Suspension & Brakes - LCA and panhard rod choice?




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Fbodydominant
08-17-2006, 03:07 PM
I am upgrading to a new torque arm, new LCAs, panhard rod, and sub frame connectors. I will probably go with UMI. Do they have a good product? Also, for stock ride height and no plans for lowering, is the non adjustable units for the lca's and panhard rods a good choice?


Mad-Max
08-17-2006, 06:31 PM
I just finished installing Umi-performance rod/poly adjustable lca's, phb, as well as there 3 point sfc's. All I can say is they are great pieces and made my suspension alot stiff then before. Ryan was quick to respond to any emails sent, and very useful in trouble shooting.

2001z
08-17-2006, 07:22 PM
I have bmrs adjustable Lcas with relocation brackets and Bmr adjustable pahnard bar and they both worked great for getting rid of most of that pesky wheel hop.


dirtyblackhoe
08-17-2006, 07:25 PM
what is the point in adjustable vs non adjustable control arms?

formula402
08-18-2006, 08:38 AM
i got some harcore racing ones and man to tell you the truth they work but the squeaking is really getting anoying. thats cause i grease the crap out them, and still squeak.

UMI Performance
08-18-2006, 09:06 AM
I am upgrading to a new torque arm, new LCAs, panhard rod, and sub frame connectors. I will probably go with UMI. Do they have a good product? Also, for stock ride height and no plans for lowering, is the non adjustable units for the lca's and panhard rods a good choice?

Hello,

If you have no plans on lowering then the non-adjustable kit should work just fine for you.

The only other time I would recommend a adjustable panhard bar is if you plan on running a 315 or wider tire, it will help rubbing issues. Other then that the non-adjustable kit will work excellent.

If I can help anymore please ask and I am glad too :)
Ryan

BIG_MIKE2005
08-18-2006, 09:08 AM
Well your in about the same boat as me. Here is what I have chose.

BMR boxed SFC (from a guy in our club)
BMR non-adjustable boxed LCA's w/relocation brackets (from a guy in our club)
UMI non-adjustable Panhard (from UMI)

I didn't really see a need for the extra money for adjustable parts when I'm not lowered or have no plans of ever lowering it.

VIP1
08-18-2006, 09:23 AM
what is the point in adjustable vs non adjustable control arms?
* Adjustable LCAs allow you to adjust the rear axle forward/aft/diagonally.
* Adjustable PHB allows you to adjust the rear axle left/right.
* With both you can adjust the rear axle in all horizontal directions (left/right/forward/aft/diagonally) to center it under the car.
* Ajustable PHB isnt necessary for stock right hide, but is necessary when the ride height is changed (ex: lowering the car).

That being said....
I have stock right height, but I do have adjustable Spohn rod/poly PHB and LCAs. My rear was a bit off with the stock parts and is all straight now with the adjustables (adjusted by the mechanic during an alignment...you have to ask for it and may need to convince them to do it).

dirtyblackhoe
08-18-2006, 09:50 AM
* Adjustable LCAs allow you to adjust the rear axle forward/aft/diagonally.
* Adjustable PHB allows you to adjust the rear axle left/right.
* With both you can adjust the rear axle in all horizontal directions (left/right/forward/aft/diagonally) to center it under the car.
* Ajustable PHB isnt necessary for stock right hide, but is necessary when the ride height is changed (ex: lowering the car).

That being said....
I have stock right height, but I do have adjustable Spohn rod/poly PHB and LCAs. My rear was a bit off with the stock parts and is all straight now with the adjustables (adjusted by the mechanic during an alignment...you have to ask for it and may need to convince them to do it).
Thanks a ton man! I plan on lowering mine, so I didn't know what I needed to get.

thechef
08-18-2006, 03:00 PM
I personally run BMR products on my car, they are well made and the customer service is GREAT