K-MAC Strut Adjuster/Adjustable Bushings Checklist

K-MAC - Leaders in Suspension Engineering Since 1964

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STRUT ADJUSTER KITS ADJUSTABLE BUSHINGS

BACKGROUND (STRUT ADJUSTER KITS)

1. VIRTUALLY ALL OTHER BRANDS use a "Slot system" as method of adjustment,
    this concept has been around for last 40 years.

2. BUT IT REQUIRES 4 SMALL BOLTS (or 8 if both Camber and Caster
    adjustment) these are time consuming to adjust.

3. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY these bolts also greatly restrict maximum range of
    adjustment as they need to be accessible . Therefore outer bolts must be within
  the diameter of the strut tower hole.

4. THIS RESTRICTION OF TRAVEL - can be up to a considerable 7/8"(22mm) less
    negative Camber adjustment. The extra travel of the patented K-MAC kits can
   allow all the difference to give you that sort after race winning edge.

VERSUS K-MAC (Unique Patented Designs)

                     A revolution in "STRUT" adjustment
                                                   . . .The Race Winning Edge !

1. ALL POSITIONAL - Window / Aperture (a whole new patented concept).

2. 30 SECONDS to change settings - time taken to loosen the 3 top of strut mount
    nuts This allows for both Camber and separate Caster adjustment.

3. FULL MAXIMUM adjustment can be obtained as there is no hold down bolts that
    need to be accessible I.E travel is only restricted by the strut shaft as outer side of
    bearing can pass under perimeter of strut tower hole - can be up to a considerable
    7/8" (22mm) extra travel (only restriction if there happens  to be one of the three
    stud mount bolts in this precise direction - K-MAC design then has the advantage
    of allowing extra offset front or rear of this stud).

4. FOR "SERIOUS RACERS" it is common to trim / modify the K-MAC main body's to
   achieve even further adjustment and / or the addition of smaller diameter Coil-over
   kits.

5. THE K-MAC patented designs also incorporate a lever / ratchet system whereby
    the adjustment can be carried out accurately (under load) at track side. No need
    to jack vehicle or (as often is the situation with other brands) the major time
    consuming task of having to remove entire struts each time from vehicle!

6. KITS INCORPORATE graduations to record these Street and Track settings
    (check Toe settings at the same time and record also if found necessary).

7. SPEED OF INSTALLATION - Bolt-in / No modifications. K-MAC design expertise
   means there are no modifications required with any K-MAC kits whatsoever.
    Unlike many other brands requiring cutting and removing the top of the actual strut
    tower and/or drilling along with necessity of removing entire strut each time to change
    settings.

STRENGTH OF K-MAC KITS

STAGE 1 (STREET) - Made from steel. Twice thickness of most O.E. mounts.

STAGE 2 (STREET/RACE) and STAGE 3 (FULL RACE)
Hi-strength Alloy 10mm thick (3 times most factory O.E. mounts).
Fully proven over 10 years of extreme Race/Rally usage.

THE 3 MOUNTING stud nuts (at 25ft /lbs torque only) withstand 1,200 lbs of
side load (strut tower crumpling before slippage of mounts).

STAGE 2 features heavy duty (PTFE lined) pillow ball centers suspended in
urethane. This cushions the pillow ball without noticeable detriment to road
feel / steering response - yet greatly extends wear life for daily commuter use.

STAGE 3 similar features to Stage 2 but no urethane / flex.

STAGE 2 and 3 are virtually life time usage as centers are replaceable.

ALL K-MAC strut kits are internally supported on suspension droop.

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ADJUSTABLE BUSHINGS THE K-MAC PATENTED CONCEPT IS A REVOLUTION IN DESIGN. It's the result of 46 years in bush technology.
Majority of makes including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Opel, VW, etc. THESE BUSHINGS ARE DESIGNED TO SIMPLY REPLACE and overcome the premature failure of existing OEM suspension bushings and / or allow Camber / Caster / Toe adjustment facilities for the first time. All kits come with bush extraction tools to simplify installation. 1. EASE OF ADJUSTMENT (adjustable bushes) - A Patented 'D' shape or splined bolt interlocks with a hardened steel center bush which is inside a urethane bush. It require no special tools to adjust. Rotating the head of the bolt provides precise adjustment accurately under load. 2. ABOVE K-MAC DESIGN INCORPORATES (OEM replacement or adjustable bushes): i) All directional/2-axis design urethane bush centers that allow oscillation and self-alignment in all directions of travel. This eliminates distortion and at the same time provides tauter response, reduces vagueness, wheel tramping, shudder when braking or accelerating (common complaints with OEM rubber bushings, which have air holes/voids to provide the oscillation, but at the same time cause their premature and expensive replacement). OR ii) Other applications - K-MAC urethane (adjustable) bushes incorporate nickel-chromed hardened steel centers with spiral grease grooves. These allow virtual lifetime noiseless trouble-free usage.

Leaders in bush design technology since 1964

(with K-MAC you fix it right the 1st. time!)

NOT AN IMPORT (47 Years Solely in Suspension Improvements)

K-MAC "IN-HOUSE" MANUFACTURE allows total control over quality and rapid/ongoing design input.

UNLIKE MAJORITY COMPANIES that do not have this control or input -just import
/source solely for cheapest price and simply re-label.

OBVIOUS ADVANTAGES THEREFORE WITH GENUINE K-MAC is knowing we are
constantly setting new industry standards with design updates and also feedback from
you the Race enthusiast.

20 International Patents and Patents Pend.