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Sep 26, 2015 | 03:04 PM

blacklsx

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Will this work

I bought a used mwc k-member. I wanted to install a pair of bmr lowered lower control arms. The issue is the sleeve for the lower control arm bushing is 2.4mm wider than the control arm mounting flanges. Could I machine the sleeve the 2.4 mm off the sleeve so it will fit between the mounting flanges on the k-member. Thanks

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Sep 28, 2015 | 02:43 AM

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I would call BMR and MWC and get their opinions.

IMO you can mill/grind off the 2.4mm of the bushing sleeve no problem...
But you will also need to shave/sand off the same 2.4mm on the bushings so that they are not being pinched too tightly in the control arm mounting pocket creating bind.

Sep 28, 2015 | 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blacklsx

You won't have any issue machining the inner sleeves down to fit the a-arm mount on the k-member. You may also have to machine the outer face a the bushings a little because you want to make sure the mounting load is all on that inner sleeve and not on the bushings.

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