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Old 07-17-2011, 07:50 AM
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Hey all, whats the length of the Lower control arms on the fbody?? Stock replacement, etc. Im looking for center to center measurement if anyone can help me out, Thanks!
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Center of bolt to bolt for all three? I've got the stock passenger laying somewhere in the garage...I can grab some dimensions for it later this morning.
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all three?? lol. I must be mis understanding something, lol.

I thought their was only 2 LCAs and a Torque Arm?? LOL

What ever measurements you can get, id love to have to bro, thanks man!
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my stock piece measures 19 1/4" from center - center.
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When people do the "relocation" kits, how long do they become after that?? Or do they change lengths at all?
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Ah, I thought you meant the fronts, not the rears.

The length shouldn't change with relocation brackets, as the bolt holes on the brackets should be drilled in the arc the rear end of the LCA makes when rotated around the front bolt; that said, I'd still want some adjustability for car-to-car variance.
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Originally Posted by Element
Ah, I thought you meant the fronts, not the rears.

The length shouldn't change with relocation brackets, as the bolt holes on the brackets should be drilled in the arc the rear end of the LCA makes when rotated around the front bolt; that said, I'd still want some adjustability for car-to-car variance.
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The relocations brackets are installed to correct the LCA geometry so that the car has more forward tracking(because you loose that in relation to lowering the car/changing the LCA angle). This is my understanding of that certain part. Also I measured my other stock LCA and there is about 1/8" difference in lenghts, but i think thats due to the crappy stock style bushings.



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