hi everyone
I've been busy for the last few days installing LCA, anti squat bracket and pan hard bar & brace all from CHE. I still have the UCA to do but decided to leave it a little bit later this week. I have to say I like the quality of the parts and all came with instructions and grease. BTW this my first time installing such parts and I think I did a good job. so for all of u who r hestitated to do such an install by them selfes go ahead just take ur time and make sure u know what u r doing.
now comes the questions part
my main concern is the anti-squat bracket which I belive is another name for LCA relocation bracket. the instructions says nothing about welding it but I'm not really feeling safe about it, so should I weld to the original mounting bracket?
my other question is: the bracket on the driver side seems to be not aligned correctly or a little off balance. is this normal? or should I be concerned about it?
I hope that I was able to explain my questions correctly
and thnx for all
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2007 GT Alloy Metal with Auto transmission.
JLT II CAI, Steeda UDPs , Steeda CMDP, Borla full exhaust (LT's + x-pipe + stingers) , Bamachips 95 octane Race/ Torque tune
CHE adj.panhard bar & brace, adj UCA, LCA and anti-squat brackets.
FRPP 4.10s
Im not saying not to weld them but I didnt. they look very strong to me and the way they are made fits very nice...it would take alot of torque to bend these. And yes the driver side is a little off on mine too from what I remember.
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Saleen S/C 3.2 pulley tuned by JDM Engineering, GT500 pumps, CHE goodies on the rear, 4.10's, KOOKS/ high flow catted X pipe with PYPES Violators, Spydershaft, TCI 3500 stall, PA deep tranny pan. Meziere w/p,M&H 325/45/17 DRs.
future mods.... a 3.0 pulley
I didn't weld mine in either because the bolting/heavy duty nature of the brackets are first rate. As I recall, on my set it was actually the passenger side that was a little off but not by much.
(BTW, I took the set on my vehicle off to accomodate my Eibach Pro rear sway bar so if anybody's interested PM me.)
I don't have a set, but I know what they do and I know how they do it. 1 being a little "off" kinda scares me because a little off while the suspension is in one posistion may be a lot off with the suspension in another. If I am guessing what is making them off correctly I would think that having them square would be paramount.
99 times out of 100 bolting them on will be fine. But it wouldn't hurt to go by the local muffler shop and have them tac weld them in there for you. Don't run an entire bead, that will distort things. Just 6-8 tac's per side and that sucker will not be going anywhere.
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DO you have any pics? I would like to see what off means. I bolted mine on ,and they are fine. I have been to the track a couple of times ,and had some hard launches , no issues. Did you use some loctite? Did you torque to spec?
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Airraid CAI/BAMA tune,moto blue pullies,3:73`s,LPW girdle;Powerhouse DS,CHE safety loop,CHE LCA`S & Adjustable UCA,Kooks LT`S & O/R X Pipe,prothane MM`s,Steeda CMDP`S,Eibach springs,Tokico D specs,Polished TB(by Me),Steeda radiator support,MT DR`S,Zex kit 100 shot. Taylor Relocation batter kit and cut off switch
11:933 ET, 1.674 60`,111.877 MPH 5600 feet above sea level 6900 D/A
I don't have a set, but I know what they do and I know how they do it. 1 being a little "off" kinda scares me because a little off while the suspension is in one posistion may be a lot off with the suspension in another. If I am guessing what is making them off correctly I would think that having them square would be paramount.
99 times out of 100 bolting them on will be fine. But it wouldn't hurt to go by the local muffler shop and have them tac weld them in there for you. Don't run an entire bead, that will distort things. Just 6-8 tac's per side and that sucker will not be going anywhere.
If you want to REALLY be certain they don't come off (and with the bolts supplied they won't) do what Jason suggested - gettem tac welded but NOT "beaded".
OK, in my case "a little off" meant that there was an extremely small "notch" that I had to grind off to get a PERFECT fit - no big deal.
I did use loctite (red of course) out of an abundance of caution even though they come with nyloc nuts as I recall. As for torquing, Chuck provides specs as I recall - just follow them.
yes I have used loctite and torqued them to 129 lb
what I mean by off is that the angles were not exactly 90 degrees. it was the same on the driver and passenger side but little more obvious on the drivers. hope that explains it better
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2007 GT Alloy Metal with Auto transmission.
JLT II CAI, Steeda UDPs , Steeda CMDP, Borla full exhaust (LT's + x-pipe + stingers) , Bamachips 95 octane Race/ Torque tune
CHE adj.panhard bar & brace, adj UCA, LCA and anti-squat brackets.
FRPP 4.10s
yes I have used loctite and torqued them to 129 lb
what I mean by off is that the angles were not exactly 90 degrees. it was the same on the driver and passenger side but little more obvious on the drivers. hope that explains it better
Good job using the locite and the torque is good. I know what you mean now. I would still like to se a picture. If you followed the Che directions which are straight forward. You should be Ok. Did you get an adjustable UCA?
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Airraid CAI/BAMA tune,moto blue pullies,3:73`s,LPW girdle;Powerhouse DS,CHE safety loop,CHE LCA`S & Adjustable UCA,Kooks LT`S & O/R X Pipe,prothane MM`s,Steeda CMDP`S,Eibach springs,Tokico D specs,Polished TB(by Me),Steeda radiator support,MT DR`S,Zex kit 100 shot. Taylor Relocation batter kit and cut off switch
11:933 ET, 1.674 60`,111.877 MPH 5600 feet above sea level 6900 D/A
There was a guy I beleive here had a set that one side bent and the axle moved forward and the tire hit the body. Just some info to think of.
Either they were loose or not CHE brackets.
JDM had 1.3 60ft with CHE parts and they were not welded. Put mine on last night, didn't weld them either. CHE are good people and quality products. I plan to be a dealer soon (trying to be a sponsor here too) , and I only sell and use what I believe in.
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2006 Legend Lime GT: Samco, Metco, LPW, Brembo 6 pot brakes with floating rotors, Magnacharger with 8-Rib, LubeLocker, Royal Purple, FR500S front end, APR Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Wing, Roll bar, 10 qt upgraded oil system...Thank you Capaldi Racing for all your help! 2007 Mustang GT/CS : Wife's Car, Magnacharged too. 1966 Mustang GT-K Code Coupe: Restored
There was a guy I beleive here had a set that one side bent and the axle moved forward and the tire hit the body. Just some info to think of.
I believe that they where BMR relocation brackets, and he did not weld them. The BMR relocation brackets look really flimsy, I do not know why anyone would not weld them in.
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Airraid CAI/BAMA tune,moto blue pullies,3:73`s,LPW girdle;Powerhouse DS,CHE safety loop,CHE LCA`S & Adjustable UCA,Kooks LT`S & O/R X Pipe,prothane MM`s,Steeda CMDP`S,Eibach springs,Tokico D specs,Polished TB(by Me),Steeda radiator support,MT DR`S,Zex kit 100 shot. Taylor Relocation batter kit and cut off switch
11:933 ET, 1.674 60`,111.877 MPH 5600 feet above sea level 6900 D/A
I believe that they where BMR relocation brackets, and he did not weld them. The BMR relocation brackets look really flimsy, I do not know why anyone would not weld them in.
I know of an even more flimsy one, that I got 60ft out of before I couldn't drive the car. Won't mention on a public forum. But the new ones they sent me will be on Craigslist Detroit.
I'll stay with CHE products. I tried something, and it didn't work.
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2006 Legend Lime GT: Samco, Metco, LPW, Brembo 6 pot brakes with floating rotors, Magnacharger with 8-Rib, LubeLocker, Royal Purple, FR500S front end, APR Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Wing, Roll bar, 10 qt upgraded oil system...Thank you Capaldi Racing for all your help! 2007 Mustang GT/CS : Wife's Car, Magnacharged too. 1966 Mustang GT-K Code Coupe: Restored
I know of an even more flimsy one, that I got 60ft out of before I couldn't drive the car. Won't mention on a public forum. But the new ones they sent me will be on Craigslist Detroit.
I'll stay with CHE products. I tried something, and it didn't work.
This happens a lot when tring new things.It just bums you out when your hoping it will all turn out great.I love the Che products on my car. I did have to change my fixed UCA to a adjustable. TRIAL & ERROR
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Airraid CAI/BAMA tune,moto blue pullies,3:73`s,LPW girdle;Powerhouse DS,CHE safety loop,CHE LCA`S & Adjustable UCA,Kooks LT`S & O/R X Pipe,prothane MM`s,Steeda CMDP`S,Eibach springs,Tokico D specs,Polished TB(by Me),Steeda radiator support,MT DR`S,Zex kit 100 shot. Taylor Relocation batter kit and cut off switch
11:933 ET, 1.674 60`,111.877 MPH 5600 feet above sea level 6900 D/A
I believe that they where BMR relocation brackets, and he did not weld them. The BMR relocation brackets look really flimsy, I do not know why anyone would not weld them in.
Yes they were BMRs. That was some ugly pics. The Steeda ones have to be welded. So if and when the time for me to install them I will be welding mine in. Just me..
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07 REDFIRE GT 5 SPEED 3.55 gears
C&L Racer CAI XCAL2/Seq signals/GTAs/Steeda UDP/CHE K Member Brace W/Torq Links/J&M LCA/Spider DS/PRO.50 Shifter Hurst handle & "T"/Meziere EO2/ARH LT catted H /Prothane MM/Delet Plates/SLP BOSS 429 Scoop/Accel COP/PowerSlot/Hawk Pads/Tokico D-Spec/CHE Panhard Bar Brace/Steeda Adj. Panhard Bar/BMR F/R Sway Bars/Cervini ducktail spoiler/BMR UCA Mount/CHE UCA/GT\CS Rear Cover/AMChrome Bullets 18x9/10s/Nitto 255/45&295/45
Tillman Dyno Tune 307HP/322TQ
Ok so I just had them welded. better safe than sorry.
what ke[t me going with the instillation is them beign not square seemed intentional not by accident or a manufacturing mistake.
here are two pics that I took at the muffler shop hope they show things clearly
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2007 GT Alloy Metal with Auto transmission.
JLT II CAI, Steeda UDPs , Steeda CMDP, Borla full exhaust (LT's + x-pipe + stingers) , Bamachips 95 octane Race/ Torque tune
CHE adj.panhard bar & brace, adj UCA, LCA and anti-squat brackets.
FRPP 4.10s
CHE suspension parts installed and some questions 
