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Old 07-04-2011, 11:33 AM
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I just bought some Rear LCA's from UMI, the adjustable ones with the spherical rod ends, model number 2016. I want to install them this week for my upcoming trip to Cecil County Dragstrip. Any recommendations on how to adjust them to give me the best performance?
Old 07-04-2011, 11:41 AM
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The adjustment just moves the rear end forward and backwards. Just center the rear end in the middle of the wheel well.
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adjustable Rear LCA's are use to center the wheels, but more important they are used to adjust the rear thrust line, get a complete 4 wheel alignment, I suggest set the thrust line close to "0" maybe a little + but no -, a good setting will help you leave the line stright
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Sounds good thanks guys I'll be getting the alignment asap
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Can someone explain some more what the rear thrust line is? Is that axle tracking straight when compared to the front tires?
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Actually i would also like a little more information about rear thrust line too. And also, what would the factory specs for Rear Thrust Line be for my car? Just so im sure my free alignment at Firestone actually works out haha



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