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Old 06-30-2009, 08:36 AM
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Default MM Full Length Fubframs.. Powdercoated or steel??

Its a 30dollar difference between the Steel or the Black Powdercoated version... Is the Powdercoated version just for looks? or does it protect against Rust better than Steel?


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Old 06-30-2009, 10:03 AM
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if it were me id get the powdercoated version. i had the steel full length s/f but had to paint em to keep from getting rusted. if they arent painted they will rust within a month
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I recommend you just paint them as the PC will need to be ground off to make the welds anyway, so just paint them when done.

As for rear suspension work in future, please check back in here before you purchase LCA's/UCA's. Depending on your driving needs, some are WAY better than others.

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Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat
I recommend you just paint them as the PC will need to be ground off to make the welds anyway, so just paint them when done.

As for rear suspension work in future, please check back in here before you purchase LCA's/UCA's. Depending on your driving needs, some are WAY better than others.

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Soo Far im leaning Toward the Steel. then I can just paint them once they are on..... (whats the best type of paint to Paint them with? Primer Then Gloss Black, But what Brand??)

And I will Contact you on the Rear Jazzer.. (I think before u recommended the UPR Upper/Lowercontrol Arms with the Spherical Bushings in them...


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Old 06-30-2009, 10:57 AM
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I would use a rust-o-leum exterior rust preventative type paint.
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I'm using the spray on rubberized coating stuff since the rest of the undercarriage is done in it, it'll blend in nicely.
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Originally Posted by sxynerd
I'm using the spray on rubberized coating stuff since the rest of the undercarriage is done in it, it'll blend in nicely.

Good call!
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Originally Posted by sxynerd
I'm using the spray on rubberized coating stuff since the rest of the undercarriage is done in it, it'll blend in nicely.
Where/What is that kinda stuff called??

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I just spent the extra 30 to get the powder coated ones. I love em and had a local shop tig weld them in.
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Originally Posted by Mustang3GT07
I just spent the extra 30 to get the powder coated ones. I love em and had a local shop tig weld them in.

Did he paint over the area he welded? If not did it rust?
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