Suspension Build-up: Critique these LCAs

[Bullitt #3067]

The rest of my suspension build-up will include:

- MM Full Length Subframes
- MM CC Plates
- H&R Race Springs
- Bilstein Shocks & Struts
- Ford Motorsport HD UCAs
- 03 Cobra front LCAs
- Kenny Brown STB (to fit over my Bullitt intake)
* Possible Steeda Bumpsteer kit
* Possible Steeda X2 Balljoints



I will be purchasing either Global West or Maximum Motorsport LCAs soon and need some feedback.

Lately, I've read some (a couple of people) positive feedback about Global West LCAs. They are a little different with spherical aircraft bearings on the chassis-end and a Del-a-lum bushing on the axle-end.

http://globalwest.net/mustang 79-98.htm#Rear Tubular control arms

http://globalwest.net/Mustang_rear_control_arms.htm



Maximum Motorsport LCAs have teflon-lined spherical bearings and a 3-piece urethance bushing.

Maximum Motorsports is more well known and there reputation is outstanding. I have taken this into account, however, I'm wondering if the Global West LCAs might be better. What do you think?????? Any experience with these??

 

[Rocketman]

Just my opinion but, I wouldn't go with FRPP UCA. They are just the stamped sheet metal with a brace welded across the flats. I would stick with MM or Steeda.

 

[btolenti]

Just my opinion but, I wouldn't go with FRPP UCA. They are just the stamped sheet metal with a brace welded across the flats. I would stick with MM or Steeda.

Maximum Motorsports recommends FRPP upper control arms!!!!!!

http://maximummotorsports.com/ruca.asp

 

[huesmann]

Because they have rubber bushings, I think, to prevent bind. Do the Steeda pieces have poly?

 

[Bullitt #3067]

Exactly. "Are the Steeda ones poly?"

I have a friend running Pro3i LCAs & UCAs with poly bushings without problems, but everything I read says to avoid UCAs with poly because of possible binding.

It would kinda be nice to just purchase the Pro3i set and be done with it. They seem like a great value.

So............... anybody running poly uppers (non-adjustable) without binding?

 

[Rocketman]

Steeda Aluminum uppers have a 3 piece busing that's not poly.

 

[GinoGT]

I think MM's LCAs are great, no reason to mess with that.

Also, what's the difference with 03 Cobra front control arms? I wasn't aware there was a difference.

 

[Bullitt #3067]

03 Cobra f-arms = better bushings & turning radius.