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Old 01-21-2013, 08:13 PM   #8
Benlugchev
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Re: Modified stock control arms to accept adj. coilovers

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Originally Posted by Damien View Post
Why do you need to trim the upper control arm? Could you use a stud on the upper mount like most gm cars use and drill a hole in the upper spring pocket.

Bushing ends would be a rubber or poly bushing. Bearing ends use spherical bearings instead of a bushing.
I was going to trim the upper spring pocket in order To run a longer shock

Im still not sure if it is best to mount the shocks on a little bit of an angle with the top facing inward or mount them parallel to the frame?
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