Worth getting MM UCA's?

[DRock9]

I was recently hired by a nitrous manufacturer to do some CAD work and in doing so I can get a sick deal on a 150shot system so I think I might be doing that. I am looking into rear suspension upgrades so that when I hit the juice my tires don't want to go sideways. The MM Rear Grip kit comes with a panhard bar and LCA's and their UCA's are only $75 so I was wondering if it was even worth getting their UCA's if they are that cheap...I see other companies UCA's more expensive so it doesn't make any sense to me. I also never really see people mentioning getting uppers from MM, its usually only lowers so i am confused...I just want the best straightline traction possible while still maintaining good streetability for
~$500.

I was thinking about getting Team Z uppers/lowers but their uppers are $500!!

 

[Snikt89GT]

MM doesn't make UCAs, they sell the FMS UCAs with hard rubber bushings.

 

[DRock9]

Ah so thats why...well then should I just buy new bushings and not bother getting UCA's or should I get something like Lakewood?

 

[mob]

You can get the FRPP UCA's from summit for like 60 bucks, much better then stock, and unless your going autocrossing, its all youll need.

 

[DRock9]

FRPP = Ford Racing Performance Products? I get confused with that and FMS...Ford Motor Sport?

As far as lowers go...ajustable or non?

 

[Snikt89GT]

This is what you want:

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=452

You should also buy the hard rubber bushings for the rear end side as well.

 

[DRock9]

Thanks a lot! Im ordering all of this stuff tonight in prep for my nitrous kit.

 

[speed1972]

FRPP and FMS are one and the same....

MM recommends the FRPP UCA's

As far as lowers, a lot of people get the adjustables if they do swaps to taller slicks and such... If you're like me, I run DR's and don't need the extra adjustment so I saved a few bucks...

LB

 

[DRock9]

Would ajustables help plant the rear any more with street tires? How about slicks?

Or is the ajustability just used for fitting bigger tires?

Thanks!

 

[DRock9]

I am thinking of getting the Extreme-Duty Adjustable Arms without swaybar mount, but if I did that would I be able to still use the stock swaybar? Also what are the odds ill need a swaybar, or atleast the perch if I wanna run 11's-12's?

Thanks!

 

[DRock9]

Bump, anyone know the answers to my last three questions?

I'm looking to make a purchase tonight.

Thanks!

 

[speed1972]

1. adjustables are just for taller tires.
2. you will not be able to run the stock sway bar
3. if its a street car, my recommendation is to go with the ones that accept the sway bar

LB

 

[DRock9]

Thanks a lot, now the question is Heavy Duty or Extreme Duty for a street car? I plan on eventually doing HCI/SC/Nitrous but I do not know when it will be done.

 

[DRock9]

Ahh can someone help me out with this last question? I wanna see if I can save a few bucks before I make a purchase.

Thanks!

 

[caseywan]

You can get the FRPP UCA's from summit for like 60 bucks, much better then stock, and unless your going autocrossing, its all youll need.

What about MM's Torque Arm? I was under the impression that a torque arm helps significantly in the 1/4, if you are running a higher hp car.

 

[DRock9]

Anyone?