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Feb 18, 2008 | 04:56 PM

jeffdavis411

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rear control arms

How much will new upper and lower rear control arms help my 1/4. I was looking at aset of non adjustable uprs chrome molly. Also what makes them so much better then stock?

Thanks

Feb 18, 2008 | 10:07 PM

1991LX5.0

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well how much it will help your 1/4 depends on how much of a traction/wheel hopproblem your having. The aftermarket control arms are much stronger than stock so they wont flex and the bushings are much better

Feb 18, 2008 | 10:21 PM

ak47dennis

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I noticed more of an improvement in the handling, steering response was much improved.
With 315 rear tires I had 3/8 at best between my tires and tail pipes, with the stock control arms the rear would float left & right and occasionally rub. With the new tubular upper/lowers the rear is rock solid left/right.

Feb 18, 2008 | 11:03 PM

Black_GT_02

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RE: rear control arms

IMO invest in some nice tires. You can do all you want to a car but what really going to matter is putting the power to the pavement.

Feb 19, 2008 | 12:20 AM

timeformiller44

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RE: rear control arms

hey u from NY....every go to NYRIP....1/4 leicster?? however u spell it??

Feb 19, 2008 | 05:33 PM

jeffdavis411

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yeah i went a few times last year I have nitto 555rs and i dont have a wheel hop problem i have a spinning issue though and i just got a wet setup so im looking to launch better

Feb 19, 2008 | 08:17 PM

jeffdavis411

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i was also going to get adjustable shocks if i get the control arms. the nittos are 275 45 17s and i have not ran them yet i just got them this winter.