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Old 04-12-2022, 09:13 PM
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I recently replaced the stock upper/lower control arms with UMI A-Arms (lower is adjustable), inner/outer tie rods on my 02 SS SLP. When reassembling, the top inside of the rim rubs the top of the steering knuckle just under the upper ball joint. UMI says those adjustable lower A-Arms are set to factory spec. I知 a YouTube DIY kinda guy, I feel like I知 in over my head. My first thought was wheel spacers. The car is still on stands, I知 unsure of what to do next. Any experience with this?
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I recently replaced the stock upper/lower control arms with UMI A-Arms (lower is adjustable), inner/outer tie rods on my 02 SS SLP. When reassembling, the top inside of the rim rubs the top of the steering knuckle just under the upper ball joint. UMI says those adjustable lower A-Arms are set to factory spec. I知 a YouTube DIY kinda guy, I feel like I知 in over my head. My first thought was wheel spacers. The car is still on stands, I知 unsure of what to do next. Any experience with this?
Sounds like the alignment may be way out. Have you tried adjusting the lower arms in the kmember to help?
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Sounds like the alignment may be way out. Have you tried adjusting the lower arms in the kmember to help?
No. I値l try adjusting that way. Will let you know. Thanks



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