What the thread found

• The socket block on a 3A arm male side requires side-to-side trim adjustment via two rod end bearings when switching to right-side operation
• Rod end bearing adjustment is performed using a quarter-inch Allen key, typically with the top bearing extended one and a half to two turns and the bottom bearing nearly fully retracted for front-mounted vests
• Back-mounted vests require different rod end positioning with both bearings nearly fully retracted
• Rod end adjustment is individual and varies by user rather than having a universal setting
• The adjustment procedure must be repeated each time the arm is swapped between left and right side operation

Depends on

• The specific settings provided are for front-mounted vests only
• Settings may vary depending on individual setup and rig configuration
• These adjustments were learned in a workshop context but individual practice may reveal different optimal positions

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