Sage Front RCA (SS kit) for Lexus 2nd Gen GS
09-22-09, 11:07 PM
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ive installed (and uninstalled and reinstalled!) my coilovers on my car a few times now but just cant picture it under there! do you have a diagram of where it goes/how it affects the suspension?
also i have worked in a fastener business for a few years now, and i know that generally Socket Head Cap Screws (internal hex "bolts") would be higher tensile off the shelf, 12.9 grade, than hex head bolts (usually HT is 8.8 and then from there you go 10.9). Are the bolts that come with these hex head or socket cap and what grade are they?
in regards to locking when you refer to locking washers what type are they? spring washers? as there is a product available through where i work called Nord-Lock washers which mechanically lock together so i would look to run those instead (shouldnt be any thicker or larger than spring washers)
thanks, thought i'd ask on the thread cause others may also have q's i guess?
also i have worked in a fastener business for a few years now, and i know that generally Socket Head Cap Screws (internal hex "bolts") would be higher tensile off the shelf, 12.9 grade, than hex head bolts (usually HT is 8.8 and then from there you go 10.9). Are the bolts that come with these hex head or socket cap and what grade are they?
in regards to locking when you refer to locking washers what type are they? spring washers? as there is a product available through where i work called Nord-Lock washers which mechanically lock together so i would look to run those instead (shouldnt be any thicker or larger than spring washers)
thanks, thought i'd ask on the thread cause others may also have q's i guess?
09-24-09, 02:54 PM
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ive installed (and uninstalled and reinstalled!) my coilovers on my car a few times now but just cant picture it under there! do you have a diagram of where it goes/how it affects the suspension?
also i have worked in a fastener business for a few years now, and i know that generally Socket Head Cap Screws (internal hex "bolts") would be higher tensile off the shelf, 12.9 grade, than hex head bolts (usually HT is 8.8 and then from there you go 10.9). Are the bolts that come with these hex head or socket cap and what grade are they?
in regards to locking when you refer to locking washers what type are they? spring washers? as there is a product available through where i work called Nord-Lock washers which mechanically lock together so i would look to run those instead (shouldnt be any thicker or larger than spring washers)
thanks, thought i'd ask on the thread cause others may also have q's i guess?
also i have worked in a fastener business for a few years now, and i know that generally Socket Head Cap Screws (internal hex "bolts") would be higher tensile off the shelf, 12.9 grade, than hex head bolts (usually HT is 8.8 and then from there you go 10.9). Are the bolts that come with these hex head or socket cap and what grade are they?
in regards to locking when you refer to locking washers what type are they? spring washers? as there is a product available through where i work called Nord-Lock washers which mechanically lock together so i would look to run those instead (shouldnt be any thicker or larger than spring washers)
thanks, thought i'd ask on the thread cause others may also have q's i guess?
09-25-09, 03:05 AM
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ive installed (and uninstalled and reinstalled!) my coilovers on my car a few times now but just cant picture it under there! do you have a diagram of where it goes/how it affects the suspension?
also i have worked in a fastener business for a few years now, and i know that generally Socket Head Cap Screws (internal hex "bolts") would be higher tensile off the shelf, 12.9 grade, than hex head bolts (usually HT is 8.8 and then from there you go 10.9). Are the bolts that come with these hex head or socket cap and what grade are they?
in regards to locking when you refer to locking washers what type are they? spring washers? as there is a product available through where i work called Nord-Lock washers which mechanically lock together so i would look to run those instead (shouldnt be any thicker or larger than spring washers)
thanks, thought i'd ask on the thread cause others may also have q's i guess?
also i have worked in a fastener business for a few years now, and i know that generally Socket Head Cap Screws (internal hex "bolts") would be higher tensile off the shelf, 12.9 grade, than hex head bolts (usually HT is 8.8 and then from there you go 10.9). Are the bolts that come with these hex head or socket cap and what grade are they?
in regards to locking when you refer to locking washers what type are they? spring washers? as there is a product available through where i work called Nord-Lock washers which mechanically lock together so i would look to run those instead (shouldnt be any thicker or larger than spring washers)
thanks, thought i'd ask on the thread cause others may also have q's i guess?
Regarding the bolts....my set came with 12.9 grade bolts. I needed to buy a hex socket to install it. It came with the standard locking washer as well...see pics. From what I understand...are locking washers even necessary for 12.9 grade bolts? Read that somewhere.
09-25-09, 07:21 AM
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PHML - thanks for fielding that. yours are the socket cap screws. these are technically screws not bolts, and as stamped are off-the-shelf 12.9 grade. So they are stronger than a bolt. not being a smart *** either there just saying, i do appreciate your response there! Also, the grade of bolt doesnt affect whether a locking method is required, so despite them being 12.9 you will still require something to maintain the torque on the bolt once tightened to prevent loosening due to vibration. Hence the supply of the spring washer as you have pictured.
ive now done some reading through the other threads, but still cant exactly picture clearly in my mind how these sit in relation to the upper arm etc. i would have thought itd push the arm up?
ive now done some reading through the other threads, but still cant exactly picture clearly in my mind how these sit in relation to the upper arm etc. i would have thought itd push the arm up?
09-25-09, 01:32 PM
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Yes...if you are referring to the upper arm. It pushes the upper arm up....since the lower arm remains in the same position....thus lowering the car.
Try these posts...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-pictures.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/4442267-post36.html
Try these posts...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-pictures.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/4442267-post36.html
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09-26-09, 12:06 AM
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PHML thanks for that 2nd specific post link, thats the kind of thing i was after!
i cant read the japanese writing though but i assume somehow this helps with the UCA or at least doesnt make it worse? thats all i would be worried about. i guess it helps in that you raise the car a bit to compensate for the SS Kit drop.
i cant read the japanese writing though but i assume somehow this helps with the UCA or at least doesnt make it worse? thats all i would be worried about. i guess it helps in that you raise the car a bit to compensate for the SS Kit drop.