how much to shortern tie rod

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  1. 1an

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    Im in need of a definative answer on how much to shortern my tie rods when fitting e46 lower arms, ive got e36 outers and e92 inners, ive tried to search but isnt throwing an exact answer
     
    #1 1an, Apr 30, 2015
  2. neoxmario

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    depends on how much you are modifying/chopping your hubs
     
    #2 neoxmario, Apr 30, 2015
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    Am runninh standard hubs fot time being untill am able to grt mine modified
     
    #3 1an, Apr 30, 2015
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    Fit them and measure.
     
    #4 Andy318ti, May 1, 2015
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    Most likely you wont have to shorten them at all with the standard hubs
     
    #5 neoxmario, May 2, 2015
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    Why do you need to use e92 inners?
    Why can't you cut and shorten e36 one ?
     
    #6 pecs, May 2, 2015
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    e92 inners are longer bro.
     
    #7 FAbity6032, May 2, 2015
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  8. neoxmario

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    cause you are using e46 wishbones most likely you wont need to shorten them at all
     
    #8 neoxmario, May 2, 2015
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