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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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what do you guys think is the most important suspension mod for me to do first?

ive got mostly stock suspension except shocks and struts, i was thinking torque arm b/c i just recently got gears, axles, and posi diff and i figured it would help for the traction at the track, whatever you got is much appreciated.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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control arms then torque arm.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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thanks.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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I have LCA on my car and they def helped out!
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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did you go with the 3 point LCA's?
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Originally Posted by 5.slow99
did you go with the 3 point LCA's?
You are thinking of SUBFRAME CONNECTORS........I have 2 point connectors.....Lower Control Arms are in the rear..at the axle..I went with Boxed....
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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I have UMI 3 point sfc and love them, make sfc our first mod.
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Originally Posted by deepblue
I have UMI 3 point sfc and love them, make sfc our first mod.
Hello
Glad you like the product! When it comes to the first mod I would suggest going with a set of Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets (to eliminate wheel hop) and a adjustable Torque Arm (to adjust your pinion angle) and SFC"s to keep the chassis from flexing. Any one of those mods would be great to start with. Below is a few links to show you what we have to offer.

http://umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=125
http://umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=129
http://umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=130

If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be glad to help.
Thanks
Brad
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