i figured out a way to keep the upper arms where they are. there is a company that makes balljoint extensions but at 300usd a set forget that i have a new idea. it'll take a set of modified upper arms (under 150 for the both) and a small adapter bracket. i'll upload a pic in just a sec. but i gotta get this out before i forget. the upper arm will have the stock joint cut out and a threaded tube welded in. a bushing will then thread into the threaded tube and a small adapter bracket will then bolt onto the knuckle adapting the old balljoint mount into a new bushing mount the upper balljoint will no longer exist or limit travel and the bushing can be adjust for major changes in camber.

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ok there's one part i messed up on the bracket will need to be a little different for this to work but it can and will still work


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