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Question on Bills upper A arms??
« on: April 22, 2006, 03:40:05 PM »

Went to align the front end of the duster, and I cant get enough camber.  How far out can I safely run the heim joints?  Front is all the way in, and rear is 4 turns from all the way in.  Castor was great at 6+ but couldnt get camber to zero.  One side was 1.9 and other was 1.0 camber negative.  I need to know just how much I can safely push the top arm out with the heim joints.  Other than that, what a huge difference with the arms and struts!!
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Re: Question on Bills upper A arms??
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2006, 04:30:37 PM »

You can have an easy 1/2" of threads out past the jam nut with no worries. Normally, 2 threads out on each end seems to be enough on most cars, but alot can change that.
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Re: Question on Bills upper A arms??
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2006, 06:56:35 PM »

Thanks Bill, your the best!!  Why do you think my duster needs to be setup different?  Cant say enough about your products Bill, very very nice work! 
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Re: Question on Bills upper A arms??
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2006, 09:07:23 PM »

Over the years, the frame rails can twist inwards from use/abuse - I don't hear about it very often, but it's often enough that I'm not surprised. Thats why I won't make the cheaper arms with welded on bushing ends - the odds are too high that a certain length won't work.
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Re: Question on Bills upper A arms??
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2006, 10:33:42 PM »

Abuse??   hammer 
Hey Bill...thanks for all the help.  I will let you know how well everything works after Pomona May 7th.
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