about upper lower control arms..
03-09-2006, 02:33 AM
#21
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RE: about upper lower control arms..
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By using either a protractor or a specially made gauge.
ORIGINAL: OnyxCobra
how do you know what the right pinion angle is? I also just read Do NOT use urethane bushings in the upper arms to improve the side to side motion of the axle and it will bind up the suspension, anyone heard of this?
ORIGINAL: 86HOGT
If you lower your car it may be a good idea to get adjustable uppers to set the right pinion angle...
If you lower your car it may be a good idea to get adjustable uppers to set the right pinion angle...
By using either a protractor or a specially made gauge.
and again: What do the aftermarket control arms do that the stock ones dont?
03-09-2006, 02:39 AM
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RE: about upper lower control arms..
guys, read thru maximum motor sports web site.
they explain much about what each part of the rear
4 link is supposed to do and why and why they
replace what they do.
they also talk aobut different types of bushings
for different locations.
Best info I've seen out there on really explaining
what the improved part is supposed to be up-grading
they explain much about what each part of the rear
4 link is supposed to do and why and why they
replace what they do.
they also talk aobut different types of bushings
for different locations.
Best info I've seen out there on really explaining
what the improved part is supposed to be up-grading
03-09-2006, 02:41 AM
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RE: about upper lower control arms..
ORIGINAL: OnyxCobra
that sounds like a pain in the ***...
and again: What do the aftermarket control arms do that the stock ones dont?
ORIGINAL: 86HOGT
By using either a protractor or a specially made gauge.
ORIGINAL: OnyxCobra
how do you know what the right pinion angle is? I also just read Do NOT use urethane bushings in the upper arms to improve the side to side motion of the axle and it will bind up the suspension, anyone heard of this?
ORIGINAL: 86HOGT
If you lower your car it may be a good idea to get adjustable uppers to set the right pinion angle...
If you lower your car it may be a good idea to get adjustable uppers to set the right pinion angle...
By using either a protractor or a specially made gauge.
and again: What do the aftermarket control arms do that the stock ones dont?
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/rlca.asp
03-09-2006, 02:43 AM
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RE: about upper lower control arms..
ORIGINAL: StrongStang50
if you eliminate the quad shocks what goes in there place? i just got aftermarket ones from summit and there to big to fit in there with my 18x10's with 275 rubber on them.. i guess i need to return them but what will go there nothing? i have upper and lower control arms and subframe connecters.. i want her to hook up good reel good too many awd turbo imports to kill around here!!!
if you eliminate the quad shocks what goes in there place? i just got aftermarket ones from summit and there to big to fit in there with my 18x10's with 275 rubber on them.. i guess i need to return them but what will go there nothing? i have upper and lower control arms and subframe connecters.. i want her to hook up good reel good too many awd turbo imports to kill around here!!!
get a Torque Arm, lower control arms and panhard bar from Max Motor
and you can throw away the upper control arms and quad shocks
03-09-2006, 04:40 AM
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RE: about upper lower control arms..
This may sound really Noobish but I have to ask.
What are quads? Those the rear shocks? Or that strut? Im getting my Upper and lower control arms in two weeks, Along with a clutch.
What are quads? Those the rear shocks? Or that strut? Im getting my Upper and lower control arms in two weeks, Along with a clutch.
03-09-2006, 11:27 AM
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RE: about upper lower control arms..
Your quad shocks are the smaller shocks on the rear axle...they help reduce wheel hop b/c the stock U/L control arms suck. If you get aftermarket U/L's you don't need the quads b/c the new control arms are strong enough to control wheel hop on their own.
UPR and JD's performance have sets of U/L's for $159-169 that are good quality, just not adjustable.
UPR and JD's performance have sets of U/L's for $159-169 that are good quality, just not adjustable.
03-09-2006, 12:02 PM
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RE: about upper lower control arms..
Maximum Motorsports are a VERY reputable company BUT they are VERY expensive. If you want the best product for your money under 1 billion dollars for a suspension go with D&D Motorsports.
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