Will Upper A-Arm Replacement Throw off Toe?

Tractionless · 12-23-2019, 07:04 PM

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.

BettyZ · 12-23-2019, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

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.

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

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Rusty · 12-24-2019, 12:32 AM

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

Quicksilvers · 12-24-2019, 07:35 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, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

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.

Yes; when you dial negative camber, will move the toe in the negative direction...positive camber = more positive toe

When performing alignment; always make adjustments at the rear first

Tractionless · 12-24-2019, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Yes; when you dial negative camber, will move the toe in the negative direction...positive camber = more positive toe

When performing alignment; always make adjustments at the rear first

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, 04:52 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, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

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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Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,326 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	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. __________________ Toys Not Tots

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