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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Tubular A-arms install

Brakes are starting to go on the car, so i purchased everything i need to do an LS1 brake swap. Figured while i was at it i might as well swap in the profab Kmember and A arms ive had for a few months.

The A-arms have rod ends, like these:
http://www.profabracing.homestead.co...ower_A-Arm.jpg

My question is how do i know how the rod ends should be adjusted? Just measure the stock A-arms and try to adjust them as close to stock length as possible? Also are the rod ends really noisy durring daily driving?
Old Jul 3, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Re: Tubular A-arms install

Someone must know...also will the tubular K-member lower the front end any?
Old Jul 3, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Re: Tubular A-arms install

According to my BMR instructions, you basically want to get the rod ends in approximately the same location as your factory control arm has. Then, put it in the K member and get to an alignment shop before you do any driving.

Ryan
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