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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Ok Ive got my new RC 4.5" Xseries lift in. First off what kind/type of grease do I use on the joints? Second, how do I know how or where to adj the control arms to? The instructions give measurements for the track bar but nothing on Control arms.
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Most basic brand and rating of grease in a tube will work.
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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I assume thats center to center on bolt holes?
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Keep in mind this is a starting point. At 4.5" lift and adjusting the lower arms to 16.5 and stock uppers I had 0 castor and driveline vibes.
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Ok kit came with adj upper and lower control arms. Start with lowers at 16.5 and measure stockers(uppers) and go from there?
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I could have bought adjustable uppers and corrected my pinion angle but I had tight funds then. It took 1/2" to get my pinion angle semi decent. 16" lowers and stock uppers is what I got now. 16 1/4 is what RC gives you for a length on their fixed lower arms at 4.5". Trial and error
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