6 replies to this topic

[MiniMadAdy]

sorry to ask this it may sound a stupid question but what is the point of the front adjustable tie bars if the bottom arm there fitted to isnt adjustable i was wondering as im rebuildng my front end thanks

[sqweaka]

not a lot on a standerd car unless you have caster problems
you normaly need them in conjuction with adjustable bottom arms to get the best set up

they are normaly a bit more heavy duty as well though

[MiniMadAdy]

ahh so if i get the solid 1.5 bottom arms there be ok with them ??

[sqweaka]

if you put negative camber bottom arms on, the standerd tie bar will pull the hub forward a little by fitting the ajustable tie bar you can reset the hub to its correct or the position you want it set. you will also have to reset your tracking every time you ajust the position of the bottom arm or the tie bar lenth.
its not worth the hassel unless you are racing or have alinement problems

[The Matt]

The adjustable tie bars allow you to adjust your caster angle. You can adjust this and get it spot on with just the tie bars. Ultimately, it could be a few degrees out as it is, so you can fine tune it with them. But then why bother fine tuning your caster, if all it's going to do is knock your camber out?

[sqweaka]

its only worth it if you get the lot done caster/camber+ alinement of the rear end as well which means you'll need adjustable toe/camber brackets for the radious arms aswell

[MiniMadAdy]

i have got the rear 1.5 camber brackets for the radius arms already so if i want to put the 1.5 lower arms on the front would you bother with the adjustable the tie bars or not?

bearing in mind these are waiting to go on and i havent been driving it as it is lol

Edited by MiniMadAdy, 04 March 2007 - 08:20 PM.