Adjustable Control Arms
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Adjustable Control Arms
I am going to be installing both upper and lower adjustable control arms this weekend. I was just wondering if there was anything I should know before this endeavor. I have already started spraying PB blaster on the bolts to help loosen them up.
Can I do one arm at a time to reduce the chance of moving the front axle or do I need to do both uppers and then both lowers.
I seem not to be able to find the guide on the length of each arm needs to be.
Can I do one arm at a time to reduce the chance of moving the front axle or do I need to do both uppers and then both lowers.
I seem not to be able to find the guide on the length of each arm needs to be.
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At what Caster are those numbers? I'd imaging the lengths would be different depending on the caster desired?
I'd vote for one side at a time. Having the other side connected ensures caster on at least that side remains unchanged. Just dont man-handle the disconnected side too much when putting new CA's on.
I've seen a caster difference of over 2 degrees between sides on some DIY projects.
Best bet is to find a good coupon for an alignment shop.
Then, change your CA's and get everything solid, trackbar etc ...
then take it and get it aligned, or do a DIY alignment.
Anywho, make sure to have fun while doing it. That's what its all about.
I'd vote for one side at a time. Having the other side connected ensures caster on at least that side remains unchanged. Just dont man-handle the disconnected side too much when putting new CA's on.
I've seen a caster difference of over 2 degrees between sides on some DIY projects.
Best bet is to find a good coupon for an alignment shop.
Then, change your CA's and get everything solid, trackbar etc ...
then take it and get it aligned, or do a DIY alignment.
Anywho, make sure to have fun while doing it. That's what its all about.
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Originally Posted by Reble
At what Caster are those numbers? I'd imaging the lengths would be different depending on the caster desired?
I'd vote for one side at a time. Having the other side connected ensures caster on at least that side remains unchanged. Just dont man-handle the disconnected side too much when putting new CA's on.
I've seen a caster difference of over 2 degrees between sides on some DIY projects.
Best bet is to find a good coupon for an alignment shop.
Then, change your CA's and get everything solid, trackbar etc ...
then take it and get it aligned, or do a DIY alignment.
Anywho, make sure to have fun while doing it. That's what its all about.
I'd vote for one side at a time. Having the other side connected ensures caster on at least that side remains unchanged. Just dont man-handle the disconnected side too much when putting new CA's on.
I've seen a caster difference of over 2 degrees between sides on some DIY projects.
Best bet is to find a good coupon for an alignment shop.
Then, change your CA's and get everything solid, trackbar etc ...
then take it and get it aligned, or do a DIY alignment.
Anywho, make sure to have fun while doing it. That's what its all about.
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They converted my fixed length control arm on the pass-side by cutting the end off and welding a adjuster on that Iron Rock sent them.
Now I can take my hands off the wheel and never leave my lane.
I guess it all depends on what you are willing to pay for, lol.
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