ARC V4.1 DIY Kit Fitting Instructions

NOTE! ARCs built in our shop are assembled with a jig system. These instructions are for DIY use and provided care is taken satisfactory results will be obtained. Remove all existing trailing arm brackets Surface must be clean & all weld residue removed

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Measure 44mm from inside wall of tube & mark this point. NOTE  this position may be varied to suit offsets if desired.

Square off this mark with chalk line

Lay out brackets as shown.   Note old bushes are still in arm

Bolt brackets to arm with old bolts and center the slots.

Align brackets and check the slots are still centered & bolts tight.

Fit arm with brackets to crossmember. NOTE it may be necessary to tap the lower lip of the member with hammer to allow the brackets to sit inside the channel. Align the chalk line with the INSIDE of the bracket

Tack weld the brackets in position.

Fit Cap screw to adjuster bolt with washers on both. Fit camber adjuster plate as shown Adjuster bolt must be at the bottom of the bracket slot.

Cap screw must be level with top of camber adjuster plate. Cap screw is centered in the adjuster bolt slot.

Check that the assembly is aligned & tack weld camber adjuster plate in position. Be careful not to get weld splatter on bolts when tack welding Remove the bolts & weld all brackets to crossmember.

Fit adjuster bolt with washer to outside inner  bracket & center punch drill point. Punch should be inline with bracket slot & centered in the adjusting bolt.

Drill hole to suit toe adjuster threaded top hat insert.

Fit bush

Weld top hat bushes in position. Clean up weld splatter, tidy up all the factory dags sandblast & powder coat or paint.

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