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FC3S Subframe clearance with PBM HELP!!

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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 01:58 AM
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FC3S Subframe clearance with PBM HELP!!

Hey guys i have a few questions about PBM solid bushings. First i noticed the trailing arm camber link is touching the chassis when the subframe is torqued to the car. Do i hit it out or is it due to improper install (diff risers from the bottom up and subframe risers with socket facing up and ball down). Second question, since i did not order the adjustable links the subframe camber link will not fit can i go without it? what could happen if not installed? Final question what do i do with the ebrake cables will they be fine or do i need to relocate them? thanks guys!! sorry for posting the last thread in the wrong spot FIY how to delete a thread?
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 10:26 AM
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they have a note on the trailing links description about clearancing may be required with their solid bushings.
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 03:40 PM
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You're gonna need to do some cutting or hammering.

also yes you do need the camber link. Get an adjustable one now or you'll end up with a extreme amount of rear camber
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 12:16 AM
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yea i "massaged" the body a bit so it clears now!! Your saying that the subframe camber link changes the camber of the wheels? i thought it changes the camber of the diff so the driveshaft doesn't have angle? and i had thought the camber links for the trailing arms change the rear camber at the wheels?
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 12:22 AM
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Question Im Confused haha

Originally Posted by teeson
You're gonna need to do some cutting or hammering.

also yes you do need the camber link. Get an adjustable one now or you'll end up with a extreme amount of rear camber
i had thought the trailing arm camber links change the rear tire camber? https://store.partsshopmax.com/shop/FC/MultilinkAngle/FCTACL.html
When you lower the FC, it creates way too much rear wheel negative camber. These revised length links (48mm) reduce the severity of that negative camber to increase traction and even out tire wear. Unlike a similar product from other brands (that costs $400/pair) we dont use different lengths for each side. They do that because the single sub frame camber arm in the FC is off center causing different camber on the left and right side due to the leverage against the OEM rubber subframe bushings. However when you use the much more precise MAX solid pivoting subframe risers, the camber result will always be equal on both sides, and therefore our TACL pair is equal length. Plated and clear coated Steel with PTFE lined spherical bearings.

and i thought the subframe camber link changes subframe angle?
~ Mounts vertically near differential ~ Adjustable length will tilt rear subframe to change camber setting. ~ Only one arm is required per car ~ Steel rod Copper plated and Clear coated ~ Steel bearing side spacers with Gold Finish ~ CrMo Teflon lined rod ends ** If using with solid subframe and diff mounts, you must loosen subframe and diff before adjusting arm length to allow subframe to tilt. Then re-tighten subframe and diff after camber is set.
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