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Old 02-24-2009, 06:48 PM
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I am going to be ordering some new BMR non Adj control arms. What would you guys recommend? Boxed or Tubular? (search function is still locking up my IE)
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why non adj?
tubular would be my vote
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Originally Posted by bobbyd
why non adj?
tubular would be my vote
I dunno, just going to be a street car. Trying to keep it as simple as I can. I want it to handle nice. And still have the (Alignment Guys) Be able to align it with out using the fact that its Adj to rack up more time.
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Boxed would be stronger but if its a streetcar then tube would be more than sufficient. Its really up to you, you'll be happy with either choice
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If your getting LRCA with regular poly bushing, it's not going to handle "nice", The rear control arms need to allow the rearend to articulate without binding, with regular poly bushings you will have binding, which equals "not nice handling"!

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I have tubular ones, I like em. I wanted to get away from the boxy look of the factory stamped ones
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if properly lubed you shouldnt have anymore binding with a poly bushing than a stock rubber bushing...probably less even. the only real use for boxed arms is for really high power drag cars.
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Roger that guys, and thank you Jay for your input also. I am going to go with the tubular. I am going to be upgrading my entire suspension.
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Hello,
I just wanted to through this out there for you as an option. I see that you are looking to set your suspension up for more of a street car and I just wanted to leave you know we also have tubular rear control arms available as well. Below is a link to show you what all we have to offer. If you have any questions about anything leave me know and I will be glad to help!

http://www.umiperformance.com/produc...ategory_id=119

Thanks Again
Brad



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