A little suspension help.

[95Vert]

I finally got around to installing my new suspension and it took 2 of us all day to get the rear in and today I'll be doing the front. I don't know how to install the c/c plates. I have the 3 bolt ones but I needed some help. What do I do to make the install simple? Also, my control arms have the greaser nipple but I don't know if they already came greased or I have to grease them, what do you think?
Thanks

PS, I'm installing the sportlines, tokico shocks/struts, mac control arms, and steeda aluminum cc plates.

 

[RIO5.0]

The CC plates arent all that bad to install...Just follow the instructions and it should be cool....The only thing I'll offer up is to match mark the nut centerline before dis-assy....simply put masking tape on the fenderwell in front and on the sides.... standing in front of the nut, take a Sharpie or whatever and mark on the tape where the strut nut centerline is....go to the side and do the same....put the tape where its not gonna be in the way of the plates when mounted...after you install the plates and the struts, snugged up some, and the car on the ground, grab the top of the strut and re-align the center with your match-marks front and side...you can tug the strut right around to locate it....then snug down the CC mounting bolts...you be damn close to mint...mine's been 4 yrs and its never been in for an alignment yet....

Be prepared for the strut nut up top...that CAN be a mother if it chooses to be..If you dont have air, then a washer the same width of the slot is useful...hold it in with Vise-Grips while you loosen the nut....a hardened washer is best...to soft and it'll bend like butter....

 

[95Vert]

Thanks man, but believe or not, I couldn't figure out how to install the cc plates, so I didn't. Well, last night I had one of those "I can't sleep" nights and I think I figured out how they go but I'm not sure. Would you mind posting some pics?
Thanks

PS, bought used cc plates so I had no instructions. Oh and the strut nut WAS a bitch. I had to unscrew the plate and take it out all together. Then took the strut to the muffler shop and had to cut the nuts off.

 

[RIO5.0]

Sent you a PM with some instructions I had from mine...
FWIW...Here's a mounted pic of each side...Good luck...