OverBoosted28

Finally found a torque wrench and got her back on the ground. Obvious difference on symmetry alone. Cant wait to get it done and "feel" the improvement. :-)
Before:

OverBoosted28

After:

gonzilla

Wow. That is a big difference!

4X4SCHE

The biggest difference is the camera angle.......

gonzilla

I don't know. The way the tie rod mounts to the upright is pretty different too.

Bill Verburg

camera angle may ghave changed too, but look at the differences
stock arm is mounted on top of the upright and the bent arm further raises the outer end

also note the proximity of the arm end to the wheel in both pics

nine9six

Where's yours, Windy Dog?

OverBoosted28

I'm at about 101mm in the front so I can't be exact with my phone, but if you compare bottom of frame/pic with bottom of garage door, it's pretty close. Even if I don't feel a substantial difference (which I doubt) the placebo effect will kick in :-)

Bill Verburg

geometry is a game where mm matter a lot

Magdaddy

very cool shots, thanks for the "what to look for" points also Bill. Whatever bump steer you had because of ride height...should be gone now. I would definately love to go this route someday. IIRC, wasn't stupid money either.

Analog Theory

I did the RS upright/tie rod upgrade last year and absolutley love it.

nine9six

Despite the tough crowd, I can see the difference...

Did the new uprights install require a fresh alignment and corner balance? How are the handling manners?

OverBoosted28

Gonna have the front end aligned and check the rear, just to make sure my last alignment (Aug) is still good back there. Corner bal at some point but not i a hurry for that. Let ya know asap.

windydog

They are in a box. I still have lifters to replace too.
Will let you know when i install. Currently helping a friend build a monster FD.

gonzilla

FWIW, I was actually serious about there being a big difference.

It makes me wonder why these weren't standard on our cars in the first place. Would trying to use them with the standard US ride-height cause a bump-steer problem as well?