RacerX Upper Control Arms Review

[Frs123]

Originally Posted by racerx1715

No problem, When we build the control arms we have the rod end threaded out. When installing the arm the rod end will be threaded into the weld insert further providing negative camber. Make sense??

So stock length is maxed negetive camber?



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[wparsons]

Originally Posted by Frs123

So stock length is maxed negetive camber?



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No.

Shortening the arm (threading it in further) will add negative camber. Lengthening the arm will add positive camber.

IIRC, the adjustment range goes both positive and negative on these arms so you can remove or add as desired.

[Jeff@Racer X Fab]

Originally Posted by wparsons

No.

Shortening the arm (threading it in further) will add negative camber. Lengthening the arm will add positive camber.

IIRC, the adjustment range goes both positive and negative on these arms so you can remove or add as desired.

Yes, our upper control arms can provide positive or negative camber.

[Kosmos]

HELP! Did the ball joint go all the way in?? Or does it only sit in like 3/4 way in?!? Bc I'm not 100% sure and I'm worried that I'll have a ball joint falling out when im driving

[Jeff@Racer X Fab]

Originally Posted by Kosmos

HELP! Did the ball joint go all the way in?? Or does it only sit in like 3/4 way in?!? Bc I'm not 100% sure and I'm worried that I'll have a ball joint falling out when im driving

The rod end stud should sit almost flush with the top of the knuckle, be sure that the pinch bolt engages into the stud and you should be good to go.

If you have any more questions feel free to email: tech@racerxfabrication.com

[Kosmos]

Originally Posted by racerx1715

The rod end stud should sit almost flush with the top of the knuckle, be sure that the pinch bolt engages into the stud and you should be good to go.

If you have any more questions feel free to email: tech@racerxfabrication.com

Like in this picture correct?

[Jeff@Racer X Fab]

Originally Posted by Kosmos

Attachment 105996
Like in this picture correct?

Yes.

[Kosmos]

Originally Posted by racerx1715

Yes.

Awesome! Then I am done. Thanks a bunch and I hope to get some more suspension from you guys soon!

[Kosmos]

Is there a install on the front lcas? The chromoly anodized 700$ ones lol

[xwd]

I finally got around to installing my rear UCAs (version 1) a few weeks ago when I put my coilovers back on. Easy install really. If you hammer a small wedge into the ball joint capture bolt area the ball joint goes in and out very easily. Only issue I had was the stock bolt stripped when loosening it on one side. So I had to make a run for another bolt with the same shank area.

The spot welds on the ABS bracket on mine were weak and I ended up snapping one of them off without much force at all. Had to be careful on the others.

We have a very good alignment shop here who had no issues with popping the ball joint out, but they were kind of surprised as it is the first time they have seen UCAs on a twin or Subaru for that matter, with the WRX/STI over the last few years using the same suspension. They still just charged me $99 for a custom alignment with me sitting in the car, great shop. Gran Turismo East in Atlanta. I was able to get right at -2 with them turned in once from the shipping length and the car dropped about an inch.

[philooo]

quick questions

with the Upper Control Arm, if I drop the car let's say 2 or 3 inches.

and I play with the UCA to adjust camber, to agressive track setting.

1/ Do I still need something to correct the TOE ?
2/ What would be the point to also have a Lower Control Arm then ?

[Jeff@Racer X Fab]

Originally Posted by philooo

quick questions

with the Upper Control Arm, if I drop the car let's say 2 or 3 inches.

and I play with the UCA to adjust camber, to agressive track setting.

1/ Do I still need something to correct the TOE ?
2/ What would be the point to also have a Lower Control Arm then ?

Depending on how aggressive you are with the camber you may still need to adjust toe. A few guys like to change their track width which would still require the lower control arms.

Hope that helps.

[LittleBlueGT]

Any updates on this?

How have they faired, do they make noise now two yrs later?
Had to replace a rod end yet?
How many miles, what conditions?

Thanks

[mkivsoopra]

Originally Posted by LittleBlueGT

Any updates on this?

How have they faired, do they make noise now two yrs later?
Had to replace a rod end yet?
How many miles, what conditions?

Thanks

I've had these since Sept 2013. It's been rock solid, no noises, no issues. 30+ track days and about 25k miles.