Is it required to buy relocation brackets when you replace lower control arms? I notice people buying relocation bracket kits when they buy new control arms.

 

Not necessary at all. But, if your car is lowered, or if you are putting down some reasonably serious rear wheel HP, the relocation brackets can improve traction by reducing wheel hop.

 

So you can't just replace the old bracket? I guess what I'm askings is why do you have to buy relocating brackets rather than buying the same type factory brackets but stronger? What's the purpose of relocating? Do you relocate where they are mounted on the vehicle or is that just what the bracket are called?

 

Man you got that car looking good. I will be there soon. Right now my best ET was 12.66 because I do not have slicks yet. But I will get better.

 

you are mixed up....

aftermarket lower control arms bolt into the same exact brackets that the stock ones do...nothing new needed.

relocation brackets are extensions on the existing brackets, basically lower, allowing a more optimum angle for the mounting of the rear of the LCA. this better angle gives the LCA more ability to control axle rotation/twist under launch conditions.

it is more important when lowered because at stock height the angle works fine, but when lowered the angle is significantly out of alignment to prevent wheelhop. so the brackets return the angle to original or slightly better than original position.

does that make sense?

 

Yes, teke knows his stuff. You couldn't replace old brackets anyways unless you wanted to do some welding.

 

I have heard relo brackets help at stock ride height too, is this true?

 

Yes... the more power you are making, the more you need the brackets.... stock ride height included.

 

What relocation brackets do is increase the angle of the lower control arms. The stock angle is about 180 degs. On a lowered car using the relocation brackets helps return the LCAs angle from a positive angle (which reduces anti-squat hence takes away traction) back to a flat or slightly negative position. On a stock ride height car you can set the LCA's angle to a very negative angle which increases your anti-squat and gives you much more traction on acceleration. You don't have to have them, but they are one of quickest ways you can increase your acceleration traction. Which if you’re making more then stock rwhp you well see some benefit from installing them. Of course adding an aftermarket torque arm will the just add to the amount of traction you have. Like said earlier the more power you are making the more necessary relocation brackets and other suspension mods are.

 

BMR makes bolt-on brackets. They work fine, but when you get a chance, a nice spot-weld on them will make them a bit more solid.

 

The relocation brackets go onto the old brackets don't they? I was saying if he wants to put new factory brackets on he would need to do some work.

 

Correct aftermarket relocation brackets mount to the stock brackets some by bolting on, some by welding, and others use both. And yes it would be a lot of work to replace the factory brackets. First grinding them off with out damaging the axle tube and then smoothing every thing out and welding new ones in place.

 

You understood what I meant

 

Yes, Thanks. I never did this before and now I understand the importance of relocation brackets.

So to sum things up if I have more WRHP than stock it is recommended to get a pair of Relo brackets w/ my corntol arms. My car has not been lowered but I do make more wrhp than factory, so I will invest in a pair.

Thanks,