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    alloy vs alum?

    so i've been looking for ugrading a few parts on my merv, and i looked at rpm products. My question here is which is stronger alum or alloy parts? i would like to add one or the other on the merv just not in my suspension area to much. any ideas?

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    What kind of alloy?

    I would stick with RPM for arms.
    Whatever it is I just said... I could be wrong.

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    Most metal parts will be aluminum for the merv sometimes titanium. What are you looking for

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    im not sure what kind of alloy yet. i plan on rpm a arms in front and i found some true track rear a arms on one of the hobby sites but they were alum,

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    as of right now im just looking at lil non moving parts for alum or alloy. not really lookin for it on suspension

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    stick with rpm for rear too!

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    Would the nylon construction RPM arms be stronger than the stock ones

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    The rpm arms will flex where stock will break

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    I'm looking for a cheap alternative since my daughter just broke my front a arm

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    rpm arms are the best game in town you can get them about 13.00 shipped

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    Please define alloy as just about every aluminum part is made of an alloy.

    Do you mean aluminum/alloy vs plastic?

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    so i decided to buy the rpm arms front and rear along with the adjustable toe arms. whats the easiest and bet way to align the wheels?

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    Rpm sells a camber gauge but you can use a small level and tape measure. That's the inexpensive way wont be as accurate

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    is there a certian degree for the alignments? is there a website?

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    it's all in the manual stock settings camber front and rear negative 2 degrees toe in front neg 1 degree rear neg 1.5

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    ok thank ya

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