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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 12:53 AM
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Finally installed my custom made Adjustable rear control arms



Left and right look the same just mirrored, the other one was still wet when I took this pic


the upper bushing is a Delrin bushing with the correct 14mm drill out. The lower is a 3/4" chromoly heim with teflon/kevlar insert.
I was able to get this installed, took me a while, and the alignment is now done.
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 01:00 AM
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You sure that weld on the end will hold under 500 lb/ft of torque?
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by HeissRod
You sure that weld on the end will hold under 500 lb/ft of torque?
I had them TIG welded, and then ran through a heat/cool treatment. I have had them on the car for over a month now and no problems. Just finally getting around to getting it posted.
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 01:41 AM
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honestly after installing them and all the hassle, it may have been easier to build lower control arms. but next I am going to build some front upper control arms that are adjustable. I really hate the wear on the tires because this is my daily driver.
I will model them after these chevy arms
http://www.jegs.com/i/Specialty+Prod...FUiGfgodPSQAtQ
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I like your ambition. I bought K-mac bushings for my DD. 5k miles so far, no problems and no tire wear.
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I heard a vendor on here may be coming out with a super beefy solution ... Maybe just a rumor



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I am only in about 300.00 for both arms plus getting it aligned.
Of course I installed them myself. KMAC were not going to get me out of the 3° camber to my knowledge or the bad toe out I was experiencing.
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KMAC were not going to get me out of the 3° camber to my knowledge or the bad toe out I was experiencing.
Yes, they would have.

Camber/Caster adjustment in the front
Camber/Toe adjustment in the rear
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Shardul what will you charge for yours?
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