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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 07:16 AM
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lower control arms

do i need boxed or tubular?
just wanna inprove my 60 ft.
what brand to get? do i need relocation brackets?
thanks
-Jason
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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Re: lower control arms

Boxed or tubular is a great improvement over stock...I don't think you need relocation brackets unless you have lowered your car.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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Re: lower control arms

some people say relocation brackets work wonders some people say they didnt notice.. same thing with subframe connectors tho.. Im getting them just because i think they will help. Meangreenz or something got them and said they were a huge improvement but that was with the lower control arms at the same time.
i think your in the wrong section tho..
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Re: lower control arms

i boxed my stock ones in, it cost about $1.50 for the flat stock.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Re: lower control arms

Relocation brackets are not only for lowered cars. On a stock height car, bolting the LCA in the bottom hole will move the center of gravity closer to the back of the car making your tires plant harder.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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Re: lower control arms

Either boxed or tubular will be fine. There are alot of brands to choose from, all of which make good quality components ie: Spohn, BMR, UMI Permformance, ect.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Re: lower control arms

Please post in the correct forum.... LCA's don't belong in "LT1/LT4 Engine Tech". Moving to "Suspension......."
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Re: lower control arms

You also want to decide what mounts you want on your LCAs. Poly mounts are fine for straight line vehicles but can cause the suspension to bind in corners if you like to carve canyons. Sperical joints on both ends are best for handling but can add a lot of noise to the car. I went with poly/sperical combo myself.
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