P500 5+2 vs 4+3 w/ 27s on p520

[The Green Goat]

If I added the forward arched A arms, would I have to add any other components? Or would it be throw the A arms on there and be done?
Do they cause any issues with any other parts long term?
Sorry if those are stupid questions, I'm very new to doing this kind of stuff.

I believe if you go with the SATV A-arms, those would be all you would need, except maybe new ball joints if you can't transfer your stock ones. I don't know of anyone who runs them but I've highly considered them because my tires rub badly. I'll probably end up adding them someday because of the damage the rubbing is causing (and the annoyance...).

 

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[Tall_Vol44]

I believe if you go with the SATV A-arms, those would be all you would need, except maybe new ball joints if you can't transfer your stock ones. I don't know of anyone who runs them but I've highly considered them because my tires rub badly. I'll probably end up adding them someday because of the damage the rubbing is causing (and the annoyance...).

Those A arms are on sale right now. In my case, the rubbing is significant with the guards on, which I would like to keep on. With the guards off, I'm pretty sure the frame will be a tire shredder.
I haven't seen a ton of feedback regarding them through the search function either though.
Biggest concern is unnecessary stress on other components with the forward offset. I'm my mind, that is a legitimate concern, but it might not be.

 

[trigger]

Those A arms are on sale right now. In my case, the rubbing is significant with the guards on, which I would like to keep on. With the guards off, I'm pretty sure the frame will be a tire shredder.
I haven't seen a ton of feedback regarding them through the search function either though.
Biggest concern is unnecessary stress on other components with the forward offset. I'm my mind, that is a legitimate concern, but it might not be.

Nah you're good. I've had OutKast A arms on mine for yrs and they're pushed out further than the SATV's. No extra wear on anything I've noticed and the longer wheel base gives you more stability. I actually think it climbs better but, who knows, maybe it's placebo... Like Goat mentioned though, I heard stories about getting the stock ball joints out so I just ordered new ones to press in, All Balls I believe. Be sure to get bushings too if they don't come with them. I think the SATV's also give you a camber adjustment?

 

[Tall_Vol44]

Nah you're good. I've had OutKast A arms on mine for yrs and they're pushed out further than the SATV's. No extra wear on anything I've noticed and the longer wheel base gives you more stability. I actually think it climbs better but, who knows, maybe it's placebo... Like Goat mentioned though, I heard stories about getting the stock ball joints out so I just ordered new ones to press in, All Balls I believe. Be sure to get bushings too if they don't come with them. I think the SATV's also give you a camber adjustment?

The SATVs do offer camber adjustment. I think they come with new bushings.
I'm debating the SATV Keller style ball joints vs their heavy duty... They can press them in for me if I get everything through them, but they are also pricey AF. Not sure if the juice is worth the squeeze with em vs getting all balls.

 

[The Green Goat]

The SATVs do offer camber adjustment. I think they come with new bushings.
I'm debating the SATV Keller style ball joints vs their heavy duty... They can press them in for me if I get everything through them, but they are also pricey AF. Not sure if the juice is worth the squeeze with em vs getting all balls.

Might do some googling on the Kellers. I vaguely seem to recall hearing about failures with them. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Tall_Vol44]

Ordered the a arms but could not justify the price tag for the SATV ball joints. Sounds like you have to adjust the Keller type relatively frequently and I don't want to play that game.
Guess I'm gonna order some all balls and rent a press tool from auto zone and do it myself.
Hopefully I don't destroy anything too bad pressing them in

 

[Mudwisel]

Ordered the a arms but could not justify the price tag for the SATV ball joints. Sounds like you have to adjust the Keller type relatively frequently and I don't want to play that game.
Guess I'm gonna order some all balls and rent a press tool from auto zone and do it myself.
Hopefully I don't destroy anything too bad pressing them in

You will be fine with the stock ball joints. As has been said you are not adding much stress at all with your set up

 

[trigger]

Ordered the a arms but could not justify the price tag for the SATV ball joints. Sounds like you have to adjust the Keller type relatively frequently and I don't want to play that game.
Guess I'm gonna order some all balls and rent a press tool from auto zone and do it myself.
Hopefully I don't destroy anything too bad pressing them in

Yeah there had to be a reason I went that route. Took mine to a local guy and had them pressed in though.