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The point of all the adjustable links and arms???

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  • Start date Start date Jan 26, 2007

Mr_Q

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So you get all these adjustable end links, control arms, etc on your car. All designed to prevent bind and improve geometry on lowered cars.

So is the idea that when the car is under load and level...that all your arms and sway bars should also be level, and parallel to the ground?

If they are not then you know you're a canidate for adjustment links, arms, etc?

Thanks for any insight.
 

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The adjustable rods help get things symetrical like the adjustable pan hard rod will get your differential centered with the rest of the car. Lower control arm relocation brackets will level out the arms resulting in better traction. Most of these aftermarket parts will help eliminate flex and twisting which results in better traction and less body roll. Most good suspension set ups are fairly noisy compared to stock.
 

Mr_Q

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Thanks for confirming what I was thinking. The thing is traction isn't a big concern with me since I'm not track'n this car much. But what I am getting is binding for sure out back.

Whenever the axle drops a wheel and the other goes up at the same time from a lump in the road or a drain valley, I get a *clunk*.
 
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