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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Default Shorter/Adjustable rear upper control arms

Went into the driveline place this morning and found out my 2/4 drop has screwed up my pinion angle, which is causing my vibration. Because I have coils in the back, I can't shim the rear like you could easily do with a leaf spring rear. Instead, my only recourse is to either lengthen the lower control arms (trailing arms) or shorten the upper control arms.

Since I have the Hotchkis heavy-duty lower arms, I'd like to keep them and find some uppers that are either shorter, or adjustable. Does anyone know of a place who makes these, has these, or could help with this issue?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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typically, if unavailable, you can make them by using threaded heim joints and a pc of steel with threaded inserts welded in.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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"Trailing arm brackets are also used to allow the axle to move up with the new coil springs. This bracket keeps the trailing arm at the correct angle"




http://www.djmsuspension.com/Product...-TahoeRear.htm
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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One more, this looks like a good read:

http://www.lowridermagazine.com/tech/0303lrm_avalanche/


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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Looks good, I will try and get this bracket - thanks.
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