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Old 06-29-2012, 04:18 PM
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Default Is this considered excessive clearance? (K-member mounting slot / BMR A-arm rod end)

I'm installing the BMR 1" lowering a-arms and I'm not sure if there's supposed to be a gap like this between the rod end spacers and the k-member mounting slot. It's barely noticeable but I can definitely move the rod-end up and down a little.

BMR provides washers with these a-arms in case of excessive clearance but they're too big to fit in there. So it makes me wonder if it's supposed to be like this? Or should I head out to the hardware store to get some really thin washers?

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you'll be fine just tightening them down. The mounting plate will suck down on them. I just installed these with the same result you have. I took it it to get aligned and they are good to go.
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Originally Posted by LS1HIGHLIFE
you'll be fine just tightening them down. The mounting plate will suck down on them. I just installed these with the same result you have. I took it it to get aligned and they are good to go.
This is 100% correct. Tighten down the bolts and you will be fine.
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Oh, great. Thanks.
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Yep, agreed with above.




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