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Old 09-11-2009, 09:29 PM
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bought a set of tubular U/L control arms off 50resto a while ago (the cheap ones).

finally installed them this past weekend and there is little to no traction improvement.

car still wheel hops like crazy and rides like crap.

would not recommend them to anyone.
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Old 09-11-2009, 10:12 PM
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Could be the pinion angle. The LCAs just eliminate some of the flex.
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Old 09-11-2009, 10:14 PM
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that blows man...

I'm still running stockers...
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Old 09-12-2009, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by socalwrench
Could be the pinion angle. The LCAs just eliminate some of the flex.
+1 .. I have those and I felt improvement
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Old 09-12-2009, 08:02 AM
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you need to tune a suspension, = check pinion angle, check the rear shocks you are using?? ie..stock?? ect ect....
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Old 09-12-2009, 11:21 AM
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did you remove the quads? you could always put them back on if you did. that may help.
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Old 09-12-2009, 11:28 AM
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i'm running modified stockers on mine with Nitto drag radials, no wheel hop whatsoever. Car grabs when I want, car lights 'em up when i want.
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