Some Control Arm Questions
11-27-2011, 10:47 AM
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Norm & Explosive... I found the MMRSB to be a wonderful option, when looking to increase stiffness out back.
I started with the MMRSB #4 which is a slight bit stiffer than the '99~'04 GT bar at its softest setting of 4 positions (can no longer find the chart that explained all this online). Since I wanted more bar, this was the logical place to start. I have gone up to a #5 bar and up to the next to last stiffness setting.
This progression has told me that there is minimal change with the upping of stiffness, but am happy that I didn't have to buy a completely new sway bar EACH time I was unhappy with the result. I also like that the bar works to keep the axle relative to the body, rather than the LCA's to each other. This makes a more consistant response in body roll, when one or the other tires hits a rut or bump during a corner.
Jazzer with an FYI & FWIW post for his pepes
I started with the MMRSB #4 which is a slight bit stiffer than the '99~'04 GT bar at its softest setting of 4 positions (can no longer find the chart that explained all this online). Since I wanted more bar, this was the logical place to start. I have gone up to a #5 bar and up to the next to last stiffness setting.
This progression has told me that there is minimal change with the upping of stiffness, but am happy that I didn't have to buy a completely new sway bar EACH time I was unhappy with the result. I also like that the bar works to keep the axle relative to the body, rather than the LCA's to each other. This makes a more consistant response in body roll, when one or the other tires hits a rut or bump during a corner.
Jazzer with an FYI & FWIW post for his pepes
Last edited by Jazzer The Cat; 11-27-2011 at 10:51 AM.
05-17-2012, 05:27 PM
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Back to simple....
The rear control arms you listed are going to be fine for DD and great for 1/4 mile use. They WILL add lots of NVH, but this is the trade-off for upgrade of suspension for hard use.
Does that answer your questions now?
Jazzer
The rear control arms you listed are going to be fine for DD and great for 1/4 mile use. They WILL add lots of NVH, but this is the trade-off for upgrade of suspension for hard use.
Does that answer your questions now?
Jazzer
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