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Old 12-22-2008, 11:20 AM
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Default they're for steel uprights.
There was a misunderstanding with my order so I'll be sending these arms back. I'll take pics of the arms for aluminum uprights when I get them.
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Old 12-22-2008, 11:27 AM
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The length of the ball stud is the only difference.
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Old 12-22-2008, 12:32 PM
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Then I bet I have the same issue with the order. Great.
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Old 12-22-2008, 02:48 PM
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Default Nice buy! I was looking at the same kit but ended up getting the fixed uppers.
If I wasn't also purchasing a full TB kit, valve/cam seals, coolant tank, aux water pump, oil/coolant exchanger and eventually tires... I would have probably pulled the trigger on those. Be sure to let us know how you like them.

BTW, did Rich ever help you out with the caliper carriers?

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Default Arms....
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Default Slight grind job (still not fitting)
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Old 12-23-2008, 11:42 AM
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Default Wrong arms
Here's a picture of the difference. Note the diameter of the ball joint stud.

<img src="http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/s4uprights.jpg">
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