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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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which lower control arms should i get

I got a eibach pro kit and i'm a daily driver.
I see different combinations of lca's all under 200 bucks.
Do I need adjustable lca's?
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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There's always a need for better than factory suspension parts. Stronger LCAs can eliminate wheel hop and improve cornering. If you have lowered your car then relocation brackets for LCAs can provide good improvement by making the LCAs level again.

I have the patent pending J&M arms with the polyurethane ball and socket articulating joint. These arms make for a more rigid component but allow enough twist to keep you from lifting a wheel during hard cornering. They're as quiet as factory too.
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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which one's street or race, Do I need adjustable control arms or no?
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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I've come to understand the purpose of adjustable control arms. One of them is to center the wheel, front to back in the wheel well. If you don't have that need then I would think you don't need adjustables. The race/street have one heim joint and the other is the articulating poly ball and socket. The metal heim will add rigidity but the trade off is some interior noise. The street only have polyurethane joints on both ends and transmit almost no noise from the axle into the car. The choice for me was the street only arms and for my purposes they are perfect.
Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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I Autocross, so I went with QA1 rod ended LCA's and they were worth it. They do increase the interior noise, but not that much. If your not racing the car, but just looking for a nice upgrade that will help, my vote is for a set of BMR boxed with the poly bushings .
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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No you don't need adjustable arms. Look into the J&M arms like 01Z recommended.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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For the normal activity the non-Adj LCAs are good, no thinking involved. But if you get to where you have alot of power and need to make sure the car is set up 'perfectly' and everything is lined up so the car reacts the way you want it to, then the adjustable ones are really nice. BUT you can get those things messed up if you dont take the time to set it all up right. Car will be all over the place if not done right.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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thats the answer i was looking for thanks
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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I bought Lakewood non-adj LCA and been doing fine for a daily driver...
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DonutMachine
thats the answer i was looking for thanks
If I can provide you with anything else please ask.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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thats the answer i was looking for thanks
After seeing a few replies I did have the feeling I was wasting my time.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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I bought Lakewood non-adj LCA and been doing fine for a daily driver...
you can get a set for under 100$, i had them on my last firebird and plan to get them again, if anyone needs a non-sponsor link just pm me....
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 05:11 AM
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I ran the Lakewoods for years, great LCA for a great price.
I now run Burkhart double adjustable LCAs and they came in real handy getting the 28 inch tires to fit.
For a street car I would also suggest the poly bushings. Much more livable on the street.
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Thanks for your support guys, I ended up ordering some J&M Street control arms.
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by n2ceptor
I bought Lakewood non-adj LCA and been doing fine for a daily driver...
Originally Posted by NemesisLT1
you can get a set for under 100$, i had them on my last firebird and plan to get them again, if anyone needs a non-sponsor link just pm me....
Originally Posted by revtime
I ran the Lakewoods for years, great LCA for a great price.
I now run Burkhart double adjustable LCAs and they came in real handy getting the 28 inch tires to fit.
For a street car I would also suggest the poly bushings. Much more livable on the street.
that is great to hear as i just purchased these for my project car



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