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Old 04-22-2010, 10:26 PM   #1
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Finished my new uppers

Finally found a few minutes to finish my new upper control arms. An inch longer for more camber and the ball joint moved for more caster. I boxed the lowers to help when they scrub.



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Old 04-23-2010, 12:19 AM   #2
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Re: Finished my new uppers

those look nice what did you use for the bushing holes? how thick are the plates?
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Old 04-23-2010, 12:39 PM   #3
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Re: Finished my new uppers

Great job!
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Re: Finished my new uppers

Sweet deal they look awesome Job well done!
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Old 04-23-2010, 08:58 PM   #5
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Re: Finished my new uppers

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those look nice what did you use for the bushing holes? how thick are the plates?
The bushings are tubing turned to fit the od of the bushing, the outside legs are 3\8ths plate and the ball joint plate and center plate are 1\4. Jay
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Old 04-23-2010, 09:03 PM   #6
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They look great! A lot nicer than the stockers!
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Old 04-23-2010, 09:06 PM   #7
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Very cool!!
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