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Old Dec 7, 2002 | 01:33 PM
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Default Should I get control arm relocation brackets?

I see some people using them. I've upgraded my entire rear suspension, and added a 12 bolt.

Yay? Nay?
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Old Dec 7, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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IMO, they are a waste. Get adjustable lowers and a killer T/A like Madmans.
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Old Dec 7, 2002 | 09:07 PM
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Default Re: Should I get control arm relocation brackets?

Ive already got a hotchkis LCA set and Random Tech TQ arm. Id rather not buy new parts if I don't have to.
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Old Dec 7, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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Default Re: Should I get control arm relocation brackets?

I don't think relo brackets or adjustable LCA's are necessary.
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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Default Re: Should I get control arm relocation brackets?

What kinda tire you runnin? Are you spinning? What other suspension mods do you have?
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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Default Re: Should I get control arm relocation brackets?

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by bigSS:
<strong>What kinda tire you runnin? Are you spinning? What other suspension mods do you have?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">In the sig....

Using 26x11.5x16 ET street. I can dead hook, but I have to air the tires down to 13-14 psi to do so. Anything above that I spin....but a lot of it is that the tracks aren't prepped at all out here.
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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Default Re: Should I get control arm relocation brackets?

Relocation brkts are very important. They will increase the bite that the rear suspesion has. What they do is move the instant center up, giving you more bite
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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Default Re: Should I get control arm relocation brackets?

I've seen a lot of arguments on both sides of the LCA relocation issue.

My personal experience is that they most definately do work. I've taken them on/off my car a few times, and it always works better with the LCA relocated.

YMMV...
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I like 'em. Without them my rear squats too much on the launch. With them it stays perfectly level.
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