Adjustable lower control arms?

stang8urimport

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Ok, I want to get some lower control arms because I will be taking apart the rear suspension to refreshen it (isolators, and maybe new Saleen springs if they are weak. I will take them to a machine shop to have them tested for spring rates). I was looking at these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979...cmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33583QQitemZ8039056180 . I don't wany poly bushings, as I know they bind. I like the adjustable part, but what do I adjust them to? I will probably leave them the stock length. I figure you can change pinion angle with these like you can with adjustable uppers.... Tell me what you think of these arms.

Nick

 

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ttt

 

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I have a set of UPR adjustable lowers and they seem to be basically the same. I set the arms to stock length and had some wheel hop at the track. Readjusted them longer than stock and it went away. I would say that if I could do it over again I would pick the arms that can be adjusted on the car. A package of lowers and uppers designed to work together would be my pick.

 

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Sorry to thread jack but has anyone seen those tubular granitelli uppers and lowers on ebay with poly bushings for like 149$ for the set. This seems really cheap but they dont look too bad. How would this package be in terms of performace/quality? also if i were to get a better name brand i would only be able to pick up either uppers or lowers, which should i get? the lowers? thanks for the help.

 

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There is a button that says "New Thread". Thanks.

 

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How much longer did you make the arms then stock? Thanks. Nick

 

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poopdawg- i believe the adjustable lowers adjusts ride height and such

 

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Euphoric306 said:

poopdawg- i believe the adjustable lowers adjusts ride height and such

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You are thinking a bout weight jacker type LCAs. The type PoopDawg is talking about, help you center the differential after you have adjusted the pinion angle.

 

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my bad, i didnt know there was a difference

 

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So do you guys like these arms? Got QA1 ends, which are top quality. Any ideas?

 

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For the money they will do. I will say I would pick a brand that has been around with a well known track record of quality and fitment. My UPR lowers are not what I would say the best but they do the job. Its your call.