CAB bracket alignment, how accurate does it need to be?

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  • Tad
    Member
    • Sep 2007
    • 61
    #1

    CAB bracket alignment, how accurate does it need to be?

    Ok so I just got my CAB's all pressed together.
    my friends shop did it, so they didn't charge anything, but it looks like it's not quite perfectly aligned. not a big change but I can see it.

    here are some pics, what do you think?
    Worth worrying about, or should I just put it on my car?
    thnx.



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    • AndrewBird
      The Mad Scientist
      • Oct 2003
      • 11892
      #2
      As long as the bushings are pressed into the "lollypops", it will be fine.

      You seem to be talking about the bushing on the control arm. You should just be able to turn then on the control arm. They are supposed to pivot. Otherwise the suspension wouldn't work.

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        • 92 mtechnic cabrio
          Honesty is not the best policy!
          • Dec 2003
          • 4907
          #3
          He's talking about how the line on the bushing doesn't line up with the alignment mark on the lollipop

          That may affect your caster in some way, but I'm too lazy to draw it out in my mind. I think it's minuscule enough that you shouldn't bother popping it back out and repressing it. Especially since it requires a special tool to remove it without damaging it
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            • PeaveyBassist
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              • Sep 2004
              • 3511
              #4
              Dont worry about it. It will be fine. Caster will be a little off of "spec" but that is ok. Also, make sure there is some bushing sticking out both sides of the lollipop. Equal amount on both sides. Thats how its supposed to be.
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                • Tad
                  Member
                  • Sep 2007
                  • 61
                  #5
                  Originally posted by 92 mtechnic cabrio
                  He's talking about how the line on the bushing doesn't line up with the alignment mark on the lollipop

                  That may affect your caster in some way, but I'm too lazy to draw it out in my mind. I think it's minuscule enough that you shouldn't bother popping it back out and repressing it. Especially since it requires a special tool to remove it without damaging it
                  yeah, there's that, which is only on one bushing btw,
                  the other one is perfect. But also the alignment of the lollypop angle to the control arm.

                  if you'll notice in the first pic, its alignment mark is a bit off.
                  not sure if this is going to make it tough to bolt them back on the car or add stress to them once they are bolted on.

                  if u look at the last two pics,
                  the lollypops point up just a bit more than originally, though it's very minimal.

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