Upper/Lower Control arms

GoneMad96

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hey guys wondering how hard it is to install these one your own! And which brand would be the best!

 

wms004

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If you have a good jack set and a torque wrench and someone to help you hold the sway bar in place while you put it back on the control arms its pretty easy. The best brand in my opinion is maximum motorsports. They have more research than any other company into their LCA's along side Griggs. MM recommends FRPP uppers with their lowers, but unless the bushings in your uppers look worn i'd skip them and see how happy you are with the lowers alone.

I have the MM's with spherical berrings on both ends of the arm. They make the quadshocks extraneous so you can remove them ( i did and get no wheel hop). They are noisy for a week or 2 after install, but afterwards you won't notice a difference. If you want to do it right, get these.

-wade

 

GoneMad96

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Cool Man thanks!

 

97GTSTANG

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I was in the same delima, so i ordered the FRPP uppers and the MM lowers, and I also ordered the Tokico shocks/struts non adjustables, all of those will work great with my subframe connectors and really stiffen up the ride.

 

Bullitt03

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I went with steeda adjustable uppers and HPM mega bite jr's and strange adjustable shocks

 

97GTSTANG

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Is it true that the lower control arms makes the most difference than the upper?

 

tomustang

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the lowers are for traction and launch, the uppers help more with turning.

 

97GTSTANG

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tomustang said:

the lowers are for traction and launch, the uppers help more with turning.

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THanks for the info, didnt know that.

 

xseler8

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I have Steeda aluminum(fixed) U & L rear arms. Ford agency installed.
Rides like a champ.

 

97GTSTANG

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I was thinking about the FRPP upper and BBK Lower. DOes anyone use the BBK products? I dont want to spend more than $300 on the upper and lower. I can get the FRPP upper and BBK lower for $200 shipped.

 

wms004

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97GTSTANG said:

I was thinking about the FRPP upper and BBK Lower. DOes anyone use the BBK products? I dont want to spend more than $300 on the upper and lower. I can get the FRPP upper and BBK lower for $200 shipped.

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Maximum motorsports. They put the time and money into making their LCA perform.

 

97GTSTANG

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yea but Maximum wants over $350 for the control arms. too much i think. i mean is it really that much difference between the BBK or steeda?

 

BanginStang97GT

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I bought Mac upper and lowers and I have no regrets. Only think I can figure out is why the rear end feels like something is grinding. I'm not runnin a rear anti sway bar so I think that might be a factor. I am still running my quad shocks. I may be getting some binding but I am not sure I will eventually figure it out but its pissin me off now. I heard MM are the best and steedas are suposed to be good too. If your tight on cash anything is better than stock. I heard fords are good for the money. Good luck