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Worth getting MM UCA's?

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DRock9

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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!!
 

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

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

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

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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.
 
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Thanks a lot! Im ordering all of this stuff tonight in prep for my nitrous kit.
 
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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
 
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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!
 
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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!
 
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Bump, anyone know the answers to my last three questions?

I'm looking to make a purchase tonight.

Thanks!
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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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!
 
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mob said:
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.
Click to expand...

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.
 
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Anyone?
 
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