Question about part I need...

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ytownxj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Yorktown, VA

• Mar 19, 2012

• #1

So when installing my ca drop, I broke what I think is called an alignment shim... looks like this

I can't seem to find how to purchase a new one anywhere online by that name, what is it really called and where can I buy a new one? Thanks everybody for the help! Just for reference it came from here:

Thanks!

 

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Otter

NAXJA Forum User

Location

SoCal

• Mar 19, 2012

• #2

i've heard them called "alignment shoes" and "adjustment shoes" but i don't have a part #. mayhaps pop the broken bolt head out and replace via ace hardware?

 

Tim_MN

Freakish Hand Strength

NAXJA Member

Location

Minneapolis, MN

• Mar 19, 2012

• #3

Dealership or junkyard. Part Number 52000532

Just grind the threads off the stud, knock it out, and replace it with a bolt.

 

Last edited: Mar 19, 2012

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ytownxj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Yorktown, VA

• Mar 19, 2012

• #4

Thanks for the help! Replacing it with a bolt is just what I'll do

 

Johnnie Walker

Piece of Fish!

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Location

WA state

• Mar 19, 2012

• #5

If you are/will be using adjustable control arms, dont worry about it.

 

Tim_MN

Freakish Hand Strength

NAXJA Member

Location

Minneapolis, MN

• Mar 19, 2012

• #6

Johnnie Walker said:

If you are/will be using adjustable control arms, don't worry about it.

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Please explain further.

The stock body side control arm brackets are slotted as are many aftermarket control arm drop brackets like RE and RC.

The OP probably won't need any shims behind that bracket (like stock) with adjustable control arms, but he will likely need to use the pictured bracket.