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Rear Control Arm opinions

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  • Start date Start date Jul 2, 2008
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92lxaz

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I'm not trying to beat a dead horse, believe me I've searched and read about every thread on this subject, a little overwhelming actually. I think I've narrowed it down to 3 possible options/scenarios, and if I could get your vote with the parameters I have that would be cool. Or if you have other combos that you think are better in this range I'm open. Thanks.

Daily Driver
Budget $200-$300
Current suspension - FMS C Springs, KYB's, Steeda CC plates, new FMS A-arms, new end links, poly sway bar bushings, poly rack bushings. Have new Prothane isolators but will wait as I don't want it to be raised any (have trashed stocks in there now)

Future wants: Bilsteins with possibly H&R's or Eibach Sportlines.

Option 1
http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=225

Options 2
http://www.steeda.com/products/steel_upper_lower_control_arm_combos.php

Option 3
I've read an adjustable lower from Granatelli is pretty good (kind of a different route), then maybe use a cheaper upper like the Ford Racing for 70 bucks or so (still better than stock I assume). Or like this example should I spend the majority on the lower (MM, Steeda alluminum), and get cheaper upper for now and match it with lower later?
 

MikeC

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MM adjustable lowers, FMS uppers.
 

JKidd

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Check out the Maximum Motorsports site.

I would DEFINITELY go with their lowers (andjustable or non is up to you - depending on your wants/needs). Then just upgrade the bushings in your uppers. Ideally (if I had the means), I would upgrade the bushings in the uppers (to the firmer rubber ones like MM suggests) and I would box the upper control arms.

DONE!
 
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92lxaz

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Excellent, thank you for the input. Will definitely go the MM route.
 

GreatWhite

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Good choice.
 
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