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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Default Weight Jacker Lower Control Arms?

are any of these control arms any good?

i want to use these with a set of eibach sport line 2 in drop springs, says i can lower it 1 in and raise it 2 in
so i can have a 3in drop, 2 in is not enough
and another reason is that i still want to be able to use slicks still.

http://www.granatellimotorsports.com...ay.php?gid=127

http://www.steeda.com/products/weightjackers.php
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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I have those Steeda lca's with the 3 piece bushings on both ends. They're good enough to get me a 1.58 60' on et street radials. I bought mine lightly used for $250. I don't think I would spend $400 on them though.
Old Nov 22, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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You sure 2" isn't enough?? You might be surprised how much that is once you actually see it on the car.
Old Nov 22, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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Please do NOT drop your ride 3"

This is WAY to far for any kind of practicality and will create lousy geometry, bottoming out with very poor ride and handling. I recommend you stick with a 1.75" drop MAX out back and run lower proile tires if you want your car closer to the ground.

What are the ULTIMATE goals for your ride?

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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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I won't say anything bad about GMS... since they are a sponsor. But I will say that I've owned GMS weightjackers in the past and without even clicking the Steeda link, I'd say go with Steeda. That's about the nicest way I can put it.
Old Nov 22, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Not to highjack the thread, but figured I would throw this out for the OP.

Are these things any good??

http://www.jegs.com/p/Lakewood/Lakew...51250/10002/-1

Dont think I've ever seen anyone on here running these.
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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^ The above Jegs arms are HORRID for the twisty, but have no idea about how they would be on the 1/4. I think you would destroy your torque boxes over time running as a DD. Looks like they are designed with built-in relocation brackets so the arms now clamp around the axle tube and no longer use the OEM locatios on axle. I am sure this is to improve ones launch via upward angle of LCA, but I think it is kinda funky. As far as weight jackers go in general, I am just not a fan of them.

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