stangsuspension LCAs?
12-30-2008, 12:52 PM
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Basically there are 3 ways to do aftermarket LCA's.
1. The cheap way: poly/poly bushed like these http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=99&ModelID=5
Great for wheelhop, a little sticky and binding to axle articulation. They add roll stiffness in a non linear fashion.
2. The "hybrid" way: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=99&ModelID=5 These are what Kobie posted and I like them because they combine the best traits of the cheaper non-adjustable arms and and free movement of a rod-end.
3. The "race" LCA's:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=99&ModelID=5
Not great for street car as a rod-end bolted to the body can be a bit loud, and franlky if you run option 2 you've taken care of any bind via the one rod-end that bolts to the axle anyway.
Now, I'm a Steeda dealer, but would rather use and sell UMI arms. To begin wtih they are bigger. They are also powdercoated and as you can see in the descriptions all the specs are laid out. The Steeda arms are fine, but don't save you a dime, and leave you with a smaller diameter arm (which is inherently a bit weaker).
BTW, I carry both...
1. The cheap way: poly/poly bushed like these http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=99&ModelID=5
Great for wheelhop, a little sticky and binding to axle articulation. They add roll stiffness in a non linear fashion.
2. The "hybrid" way: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=99&ModelID=5 These are what Kobie posted and I like them because they combine the best traits of the cheaper non-adjustable arms and and free movement of a rod-end.
3. The "race" LCA's:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=99&ModelID=5
Not great for street car as a rod-end bolted to the body can be a bit loud, and franlky if you run option 2 you've taken care of any bind via the one rod-end that bolts to the axle anyway.
Now, I'm a Steeda dealer, but would rather use and sell UMI arms. To begin wtih they are bigger. They are also powdercoated and as you can see in the descriptions all the specs are laid out. The Steeda arms are fine, but don't save you a dime, and leave you with a smaller diameter arm (which is inherently a bit weaker).
BTW, I carry both...
Last edited by Sam Strano; 12-30-2008 at 12:58 PM.
12-30-2008, 02:22 PM
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We also offer several different versions of lca's for the s197 platform. Our non adjustable arms arm made from 1" x 2" 0.95 wall square tubing which will resist flexing more than a tubular design. We offer a poly/poly version and a poly/spherical bearing version. Our adjustable arms have QA1 XR series self lubricating rod ends and are also available in a polr/rod or a rod/rod end combo. You will not find a better quality product on the market. If you have any questions about any of our products please give me a call. Our tech dept is available till 6pm est mon-fri.
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