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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Anyone have these or know if they are any good? Price seems pretty good, but I guess you get what you pay for sometimes.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...lar-Rear-Black
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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those are ok i'f your just wanting something that just a little better than stock, but they aren't adjustable so you can't adjust them to get the best traction.
I would suggest these http://www.summitracing.com/parts/UP...17-R/?rtype=10
they are more expensive but the end fittings aren't cheap.
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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dont waste your time.

http://www.teamzmotorsports.net/product_p/st-uca1.htm

lay the rubber to the road.
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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http://www.uprproducts.com/

UPR has adjustable lower control arms for only 180 bucks, I currently have them on my car. You have to adjust them off the car, but still nice to have once you figure out your drive-train angle. They are pretty decent quality too, I took my quad shocks off after I installed them and have pretty much zero binding.
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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BTW, I don't plan on going to the track or race so I'm not sure if spending $400 is such a good idea. I am getting 3:73's installed in a couple weeks and have read where I should probably get better control arms.
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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have fun with your stock, less then ideal, rear suspension geometry.

learn what it takes to make a car hook and that 400 dollars becomes worth every penny


plus they are made in america by a man with a plethora of experience first hand in the racing world.

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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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I put some on my stang. They are rather crudely made, no doubt in china. A lot of places are selling these same ones. I got mine from BlueOval Industries for $144.95 I actually wound up with two sets, as I also ordered a set from American Muscle by mistake. I opened both sets up, and picked the best pieces out of the two sets. Still had to do a bit of touch up welding on one lower arm. The "ring" that the spring sits over, has only three very small points (globs) of weld. The bushings are fine, and overall, they are better than stock. You will notice a difference. And, "YES" you get what you pay for. I'm not racing my car. Just take it out once in awhile, and get the old blood flowing, then back home and under cover, hopefully before the local gestapo catches up with me!
http://www.americanmuscle.com/rear-c...-kit-7998.html
http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=615
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