · 02-20-2016, 07:08 PM

I ruined a set of front tires after a few thousand miles when I didn't get an alignment after FCAB replacement. I know it shouldn't have needed one. Maybe mine were so shot that the wheel was allowed to move as it wanted, and anything out of spec was transparent; then when I replaced the FCABs, it tightened up enough that the camber or toe settings wore out the tires.

inTgr8r · 02-21-2016, 02:17 AM

Good point.
No alignment required assumes that alignment is OK to begin with.

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