Suspension Brakes New GP control arms

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  1. fngolfer

    fngolfer Active Member

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    Anyone know if the rear lower control arms on the new GP are shorter than your average R56? I would think so since it is sits lower from the factory and I don't see much camber on them. May be interested in buying them instead of adjustable ones. Hmmmm.
     
  2. Metalman

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    Real OEM lists the same part numbers for the GP control arm, so they would be the same with no difference....

    However the GP Trailing Arms show a different part number, but that is probably due to the fact that the GP has a different wheel hub that doesn't fit on the non-GP.... There could be other differences as well...
     
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    fngolfer Active Member

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    So it probably won't bolt on to an R56.
     
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    If the hub is different I'm inclined to say no it won't bolt onto a normal R56.
     
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    Way Motor Works New Member

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    They are the same control arms as the stock R56.

    I put a set of Hsport Rear Camber links on to take some of the neg camber out and get the alignment dead on.
     

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