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Old 01-16-14, 10:35 AM
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Hey guys im in need of adjustable Rear upper control arms for the wheels i want. I know studio and battle verison dont make them anymore and i have been trying to source ones for awhile and no luck ,other than some japan ones for like $1200. if anyone has any insight on new or used ones for sale please LMK. Thanks guys
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see if they have these.


http://www.gsmotortrends.com/product...rol-arms-p-905
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I saw those but some IS guys said the craftsmanship was bad.so it made me nervous.
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What about FIGS?
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What about FIGS?
They dont make any for the rear.. I read they recommend changing these as most of the adjustment is made from the bottom arm. The OEM is light as it is..the only reason to replace these is if your Ball Joint is Shot..
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Originally Posted by TySpeed03
Hey guys im need of adjustable Rear upper control arms for the wheels i want. I know studio and battle verison dont make them anymore and i have been trying to source ones for awhile and no luck ,other than some japan ones for like $1200. if anyone has any insight on new or used ones for sale please LMK. Thanks guys
Why wont the wheels fit?
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You should probably try looking into Megan LCAs or Figs VIP kit. I was lucky enough to find Battle Version RUCAs in the classifieds last year
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Originally Posted by youngs3oo
You should probably try looking into Megan LCAs or Figs VIP kit. I was lucky enough to find Battle Version RUCAs in the classifieds last year
You sure were.. I've been looking for them EVERYWHERE but no one has them in stock, and it's looking doubtful that BV even plans to make more
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Originally Posted by youngs3oo
You should probably try looking into Megan LCAs or Figs VIP kit. I was lucky enough to find Battle Version RUCAs in the classifieds last year
Yea I just got the Megan's lowers but I haven't put on yet just waiting for my wheels to get here.

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Why wont the wheels fit?
I went with somewhat aggressive wheels and my rear fenders are shaved but I would rather run alittle more camber then the stock -4.5 to avoid a pull and RUCA give you so much room compared to LCA's but I have no choice lol.
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I'm lookin for some too. Looks like ikeya formula and Silk Road are the ones I found so far.
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We have adjustable bushings that give you quite a bit of adjustment for what they are. 10mm.
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=111
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Originally Posted by FIGS
We have adjustable bushings that give you quite a bit of adjustment for what they are. 10mm. http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=111
Cool I didn't know you guys made that.
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I'm lookin for some too. Looks like ikeya formula and Silk Road are the ones I found so far.
Yea I know lol I wish they weren't so expensive.
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I hear ya. But like my other cars... Gotta pay to play .
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Originally Posted by marshun
I hear ya. But like my other cars... Gotta pay to play .
yea out of the two witch one would you buy and does anyone know how much camber they are good for
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Originally Posted by TySpeed03
yea out of the two witch one would you buy and does anyone know how much camber they are good for
the thing you need to watch out for is axle length. If you push inward too much you will compress the axles into the diff and cause premature failure. Are you trying to add negative camber or correct?
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