I have been thinking about adding a set of LCA's as my next mod and I know I will do it eventually if not now. I have been looking at the regular tubular BMR LCA's or the X-treme Duty LCA's. What would be the advantage of getting the Xtreme LCa's? Or should I just stick with the regular Tubular ones. I race the car alot as many of you do so I am always seeking out any advantage I can find.

Thanks for you input and if any more info is needed just let me know.

 

the extremes have grease fittings, and the others dont, ant they are boxed chromolly, which is much stronger and lighter. in reality though, any upgrade from factory will be much greater than the stamped steel. when i can spare a few hundred bucks im getting the aluminum lca's with tie rod ends from the guy on ebay. tie rod ends prevent binding and are lighter. just as strong, but like 50% lighter.

id really think about the spohn lca's, ive heard nothing but good from them

 

LG Motorsports has some new aluminum LCA's that only way 1.5lbls each. They are not listed on their site, so you would have to call or e-mail for a price. I don't have these, but a couple of buddies do and they are top notch stuff.

 

My regular BMRs have grease fittings.

 

So which one would you guys get? Are there any advantages in having the adjustability of the xtremes over the regular LCA's?

 

the spohn lca's are of great quality and are a lot cheaper than bmr. i believe the boxed are square and the tubular are round. the boxed are a little heavier from what i hear. i would go with tubular. the adjustable ones really don't have a purpose unless you lower your car. chromolly is lighter and stronger. i would say the regular tubular would be just fine unless you lower the car then go with adjustable.

 

The tubular units from Spohn look like fine pieces. The adjustment on those is to change the pinion angle. This does do something. It helps to change the instant center of the axle much the same way the LCA relocation brackets do. This allows the right rear wheel to be planted better. These are priced at $145.00 per pair.

If you want good non-adjustable ones get the Lakewood bars. They are just as good as any other non-adjustable out there and you save some money at $87.00 per pair. While your at it, get there adjustable panhard rod too and dont forget to use lots of silicon grease.

Might as well get relocation brackets while your at it. Spohn seems to have eveyone beat with this. They are $65 a pair and weld in.

 

Will they allow you to change your pinion angle? I thought they only allowed you to lengthen your wheelbase.

 

Thanks alot guys I will check out the pieces from Spohn also, I have seen a set on someones car on the internet and they look like very nice peices. I have also been looking at relocation brackets so I will probably get them at the same time also.

Did any of you guys notice an improvement in your 60' times with the improved LCA's and relocation brackets?

 

to see a noticeable difference in your 60' times you will need all three major rear suspension components. you will need phr, lca, and torque arm controller. but yes, you will see a difference in your 60' time with just lca's. if you decide to get all three, id suggest getting all the same brand, and all adjustable unless you leave the car stock height. and when you put them on, get a professional to adjust them for the right angle for street use. that will make a major difference.

 

I don't think a panhard bar will help the straightline traction.. but I hear the LCA's and relocation brackets make a big difference.

I've got the spohn relocation brackets sitting on my desk here but I'm waiting on some LCA's. Does anyone know if the adj. LCA's are worth it? I thought they only allowed you to adjust the placement of the wheel in the wheel well (by moving the axle obviously). I don't see how they could have an effect on the angle.. can someone clarify this for me.

Also, what ends would be good? Spohn has a poly/rod ends that's supposed to be the best of both worlds.. or would poly/poly ends be best for a street car that sees the strip on occassion?

 

I was browsing through one of the mags and I found this at the bottom of the page on the left they have some adj. LCA's. I have no idea about price, I guess I'll give them a call. I guess the adj. kind really do allow you to adjust the angle... I dunno how important this is... does anyone think the adj. will make a big difference on a mostly stock car?

I may just order some lakewood arms.. or maybe bmr and be done with it.