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Old May 27, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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I've read before, that if you install aftermarketupper/lower control arms, you don't need your quad shocks anymore. Is this true? Does it hurt if I leave them on there?
Old May 27, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Take them off.
Old May 27, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Now is that true in both drag racing and road racing?
Old May 27, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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I'm pretty sure you still need your quad shocks. The only instance I've heard of that eliminated the quad shock is switching your UCAs out for a panhard bar. I could be wrong though
Old May 28, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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You can take them off!
Old May 28, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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with new control arms you can take out the quad shocks like mitch and jp said.
Old May 28, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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Should you leave it without aftermarket control arms? And what if you only get lowers, do you still take them out?
Old May 28, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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what is the benefit of taking them off? or on with ca's?
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