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Old 10-08-2008, 03:25 PM
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Question LCA Relocation Bracket Installed Pics ...Please

Okay I have a 2000 WS6 only suspension stuff done is strut bar (if that counts), sfc (3 point umi), and just installed bolt in rlc brackets.

LCA brackets helped with my traction and fixed my leaning problems (car from rear view leaned to the passenger side-now is level)

Problem is when you look at my car from the side the rear wheels are not centered anymore...is this normal?

They are about 2 inchs from rear and 3 from front if that helps draw a pic.
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The relocation brackets are not installed correctly.
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Whats wrong with them?
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If the rear was centered before the relocation brackets where installed and now they are not centered the relocation brackets are to blame. If the lower control arms are stock length one or both of the brackets are off a little. If you want to give me a call i will tell you how to straighten out the problem.
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bf who installed them is calling...his name is chris
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Originally Posted by BMR Sales
If the rear was centered before the relocation brackets where installed and now they are not centered the relocation brackets are to blame. If the lower control arms are stock length one or both of the brackets are off a little. If you want to give me a call i will tell you how to straighten out the problem.
chris said u said to change lca hole....did so and it still not center any thing else?
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He misunderstood me. He needs to loosen up the bolts that attach the relocation brackets, get the control arms to where they can go into the top or bottom hole without moving the rear, then tighten down the brackets. If he has any questions have him give me a call.
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meant to write sooner....

we tried pushin it forward...wont more thou...

its about 1.5inchs from rear and 2.5 from front....estimating
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won't adjustable lca's fix that? make them longer or shorter to center the wheel in the wheel well
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i would think so...but they should have shifted it i just want to make sure it ok....its my dd
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Originally Posted by therealcreeper
won't adjustable lca's fix that? make them longer or shorter to center the wheel in the wheel well
Yes adjustable lca's will fix the problem but unless you have an aftermarket rear in the car you should not need adjustable arms to have the wheels centered. Aftermarket rears sometimes don't have the lca brackets in the exact spot that they are in on the factory rear thus the need for adjustable parts. If you have they stock rear in the car then the brackets aren't aligned correctly.
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stock rear....but it wont shift forward...weird
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not my car but looks similar..after lca rlc brks
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Im still convinced that the brackets are not quite right.
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not disagreeing....

anyone else have this issue? if so how did you fix it
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Can't anyone figure out how to test this to see if it's the relocation bracket causing the misalignment?

It's as easy as this, just reinstall the LCA's in the stock bracket hole. If it solves the problem, then it's the bracket. If not then look at something else.

I don't know about BMR but my UMI brackets allow you to put the LCA back in the very same stock untouched original LCA mount, even with the bracket in place. tech support can't figure out to tell the customer this?
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all i no is that they took place of stock mount...there are two wholes for the lca to mount to...both have same resolt
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The best thing to do is what 9000thn recommended. Take the upper bolt out of the arm and put you lca back in the stock position. You will know right away if that fixes your problem or not.
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Originally Posted by gnictry
all i no is that they took place of stock mount...there are two wholes for the lca to mount to...both have same resolt


Both of the brackets I see allow use of the original bolt that goes to the original mount hole which should not have moved during installation.



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Why not call BMR?

How about some pics? That could help them help you identify your problem.


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