Convert metric uppers to adjustable

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  • dereksehi
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2013
    • 307

    #1

    Convert metric uppers to adjustable

    Have an older mod with a metric stub and want to convert it to adjustable upper control arms either using a cross shaft like speedway sells or shear plates I have not been able to find a cross shaft with the 6 7/8 pattern though any ideas on how to go about doing this
  • jsf74
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2011
    • 544

    #2
    I dealt with this all last season. I eventually had a set custom made by Brian ruhlman. Stick with solid non adjustable uppers they are MUCH stronger.

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    • dereksehi
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2013
      • 307

      #3
      I would have stayed with the non adjustable but I put 1/2 longer lower studs and converted to screw in uppers with a 1 longer stud to get good camber gain but I can't get enough camber or caster without about 1 1/2 or 2 inches of washers

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      • jsf74
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2011
        • 544

        #4
        Do not use the speedway adj setup. It is very weak and will snap as soon as your wheel touches anything. I went this route last year and ended up loosing my upper, a real nice shock, and a tire. If you want a cross shaft version Spc makes a nice strong setup or what I would do is add the double shear upper mounts and cut off the stock upper setup. Still not as strong as a solid upper though.last year I ended up taking one of my uppers and cut it up and fabed up my own. I then took them to Brian ruhlman and had a nice set made. I kept the measurements so if I ever need a replacement.

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        • jsf74
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2011
          • 544

          #5
          What did you use on your streeters jeff?

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          • racinjj
            Member
            • Nov 2009
            • 98

            #6
            https://www.lefthanderchassis.com/v2...dgroup=2513402
            Use these for stock type metric mounts, or cut the mounts off and use a standard type upper a-arm.
            www.UltimateRaceCars.com

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