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SeanC · 10-27-2010, 06:51 PM

Hey guys,

I installed UMI adjustable lower control arms (poly/rod end) a while back, and the wheels never looked properly centered in the wheel well. I made sure I matched the length of the control arms to the stock ones (laid them on top of eachother and put bolts through both holes). The wheels are sitting towards the back of the car to the point of barely being able to put my hand between the tire and edge of the rear bumper.

I tried to adjust them today, and I pushed the rear towards the front of the car to center it (used a tape measure to center it the best I could). Because I moved the rear forward, I had to shorten the length of the control arms. Finished both sides, lowered the car, and they are almost exactly the same position as before!!! How is this possible? I really dont get what the problem is...I just can't make sense out of it. I told someone at UMI about the problem and they looked at me like I had 4 eyes...

Any ideas?

10-27-2010, 06:51 PM	#1
SeanC Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	Lower Control Arm Problem Hey guys, I installed UMI adjustable lower control arms (poly/rod end) a while back, and the wheels never looked properly centered in the wheel well. I made sure I matched the length of the control arms to the stock ones (laid them on top of eachother and put bolts through both holes). The wheels are sitting towards the back of the car to the point of barely being able to put my hand between the tire and edge of the rear bumper. I tried to adjust them today, and I pushed the rear towards the front of the car to center it (used a tape measure to center it the best I could). Because I moved the rear forward, I had to shorten the length of the control arms. Finished both sides, lowered the car, and they are almost exactly the same position as before!!! How is this possible? I really dont get what the problem is...I just can't make sense out of it. I told someone at UMI about the problem and they looked at me like I had 4 eyes... Any ideas?