Suspension, Chassis, and Brakes Shocks, springs, cages, brakes, sub-frame connectors, etc.

lower control arms

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-08-2006, 07:16 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Mystic97Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Imperial, MO.
Posts: 704
lower control arms

do i need boxed or tubular?
just wanna inprove my 60 ft.
what brand to get? do i need relocation brackets?
thanks
-Jason
Mystic97Z is offline  
Old 09-08-2006, 08:19 AM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Temple's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Victoria, Tx
Posts: 161
Re: lower control arms

Boxed or tubular is a great improvement over stock...I don't think you need relocation brackets unless you have lowered your car.
Temple is offline  
Old 09-08-2006, 09:24 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
nodnarb481's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: King of Prussia, PA
Posts: 928
Re: lower control arms

some people say relocation brackets work wonders some people say they didnt notice.. same thing with subframe connectors tho.. Im getting them just because i think they will help. Meangreenz or something got them and said they were a huge improvement but that was with the lower control arms at the same time.
i think your in the wrong section tho..
nodnarb481 is offline  
Old 09-08-2006, 10:06 AM
  #4  
Registered User
 
sleeperMULLET's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 164
Re: lower control arms

i boxed my stock ones in, it cost about $1.50 for the flat stock.
sleeperMULLET is offline  
Old 09-08-2006, 10:30 AM
  #5  
Registered User
 
anaik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Cleveland,OH
Posts: 1,335
Re: lower control arms

Relocation brackets are not only for lowered cars. On a stock height car, bolting the LCA in the bottom hole will move the center of gravity closer to the back of the car making your tires plant harder.
anaik is offline  
Old 09-08-2006, 11:18 AM
  #6  
Registered User
 
2000GTP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Aurora, IL
Posts: 12,312
Re: lower control arms

Either boxed or tubular will be fine. There are alot of brands to choose from, all of which make good quality components ie: Spohn, BMR, UMI Permformance, ect.
2000GTP is offline  
Old 09-08-2006, 01:13 PM
  #7  
Administrator
 
Injuneer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 1998
Location: Hell was full so they sent me to NJ
Posts: 70,738
Re: lower control arms

Please post in the correct forum.... LCA's don't belong in "LT1/LT4 Engine Tech". Moving to "Suspension......."
Injuneer is offline  
Old 09-08-2006, 10:06 PM
  #8  
Registered User
 
OBE1 95Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1969
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 4,950
Re: lower control arms

You also want to decide what mounts you want on your LCAs. Poly mounts are fine for straight line vehicles but can cause the suspension to bind in corners if you like to carve canyons. Sperical joints on both ends are best for handling but can add a lot of noise to the car. I went with poly/sperical combo myself.
OBE1 95Z28 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DarkKnight
Buyer/Seller Feedback
1
05-11-2015 10:03 PM
DarkKnight
Buyer/Seller Feedback
8
05-04-2015 03:32 PM
thenewkid
LT1 Based Engine Tech
4
04-12-2015 07:42 PM
sseeya
Suspension, Chassis, and Brakes
1
04-09-2015 06:38 AM
thenewkid
New Member Introduction
5
11-27-2014 09:41 AM



Quick Reply: lower control arms



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:37 PM.