Ball joint flip question?

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  1. 5psi

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    Ok guys, I flip my ball joints for a little extra 1". My question is that can you flip the upper ball joint too? I mean locate it on the top instead of under the uca. Or, doing that is considered a part of the "bj Flip"?:shrug:
     
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    yeah you can, although it shouldn't matter as the upper contorl arm doesn't control the height. i think at most it will give it a little (and i mean little) positive camber to keep the upper stock.
     
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    I accidentally only did the top.. which was a mistake lol, ended up doing the bottoms also. I'd just go the extra foot to do the top

    I have all spindle mounts flipped. No problem since... driving over one curb later.... no problem yet haha.
     
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    thanks guys.:)
     
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    Just saw your question, but its ok to flip both bottom & top ball joints. I think most people only do the top or bottom, but I did both & it works without any problems.
     

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