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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 02:59 AM
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control arm relocation brackets??do i need them if get bmr upper and lower adjustable control arms? and if you do run any these bmr products feel free to express your opinion and experiences

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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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car is lowered with eibach pro kit,car is a daily driver
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need no, would it be a good idea -YES

it help your traction


IMO you should also get a adj panhard bar to center your axles (if lowered it usually moves)
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Stkjock
need no, would it be a good idea -YES

it help your traction


IMO you should also get a adj panhard bar to center your axles (if lowered it usually moves)

i couldnt agree more. i just put bmr lcas on this past weekend without the reloc brackets and its fine but i'll be ordering them here soon. i also have the prokit. do you launch hard very much?
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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I am running the e- pros plus I have the BMR upper and lowers with the reloc. bracket. And adjustable panhard. I have had no problems and It does make a big difference..... Also not to hard to install.
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Good question,
I also was wondering

what is the actual function of the relocation brackets?
what are they intended for?
if you have ADJUSTABLE lower control arms do you need them?
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Originally Posted by 5SPD07GT
i couldnt agree more. i just put bmr lcas on this past weekend without the reloc brackets and its fine but i'll be ordering them here soon. i also have the prokit. do you launch hard very much?
at the track I do, leave at 4700-5000

Originally Posted by bullitt ben
Good question,
I also was wondering

what is the actual function of the relocation brackets?
what are they intended for?
if you have ADJUSTABLE lower control arms do you need them?
They adjust the instant center of the car. The allow the LCA to be angled properly for best traction.

if the car is lowered yes IMO you get a big benefit from them, even with adj LCAs.


Great write up....

http://www.cherod.com/mustang/HowTo/LCA%20_adj.htm
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bullitt ben
Good question,
I also was wondering

what is the actual function of the relocation brackets?
what are they intended for?
if you have ADJUSTABLE lower control arms do you need them?
The relocation brackets are only needed if your car is lowered and you do not have adjustable LCA's. LCA's need to remain parallel to the ground. When you lower the car, the LCA's will slope downward, giving you increased wheel hop. By adding relocation brackets, it lowers the wheel end of your LCA, making them parallel again. If you have adjustable lower control arms, you won't need relocation brackets. Also, most people will agree the best setup for a lowered car is non-adjustble LCA's with relocation bracket AND an adjustable UCA to adjust pinion angle.
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Stkjock
need no, would it be a good idea -YES

it help your traction


IMO you should also get a adj panhard bar to center your axles (if lowered it usually moves)
i have a J&M adj rod end panhard bar and the steeda brace

Originally Posted by 5SPD07GT
i couldnt agree more. i just put bmr lcas on this past weekend without the reloc brackets and its fine but i'll be ordering them here soon. i also have the prokit. do you launch hard very much?
yeah i go to the track every once in a while but, i want to get my 60 ft times lower i am at 1.8 right know
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