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Difference in pro3i control arms?

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What's the difference between the pro3i street control arms and the street/race ones besides the price?
 

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subscribing.....
 
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Nottoofast50 said:
What's the difference between the pro3i street control arms and the street/race ones besides the price?
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The street ones have poly bushings on both ends. I have the street/race ones. They only have poly bushings on the chassis side.
 

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The street ones have poly bushings on both ends. I have the street/race ones. They only have poly bushings on the chassis side.
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and spherical on the axle side.
 
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And the differnece between poly on both ends and a spherical on one side means what? I'm looking for maximum traction drag for a daily driver... would like a decent ride on the street thou
 
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ttt anyone? which one of these do i want to get?
 

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Read up on the Corral about this, under MFE's username.

It is in your BEST interest to buy the ones with one poly and one spherical bushing. The spherical bushing prevents binding in the control arms, and is beneficial for handling.

I had ordered a set of MAC control arms with all poly bushings, but cancelled my order and bought the more expensive MM units with the spherical bushings (thanks to Spenc @ 2KOOL).
 
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so basically the spherical bushings help save the torque boxes from ripping as easily? thx for the replies
 

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Nottoofast50 said:
so basically the spherical bushings help save the torque boxes from ripping as easily? thx for the replies
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It will help, but you should still have the boxes welded up at a minimum.
 
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It will help, but you should still have the boxes welded up at a minimum.
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Planning on it... someone told me i should box the torque boxes in. Are there any disadvantages to this?
 

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Planning on it... someone told me i should box the torque boxes in. Are there any disadvantages to this?
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Yes, it will add to the strength too.
 
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