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BMR Tubular K - How do I line up my A-Arms?

Old Apr 28, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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BMR Tubular K - How do I line up my A-Arms?

IIRC, the stock K-member had holes, where-as this k-member has slots. What for? Is it part of the alignment? From what I can tell, all that it would affect is toe-in/out, and that can be done with tie-rod ends. I searched but I don't see anything about how to set this up right, nor on BMR's site.

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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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Those slots are definitely for alignment. You will have to have the front end aligned after you install the whole thing and they will use those to adjust either caster or camber. I can never remember which is which.

How did you make out with your search for bushing sleeves?
Old May 1, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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As stated above, the slots definitely affect your alignment; I started by centering the lower A arms on the two slots on each side. Then I used a tape measurer to adjust the toe-in via the tierod ends. Just measure across the car the front of the 2 tires to the back of the 2 tires, having the front measurement slightly less than the back. I was able to drive to the alignment shop with no problems this way.
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