LCA fittament issues?
09-11-2006, 09:11 PM
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LCA fittament issues?
I noticed BMR changed the offset in thier LCAs for a better fit. Has anyone had any problems with their LCAs being a pain to fit. I'm ordering mine next week and my top picks right now are:
Steeda's chromoly tubular adjustable LCAs(Not the aluminium billet ones)
BMR
Spohn
All the above will be models with prothane bushings or whatever will be suitable for primarily street use. Thanks for any feedback.
Steeda's chromoly tubular adjustable LCAs(Not the aluminium billet ones)
BMR
Spohn
All the above will be models with prothane bushings or whatever will be suitable for primarily street use. Thanks for any feedback.
09-12-2006, 12:44 AM
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RE: LCA fittament issues?
No trouble fitting mine, went on real easy. They transferred gear /bearing noise into the cabin though, so I changed them for Steedas(billett). I still hear the noise but it's about 50% less and now only occurs from 50-60 mph. I still have my BMR's, if interested PM me.
09-12-2006, 02:03 AM
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RE: LCA fittament issues?
I have installed a few sets and haven't had any trouble with them.
I'm running the BMR Poly-spherical combo type. I've helped others install those and the poly-poly kind. We've never had an issue--they bolt right in.
The noise/performance is a tradeoff. The quieter the LCA, the softer the bushing--and the more flex it will have. Harder bushings = less flex = more grip. Unfortunatley, harder bushings also mean more noise.
I'm running the BMR Poly-spherical combo type. I've helped others install those and the poly-poly kind. We've never had an issue--they bolt right in.
The noise/performance is a tradeoff. The quieter the LCA, the softer the bushing--and the more flex it will have. Harder bushings = less flex = more grip. Unfortunatley, harder bushings also mean more noise.
09-13-2006, 01:38 AM
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RE: LCA fittament issues?
my steeda tubulars are starting to make more noise.
do any of you guys feel a vibration from the rear when making a slow sharp turn, parking spots, driveways?
its starting to get worse, i may try the bmr.
do any of you guys feel a vibration from the rear when making a slow sharp turn, parking spots, driveways?
its starting to get worse, i may try the bmr.
09-13-2006, 01:43 AM
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RE: LCA fittament issues?
ORIGINAL: ren274u
my steeda tubulars are starting to make more noise.
do any of you guys feel a vibration from the rear when making a slow sharp turn, parking spots, driveways?
its starting to get worse, i may try the bmr.
my steeda tubulars are starting to make more noise.
do any of you guys feel a vibration from the rear when making a slow sharp turn, parking spots, driveways?
its starting to get worse, i may try the bmr.
09-13-2006, 10:47 AM
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RE: LCA fittament issues?
ORIGINAL: randy78045
Did you remove your rear anti-sway bar?
ORIGINAL: ren274u
my steeda tubulars are starting to make more noise.
do any of you guys feel a vibration from the rear when making a slow sharp turn, parking spots, driveways?
its starting to get worse, i may try the bmr.
my steeda tubulars are starting to make more noise.
do any of you guys feel a vibration from the rear when making a slow sharp turn, parking spots, driveways?
its starting to get worse, i may try the bmr.
09-13-2006, 10:43 PM
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RE: LCA fittament issues?
My steeda chrome-moly's squeak when I make slow 90 degree turns. Almost sounds like I'm "squealing" my wheels. It's very brief though... dunno, may have over torqued them. Used a torque wrench that was probably older then me.