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Does anyone have a "how-to" or pictures of a KMAC bushing install?

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Old 10-12-2006, 11:32 AM
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Default Does anyone have a "how-to" or pictures of a KMAC bushing install?

Or is it pretty self explanatory? I STFA and didn't really find any install pictures or walk-through. Just ordered a set yesterday. I had the original KMACs installed by the shop that installed my suspension, so this will be my first shot at it on my own. Any tricks to it or anything I need to know that isn't obvious?
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Default Try here

<a href="http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/kmac_suspension_install/install_pics/">click</a>
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Default Start at pic 46 here...

<ul><li><a href="http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/brakes_and_suspension/coilover_suspension/rear_spring_and/">http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/brakes_and_suspension/coilover_suspension/rear_spring_and/</a</li></ul>
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Default after they are installed do you just tell the alignment shop that...

you have them installed and that is how you to get rid of some of the negative camber?
has anyone had a problem with the shop not wanting to mess with something that was aftermarket like that?

sorry if this is a bit of a hijack but figured it would fit in with your question.
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Default Thanks... Can the KMACs be installed without completely removing the control arm from the car?

i.e. leave it connected at the other end? Or would this make it more difficult?
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Hmmm... Kinda looks like a PITA.
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Default Yes they allow you to adjust camber in the rear.

I talked to my shop last weekend, told them I was going to put in the KMACs myself and then bring it to them for the proper alignment/adjustment. They were fine with that.

I would imagine most dealers would have a problem installing an aftermarket part such as this.
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I don't think it is too bad - at least they give you the needed tool...
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Default Most suspensions use eccentric adjusters...>>

Nothing new in the alignment world..
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