Getting Upper and Lower Control Arms

EDGE Motorsport

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Guys,

Who out there makes the best upper and lower control arms...

so far Ive checked out the Steeda set..

the bbk set


the bbk set is around $200 cheaper...

has anyone had the bbk ones, they are boxed construction. Or should i just go with the steedas ?

failing that, anyone got any other recommendations..?

thanks

EDGE

 

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The Steeda's are aluminum and lower unsprung weight by about 8-10# for the full set.

Since 1# of unsprung weight is equivilant to around 5# of spring weight, this is like dropping 40-50# off of the car.
Fairly significant.

The Steeda's use a higher quality bushing set also that binds less than the BBK's

 

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cheers dude...

anyone else got any advice ?

EDGE

 

StevenGT-02

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I have the Steeda uppers and Lowers and they made a huge difference in handleing... but installing the bushing for the UCA were a total PITA..be patient young padawan when installing

 

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I have the exact Steeda set you have pictured. Couldn't be happier!

 

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You will get bind with both of those setups. You don't want polyurethane on the uppers. Also, Aluminum isn't the greatest material for LCA's. Those control arms have a warning saying for track use, and check regularly. Over a pot hole metal bends.. aluminum cracks. Just my opinion

-wade

 

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I would go with something that had sperical bearings like global west or MM. I don't know if I would bother with uppers or not. I didn't put them on mine. read alot about the upper control arms with urethane causing more bind in the suspention.

I would only go with uppers if I wanted ajustabilty on my pinion angle which I am way to lazy to mess with.

 

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I would definitely get the MM LCAs.

 

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I'd go with FRPP Uppers and the MM LCA's. Great combo imo....

 

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wms004 said:

You will get bind with both of those setups. You don't want polyurethane on the uppers. Also, Aluminum isn't the greatest material for LCA's. Those control arms have a warning saying for track use, and check regularly. Over a pot hole metal bends.. aluminum cracks. Just my opinion

-wade

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I'm in Detroit (aka worst roads in the known world), and used the Steeda aluminum's for over 200,000 miles on a '90 Lx that hit the track frequently too. Never a problem. Other than the paint being pretty bad, they're still good to use now.

 

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StangPro said:

I'm in Detroit (aka worst roads in the known world), and used the Steeda aluminum's for over 200,000 miles on a '90 Lx that hit the track frequently too. Never a problem. Other than the paint being pretty bad, they're still good to use now.

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on that kind of recommendation it makes sense to get the steedas huh...



EDGE

 

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01BlkGT said:

I'd go with FRPP Uppers and the MM LCA's. Great combo imo....

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Steeda Adjustable uppers

Steeda Weightjacker Lowers

 

98GTfromGA

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I bought Pro3i street/race lowers and I'm happy with them

 

mustang70

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I have GMS uppers and lowers on mine. Made a big difference in handling. I have all polyurethane except where the uppers mount to the rear end.

 

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spikeGT_99

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correct me if im wrong but arent the pro3i uca/lca the same design as the steeda ones? and a lot cheaper, regardless ive only read good things about them

 

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spikeGT_99 said:

correct me if im wrong but arent the pro3i uca/lca the same design as the steeda ones? and a lot cheaper, regardless ive only read good things about them

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I believe the pro3 is designed similar to the MM.

Also, instead of the FRPP uppers as mentioned earlier, get the Steeda HD UCAs - it is the FRPP design that is boxed with a stiffer rubber bushing on top and a 2 piece poly (energy suspension) bushing at the axle.

I have the Steeda HD UCAs and Steeda aluminum LCAs.

 

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Steeda - Quality parts & Great customer service.

 

EDGE Motorsport

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do the uppers make that much difference or are the lower ones the best ones to get first ?

 

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While talking about UCA's. I have the adjustable Steeda's waiting to be put in and was wondering what settings I should use? shorter or longer(pinion angle change) length than stock? which would help with cornering or straight line acceleration? Thanks.