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Old 01-17-2014, 04:28 AM
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This thread definitely is in need of pics.
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For starters, here is what you get for your hard earned money:
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Try this:

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^^ Thanks.
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I received my set. They look well made and very quick delivery.

Went to install and the OEM link was very hard to remove. The bottom ball stud is metal and the OEM plastic link comes off easily. The top ball stud is plastic (the sensor arm and ball stud is one piece plastic with a hollow stem). It felt like it would break before coming off. I'm getting threaded 10mm ball studs to repair the arm before I try again.

I'll let you know and post pics
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Originally Posted by RettlerT
I received my set. They look well made and very quick delivery.

Went to install and the OEM link was very hard to remove. The bottom ball stud is metal and the OEM plastic link comes off easily. The top ball stud is plastic (the sensor arm and ball stud is one piece plastic with a hollow stem). It felt like it would break before coming off. I'm getting threaded 10mm ball studs to repair the arm before I try again.

I'll let you know and post pics
I used a panel popper, hold one side with your one hand and gently pry the edge of the oem link and it pops right off. for the bottom, you just twist it off backwards and it pops off. the uk links come on and off much easier than the oem.

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Back TTT ... my links show FedEx delivery is due tomorrow. Any final thoughts or pointers? Any folks have suggested "lengths" to pre-shorten to for idea lowering? Can't wait!
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It seems the guys in cold climates had a tough time getting the stock plastic links off. I ended up taking the sensors off to remove the link connection to the sensor's plastic arm. (in the front I removed the bracket and sensor, the rear I removed the sensor from the bracket) I ran the plastic under hot water and it still was not easy. The front link I shortened by about 5mm to get a 1 inch drop. The back is more sensitive and only shortened about 2mm to get a 3/4 inch drop.
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Originally Posted by RettlerT
It seems the guys in cold climates had a tough time getting the stock plastic links off. I ended up taking the sensors off to remove the link connection to the sensor's plastic arm. (in the front I removed the bracket and sensor, the rear I removed the sensor from the bracket) I ran the plastic under hot water and it still was not easy. The front link I shortened by about 5mm to get a 1 inch drop. The back is more sensitive and only shortened about 2mm to get a 3/4 inch drop.
Oh thats good to know. I thought it would have been equal lengths front and rear. Thanks for posting that.
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I used this, not my picture but I have these 2 exact snap on panel poppers. literally took me a few seconds on each side. gently pry the corner or the oem link. once you free the side that's connected to the sensor, the dummy side just pops off much easier because you don't have to worry about damaging the electronics.



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