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Old 04-25-02, 02:35 AM
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M2 Trailing Arms Install

Hey guys, I just received a new set of M2 trailing arms for my FD today, but there were no directions included. I suppose I could just figure it out once I get under the car, but can somebody tell me at least what side each arm goes on? I have an "1165" and an "1165P" stamped on them, so I'm thinking that the P is for passenger side?

Any install tips would be very helpful. Thanks!

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Old 04-26-02, 12:57 AM
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Anybody?
Old 04-26-02, 01:25 AM
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I put the "P" stamped arms & links on the Passenger side. I never did get around to calling M2 to confirm.

I had a bad experience with the M2 toe links. Both of mine were missing the in/bd bushings. After I called to complain, they misunderstood & only sent one side. Took another week to straighten it out

Your lucky you live in SFO. You can just drive over & pick them up.

M2 can recommended competition alignment #'s.
After I installed the toe links & trailing arms I had my car aligned, IM happy with the results
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Very easy, 2 bolts. Undo the lower control arm bolt first.
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Thanks for the info guys! Do I do all this with the rear end on jackstands?

Also which way does the offset bushings face?
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Yes do it with the rear end up on jacks. The shorter side goes toward teh inside of the car while the longer goes toward teh outside.
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Perfect. That's what I thought since M2 was saying how they provided more clearance for bigger rims, implying that the arms should be offset towards the center of the car.
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You will need to jack the car up but you can let the wheels hang.
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