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Rear lower control arms, Worth it?? Best brand?

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Old 12-18-2011, 10:19 AM
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Default Rear lower control arms, Worth it?? Best brand?

I hear sometimes that lower control arms are great for helping wheel spin but some people tell me its not worth it. Whats a better brand of control arms BBR, J&M, ect? Also, i always thought subframe connectors improved handling but some people keep telling me that if i tighten up my suspension too much the back end will slide out more? any suggestions?
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Old 12-18-2011, 10:55 AM
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Im looking at these
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2005-p...ling-arms.html
J&M

and then ill add the adjustable upper control arm
http://www.americanmuscle.com/adj-up...s-jnm2005.html
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but are they going to make a difference
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The 05 and up mustangs have really bad problems with wheel hop. I hear that the lower control arms will eliminate the wheel hop. If this is true then they are deff worth getting.
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I found a deal on LCA's & relocation brackets. They made a huge difference with putting the power to the ground. On a WOT pull before the mods, I could burn thru 1st, 2nd, and still break the tires loose in 3rd. After the mods, the best I can get is a chirp and a little fishtailing when hitting 2nd.
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LCA will transfer energy downward to keep the tires on the ground and help with forward momentum. We offer a Stop the Hop wheel pack that will help with the following:

Tame your Mustang's wheel hop
Better handling with more stable cornering
Great ride quality
Great value w/ ultimate performance
More Traction, which means lower 60fts!

http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-s...d-mustang.html

Regardless of whom you buy the LCA's from, they will give you an added benefit. It is just one piece in the goal of the ultimate suspension.

Give us a call if you just want to talk suspension and we can give you some more valuable information.

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thanks I was looking at the steeda ones too. I like that they're made from chromoly. well what about front control arms then? are they worth it
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Originally Posted by Hack Job
I found a deal on LCA's & relocation brackets. They made a huge difference with putting the power to the ground. On a WOT pull before the mods, I could burn thru 1st, 2nd, and still break the tires loose in 3rd. After the mods, the best I can get is a chirp and a little fishtailing when hitting 2nd.
The thing is too that after i tuned my car the tires can't handle the power at all haha i can't rip it with the traction control off without going totally sideways, besides needing wider wheels and tires i wanted to see what else I can do to improve traction and the lower control arms seemed like a good idea
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i also wanna get it ready this winter for the track this summer
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I am very happy with my J&M LCA and UCA. Got them on sale via AM.
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