ASR Sub Frame Reinforcement Brace Install on EK

[kriZy]

Hey all,

I finally have the ASR kit with all the endlink, bushings, D brackets etc and 22mm EK9 CTR Rear Sway Bar.

I just had some questions I needed to clarify before installing this on my 96' EK4.

According to the Instructions on the ASR website
eksubframe.pdf

Says i need the following...

Basic Tools
- Metric Socket Set
- Metric Combination Wrench set
- Metric Allen-head set
- Rag or shop towel

Safety Tools
- Safety Goggles

That i'll need to get from supercheap auto cause i have limited tools. Any other tools needed?

1. Do I need Grease too?
if so, what kind? and what/where do I grease up at?

2. It says "Install the backing plate and use the 45mm center flange bolt. Do not tighten until both sides are installed. Tighten to 20ft/lbs
What does 20ft/lbs mean?

3. Any clearance issues installing with a X-Force Twinloop muffler?

4. How long this take to install for you?

5. Any other tips or anything I should be aware of during installation?

Any help/tips/comments appreciated.

Thanks,

kriZy. (abit of a n00b)

[akira]

1. you may want to grease up the bushings as its new...there are many out there that will do the job. e.g WD40

2. 20ft/lbs is the pressure point when tightening the bolt. you have to use a power wrench and set it to 20ft/lbs... its only a recommendation.

3. The X-Force Twinloop muffler wouldnt be an issue. cant remember if ek4s come with a rear sway bar or not...someone can confirm??
if you do have one and it has no interference with your exhaust then it will be fine...its just a matter of uninstalling your current swaybar and installing your new ek9 one... the asr brace should be easy to install...

4. the length of time it will take you depends on if you know how to install it...if you have the right tools and understand what to do then it will take about 1/2 - 1 hour... if you're new at it then it may take a while longer...say 2hours??

5. it will be much safer if you have car stands to hold the rear of your ek4 up...if you can, put one of your wheels under the rear-middle section of the car just in case something happens...

gl

[kriZy]

hey akira,

thanks man!

so this guy here lubed up the D (black) bushing under the (gold) D bracket


LOOK properly.. he lubed the bar up too so he can slide the D bracket side to side. - This OK to do aswell?



This is where I should be Lubing up all around correct? (in red)



Then put the D Brackets on top of them and screw on.

[Limbo]

clears twin loop no probs, i had it with a twinloop before in my ek4.
If you'v never done it before about 2-3hrs.
The hardest part is the main bolt for the chassis

[kriZy]

which bolt would that be Limbo?
is it visible in that picture above?

[beeza]

Don't put too much grease cause dirt will stick to it.

I ended up taking mine to a mate that had a torque wrench.You should really torque it down to spec for piece of mind.It's beats the guessing game.

Any mates with a torque wrench?

[kriZy]

tbh i dont even know what the hell that is.

is that the thing you adjust on the back of it and you can keep spinning it one direction even if you pull it back?

[trism]

no thats a ratchet

easiest way to explainit

is just read this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque_wrench

[kriZy]

thanks trism.
looks expensive.

[Limbo]

which bolt would that be Limbo?
is it visible in that picture above?

main bolt x2, the longest one there

[Dy_]

thanks trism.
looks expensive.

yeah torque wrench lets you tighten bolts to a specific amount of torque that is recommended for certain bolts. as more or less maybe unsafe. but alot of the time diy mechanics just guess it and tighten it to whatever they can.

it will come in handy if you plan on doing alot of diy stuff at home.

[bennjamin]

but alot of the time diy mechanics just guess it and tighten it to whatever they can.

alot of the time many professional mechanics do the exact same lol.