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Old 03-16-2011, 04:06 PM
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Default Does it really matter if i put them on backwards?



I just noticed i have the left on the right,and the right on the left rpm arms.It seems to be ok,they fit fine.Just wanted your opinion.</p>
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:07 PM
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Default RE: Does it really matter if i put them on backwards?

it only matters if you want that extra bit of ground clearance and correct suspension geometry

will it work the way you have it, yes

will it work better the correct way, yes
Old 03-16-2011, 05:16 PM
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Default RE: Does it really matter if i put them on backwards?

You'll lose ground clearance, but I should be fine.
Old 03-16-2011, 07:14 PM
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Default RE: Does it really matter if i put them on backwards?

Why not just flip them around?
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Default RE: Does it really matter if i put them on backwards?

Tbh i would just turn them around shouldnt take 5mins to do, rpm do alot of r&d on the arms so they know the strengths and weak places on there products
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Default RE: Does it really matter if i put them on backwards?

I did change them today,i was in the middle of alot,i had to completely disasemble the tranny cause a piece of tooth of the input was chipped,got done cleaning all the debris out,then put it all back together,i put them on oposite.I was like,o man.So fresh start this morning i did it up right,took her out and had a blast.
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