HELP Installing Rear LCA - axle moved?

[81camel]

Hey Guys, I am working on installing UMI rear LCAs (https://www.umiperformance.com/home...dy-tubular-non-adjustable-lower-control-arms/)
Install instructions say to replace them one at a time. So I removed the first one and noticed the axle kind of shifted when I got the bolts out.

So I'm installing the new one and got one end in with a bolt, but now the other end doesn't align with a hole. Pushing on the rear wheels forward or backward doesn't seem to move it much if at all.

What is the best way to get this lined back up?

 

[ELCAM]

A ratchet strap can be very helpful for this job.

 

[86LK]

Hey Guys, I am working on installing UMI rear LCAs (https://www.umiperformance.com/home...dy-tubular-non-adjustable-lower-control-arms/)
Install instructions say to replace them one at a time. So I removed the first one and noticed the axle kind of shifted when I got the bolts out.

So I'm installing the new one and got one end in with a bolt, but now the other end doesn't align with a hole. Pushing on the rear wheels forward or backward doesn't seem to move it much if at all.

What is the best way to get this lined back up?

did it shift left/right or front/back?

 

[81camel]

Pretty sure it just shifted back. The control arm seems to be inline with the mounting point, but just doesn't have enough length.

Going to pick up a Ratchet strap and try that.

Will post back on how it goes.

Thanks guys

 

[pagrunt]

Is the driveshaft still attached? It too could be part of the headache. When I did mine I left it in place & it helped with the work against me.

 

[bracketchev1221]

If all the bars are equal length meaning both uppers are the same and both lowers match then it’s just a matter of forcing it to line up. Like was said it’s a little rougher than simple in and out for lining up the holes.

 

[81camel]

Ratchet straps worked. Used 2 and it was still tough but got them lined up.
I had left the driveshaft in place as well.