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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Was looking at the UPR double adj, uppers and solid lowers. Is there no need for adj. lowers? What do they mean by "double" adj.? When they are on the car, does it take rocket science to adjust them to the right specs or is it trial and error by launching and seeing what feels right? $330 sounds like a bargain for a full rear control arm set. Thanks.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Unless you are gonna be hot and heavy with SERIOUS racing and serious power...adj lowers aren't needed. It's not rocket science and I have had to learn alot about it over the past year. The double adj uppers allow ya to adjust the pinion angle. Just get the double adj uppers and tubular solid lowers.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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10-4. How about the $20 bolt kit gimmic. Is it worth it or am I fine with the stock Ford (or stuff that comes with arms) hardware? Thanks again.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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10-4. How about the $20 bolt kit gimmic. Is it worth it or am I fine with the stock Ford (or stuff that comes with arms) hardware? Thanks again.
If the $20.oo kit is for grade 8 bolts...then ABSOLUTELY get them.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Cool thanks for the tips, I'm buyin' 'em. Been wanting control arms for a spell now, and if you say they work then they work.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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go to modulardepot.com and do a search for pinion angle, there is some good infor there on how to set it up., it not rocket science but if you don't know how to measure it you can get it wrong pretty easilly.
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go to modulardepot.com and do a search for pinion angle, there is some good infor there on how to set it up., it not rocket science but if you don't know how to measure it you can get it wrong pretty easilly.
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ORIGINAL: 01GT4.6

go to modulardepot.com and do a search for pinion angle, there is some good infor there on how to set it up., it not rocket science but if you don't know how to measure it you can get it wrong pretty easilly.
Yep, I got some good info there. It's pretty easy once ya do it.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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make sure the car is level, even if on jack stands, and the adjustment is like a big long nut, make a mark on one with a marker so you know how much you turned it so you can get both ends right. Before you do all of that you need to make sure they are both turned out the same amount befor you install them or else you'll have a bitch of a time getting it right. Lastly, know what kind of bushing you are using when you find out how much neg pinion angle you need.
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Sounds good, thanks for the tips.
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