Upper control arm alignment
Apr 1, 2009 14:53:20 GMT -3
Post by vmrod on Apr 1, 2009 14:53:20 GMT -3
You are supposed to attach the upper control arm brackets at a certain angle on the FA. (Was it 3 degrees? Doublecheck that.)
To make certain that these brackets all lined up, I bought a 1/2" rod and slid 2 brackets onto the rod. I placed the first and last bracket in place with magnets assisting, then was able to adjust the angle as needed, until it was just right. The 2 brackets were then tack-welded in place. I slid the rod out past 1 bracket, then slid the other 2 brackets on the rod. The rod was then pushed back into place. Those last 2 brackets were easy to move around and stay aligned. Weld them up, then slide off the rod. Presto! All in a perfect line! ;D
To make certain that these brackets all lined up, I bought a 1/2" rod and slid 2 brackets onto the rod. I placed the first and last bracket in place with magnets assisting, then was able to adjust the angle as needed, until it was just right. The 2 brackets were then tack-welded in place. I slid the rod out past 1 bracket, then slid the other 2 brackets on the rod. The rod was then pushed back into place. Those last 2 brackets were easy to move around and stay aligned. Weld them up, then slide off the rod. Presto! All in a perfect line! ;D