Adjustable Control Arms with Coilovers?

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robertrio
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Car: 1991 300ZX NA

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Do I need to install adjustable control arms if I instal the Tein Flex Z coilovers? I just replaced my front upper control arms with OEM replacements. I know it would be better to do o, but is it necessary and what would be the pitfalls?


itsa300zx
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Car: 1990 300zx NA W/TT swap
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You just asked this question a month ago....

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Pitfalls would be a slight inner tire wear from neg camber. I know a local Z32 with that set up and he said it drove fine, although one of his tires had an odd wear after few months. (he did not get and alignment done aftre the coil over swap).

Go get an alignment, that will tell you just about everything you need to know about your suspension geometry.
What are you after? just looks? tire longevity? max handling? Oem specs? or custom?

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brian300zx
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A lot of factors come into play.. what size are your wheels? How low do you plan on going? Are your fenders rolled? If you want a short answer. Yes.


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