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Old 02-04-2017, 08:06 PM
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Default Help installing umi boxed lower a-arms

I'm trying to install my new set of a-arms but I am having trouble connecting the sway bar links onto the new arm. I tried to look up some pictures on line and noticed that the a-arms I have are a little different then the ones I see online. The pictures online all show a hole where the sway bar links go through, while mine do not. Am I missing something?





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that bracket looks like its for a heim joint lower endlink setup
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looks like that uses a Jeep style sway bar link..

rod at the top and round bushing through bolt at the bottom


or could just be a design fluke
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So I'm guessing I was sent the wrong part? Why would the ones I was sent have this instead of what is shown in the picture
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You should have end links in your package. Please give us a call tomorrow at 814-343-6315 x101 or support@umiperformance.com if you don't have them.

Take a look in the box, bubble wrap and so forth.

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Those appear to the the new design. Call UMI on Monday morning they will get the correct end-links sent to you. UMI has the best customer service around.
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Oh, and because sometimes products are introduced more quickly than every photo can be updated. We do our best to have up to date photos...
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Cool guess they were just missing because I didn't throw anything away and they weren't in the box. At least I'm not so confused anymore
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Give us a call or email and we'll get you fixed up.

Thanks and sorry for the trouble. On the flip side, the arms are awesome. 😎
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Also, do you know if there was supposed to be new lower shock mount bolts? The stock one don't seem to be long enough, and I didn't think I was needing to buy new ones.
The only things that were in my box were the two lower a arms and 4 washers
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I can't recall about the shock bolts. We'll be able to look on the sheet tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by meatyshells
Also, do you know if there was supposed to be new lower shock mount bolts? The stock one don't seem to be long enough, and I didn't think I was needing to buy new ones.
The only things that were in my box were the two lower a arms and 4 washers
There aren't any included, you do need new ones. This happened to me and it has been documented in a few threads on here, I think I switched to a 4".
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Originally Posted by blackandgold
There aren't any included, you do need new ones. This happened to me and it has been documented in a few threads on here, I think I switched to a 4".
haha yup, same issue here
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Did you guys just go to the hardware store and pick up some, or did you order some special?
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Originally Posted by meatyshells
Did you guys just go to the hardware store and pick up some, or did you order some special?
dropped by Ace and picked up some grade 8 bolts.
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Originally Posted by meatyshells
Did you guys just go to the hardware store and pick up some, or did you order some special?
Did you happen to call in today?

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Originally Posted by meatyshells
Did you guys just go to the hardware store and pick up some, or did you order some special?
I'm spoiled and have a fastenal store like 2 blocks from my house, but yeah.

side note were you on camarov6 or something? your username looks super familiar.
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Yep, I was on camarov6.com Its been awhile though. I have an LS1 in the car now



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