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CJHenderson

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Installing the lower control arm
« on: October 22, 2019, 22:01:39 »
How do you install the lower control arm with the end caps having threads on both the outside and inside?
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ja17

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Re: Installing the lower control arm
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2019, 03:12:03 »
First remove both caps to install or remove the control arm. Once both caps are off, the control arm can be installed or removed by slipping the A arm onto its mounting pivot on one side at a time. Once both sides are hanging from the pivot, the caps can be threaded on. Keep the A arm spacing equal on each side as the caps are screwed on.
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Re: Installing the lower control arm
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2019, 10:56:50 »
I think you are asking a similar question to me.  I was going to make up some simple spacers so I can ensure mine are equal spacing at both ends. 



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