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Old 12-30-2011, 06:08 PM   #80
Spla'nin
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Exclamation Swapping Upper Control Arms ...

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC View Post
Ok. I had time to tinker so after swapping the upper control arms side to side. Here are the results. I think this debunks the thought that the uppers can be swapped. Yes, the caster is excessive and could be brought to 8 or 9 degrees by adding about 9/16" to 5/8" thick shims to the rear but the camber is already positive and can't be remedied. Time to swap the uppers back and notch the lowers....
Nick, Thanks again for your work to check this out and your well documented results, ... the additional benefit that Rob mentioned in the "make it handle" thread by moving the LCA forward, is the weight % shift to the rear...
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