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Tractionless 12-23-2019 06:04 PM

Will Upper A-Arm Replacement Throw off Toe?
 
All OE front suspension and have an OE upper A-arm replacement. Will swapping it in for the old unit throw off my toe adjustment?

Thanks for any insight you can lend. :tiphat:

BettyZ 12-23-2019 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless (Post 3896712)
All OE front suspension and have an OE upper A-arm replacement. Will swapping it in for the old unit throw off my toe adjustment?



Thanks for any insight you can lend. :tiphat:

It's always a good idea to get an alignment after changing suspension parts. Unless you have SPL, in which case ain't nothing moving unless you want it to :tup:

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Rusty 12-23-2019 11:32 PM

Rule of thumb. Anytime you change suspension pieces that effect alignment. You should get an alignment.

Quicksilvers 12-24-2019 06:35 AM

Get an alignment from a reputable shop or Nissan dealership service department you trust as soon as possible before you get unwanted wear on your tires.

jchammond 12-24-2019 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless (Post 3896712)
All OE front suspension and have an OE upper A-arm replacement. Will swapping it in for the old unit throw off my toe adjustment?

Thanks for any insight you can lend. :tiphat:

Yes; when you dial negative camber, will move the toe in the negative direction...positive camber = more positive toe :ugh2:
When performing alignment; always make adjustments at the rear first :tup:

Tractionless 12-24-2019 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3896799)
Yes; when you dial negative camber, will move the toe in the negative direction...positive camber = more positive toe :ugh2:
When performing alignment; always make adjustments at the rear first :tup:

Thanks this was the specifics I was looking for. My alignment guy is out for a couple of weeks so I'll hold off on doing the arm with the other parts I'm currently installing.

Tractionless 12-27-2019 03:52 PM

Well damn, removing and replacing the OE strut/spring assy. with 1,500 mile old 2019 units netted 1/4" greater ride height so gotta check the dang alignment anyway now. I assume 10 years of the front end weight sitting on the springs resulted in 1/4" sag.

Dentt42 12-27-2019 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless (Post 3897273)
Well damn, removing and replacing the OE strut/spring assy. with 1,500 mile old 2019 units netted 1/4" greater ride height so gotta check the dang alignment anyway now. I assume 10 years of the front end weight sitting on the springs resulted in 1/4" sag.

I'd wager it was from the rubber spring seats compressing over time.


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