which lca's??
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Launching!
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which lca's?? (sigh) choices, choices, choices... lol. are you guys with aftermarket lca's using standard ones, one-way adjustable, or two-way? is it really just a matter of how much tunning ability i want from them? thanks.
I run the Spohn rod ended LCAs...They are double adjustable and very easy to adjust...Also with rod ends you have no binding which can occur with the poly stuff...The draw back is that they are a bit noisey...My car is not a DD, but the noise doesn't bother me at all...Whatever you get look to adjustables as adjustability is absolutely essential for a good, effective suspension...
--Alan
--Alan
This question has been discussed frequently in the handling and suspension section. I participated in an excellent one, and concluded that I want the rod/poly single adjustable ones. Poly on the body side because it eliminates any chance of the knock or rattle that some owners complain about. Rod on the suspension side because it allows articulation, which is what ABA383 was talking about. Single adjustable because once they are set, I will have little need to adjust them. The moderator who was also in the thread admitted that was the same setup he was running, and for the same reasons.
Best of luck.
And I am going UMI because they are of high quality and are an actively participating sponsor of this forum.
Best of luck.
And I am going UMI because they are of high quality and are an actively participating sponsor of this forum.
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BMR all the way. first class customer service, great prices. and their stuff flat out works.
i have gone to rods ends about 2 years ago, a little more hard core, lol! poly ones worked great too!
i have gone to rods ends about 2 years ago, a little more hard core, lol! poly ones worked great too!
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I went with midwest chassis dbl adjustable LCA's and there relocation brackets. All LCA's are basically the same, it's just a chromeoly tube with bushings or rod ends on it. If you go with rod end's make sure they come with quality ones.
Those are what I'm running next year. I had UMI double adjustable w/poly bushings last year. Just getting a little serious this time around.
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Launching!
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well let me throw this in there too.. what about the panhard bar? they sell the lca's and panhard bar in packages so i'm assuming they go together pretty well. what exactly does the bar do? eliminate lateral movement? and should i just buy the package? thanks.
The panhard bar allows you to center the rear left to right. As a rule, the fbodies come from the factory with the passenger's wheel sticking out further than the driver's side. Mine was off by 13/16". It is now perfect.
When you install the LCAs, you need to take it to the alignment shop and have it 4 wheel aligned. Be sure and talk to the tech doing the work and show him where they adjust.
www.umiperformance.com/2015 - These work great on street cars, cruisers and drag racers but are no recommended for serious handling.
www.umiperformance.com/2016 - These also work great on street cars that see some auto cross. The rod end helps to reduce rear end bind while the poly bushing bolts to the chassis of the vehicle to absorb unwanted road noise. The adjustment is used when installing after market rear ends that may not sit centered in the wheel wells.
www.umiperformance.com/2017 - These are recommended for serious racers that want no bushing deflection. They are recommended for drag cars and road race cars. The adjustment is on-car and works excellent for centering the rear end to fit those big tires under the car.
Please let me know if I can answer any more questions.
Thank you!
Ryan
Deciding between adjustable and non-adjustable is going to be based on your driving habits and plans for the vehicle. Here are some basics to follow-
www.umiperformance.com/2015 - These work great on street cars, cruisers and drag racers but are no recommended for serious handling.
www.umiperformance.com/2016 - These also work great on street cars that see some auto cross. The rod end helps to reduce rear end bind while the poly bushing bolts to the chassis of the vehicle to absorb unwanted road noise. The adjustment is used when installing after market rear ends that may not sit centered in the wheel wells.
www.umiperformance.com/2017 - These are recommended for serious racers that want no bushing deflection. They are recommended for drag cars and road race cars. The adjustment is on-car and works excellent for centering the rear end to fit those big tires under the car.
Please let me know if I can answer any more questions.
Thank you!
Ryan
www.umiperformance.com/2015 - These work great on street cars, cruisers and drag racers but are no recommended for serious handling.
www.umiperformance.com/2016 - These also work great on street cars that see some auto cross. The rod end helps to reduce rear end bind while the poly bushing bolts to the chassis of the vehicle to absorb unwanted road noise. The adjustment is used when installing after market rear ends that may not sit centered in the wheel wells.
www.umiperformance.com/2017 - These are recommended for serious racers that want no bushing deflection. They are recommended for drag cars and road race cars. The adjustment is on-car and works excellent for centering the rear end to fit those big tires under the car.
Please let me know if I can answer any more questions.
Thank you!
Ryan