Swapping Out The Control Arms, What to Watch Out For? |
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Swapping Out The Control Arms, What to Watch Out For? |
Mblizzard |
May 15 2015, 05:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Seems pretty simple. Going to read through the Haynes Manual of course. But thought I would ask if anyone has tips? Any special tools? Got new set built up with new bushings, ball joints, new nuts, and turbo tie rods.
Figured I would leave the shocks in place, separate at ball joint, and drop out. Will measure and set the tie rods to get close but figure I would pull the rack to clean up everything. Will get some ride height measurement and such. Seems too easy! |
Larmo63 |
May 16 2015, 10:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
Did you watch the Elephant Racing video? He shows the proper angles to set up both ends of the arms where the rubber bushings go. This is important! We just did my whole front (and rear) suspension, it is pretty straightforward. A professional alignment is recommended after you set the ride height you want. That makes all the difference in the world.
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Mblizzard |
May 16 2015, 06:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Did you watch the Elephant Racing video? He shows the proper angles to set up both ends of the arms where the rubber bushings go. This is important! We just did my whole front (and rear) suspension, it is pretty straightforward. A professional alignment is recommended after you set the ride height you want. That makes all the difference in the world. Where is this video? |
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