Rear upper or lower control arm?

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Jun 27, 2012 | 10:18 AM

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Rear upper or lower control arm?

So I wanted to ask, what's better for the rear to fix the alignment? Adj upper control arm or Adj lower control arm?

Jun 27, 2012 | 10:38 AM

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I think upper control arm is what you're looking for. Someone correct me if i was wrong

Jun 27, 2012 | 12:49 PM

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If you do a search for FIGS rear lower control arms, he has done an explanation as to why adjusting the lower arm instead of the upper is better. The FIGS rear lower arms are more expensive than adjustable upper arms.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6909874-post6.html

Jun 28, 2012 | 07:48 AM

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$495 for Figs LCA...WOW! That's pretty pricy compared to UCA which cost around $200. Is the extra $295 really worth it? I can do another mod with $295

Jul 3, 2012 | 09:35 PM

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I have both. What are you trying to achieve?

Jul 4, 2012 | 10:40 PM

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I have both. What are you trying to achieve?

I just want even tread wear

Jul 4, 2012 | 11:01 PM

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with the upper arms they correct negative camber by pushing the upper portion of wheel/tire out towards quarter panel. From / \ to this I I The figs bring it in from the bottom to improve camber. I'd say if you have aftermarket wheels that your offset and tire widths would make a difference.