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Old 05-16-2010 | 10:31 PM
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well my car has gotten really squeaky since i lowered it and think its time to replace the stock rear lower control arms but not sure to buy the regular ones or adjustable. its my daily driver. so if any one could recomend either based on experience it would be really helpful thanks!
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Get adjustable. You need to pull the tire towards the front of the car to center it in the wheel well. If you can swing it grab some LCA relocation brackets.

Get some grease (spray grease if you can find it) and spray your exhaust hangers, sway bar mounts, upper coil mount, almost everything that moves and has no grease fittings. your squeaks should be gone
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If you're gonna buy new ones get the adjustable ones. They don't cost that much more.
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do the adjustables ever become loose from the vibration? In what does the relocation brackets benefit? thanks for the input
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Hello,

Since the vehicle is your daily driver I would recommend polyurethane bushings for ride comfort, low maintenance and durability. Adjustable control arms are always good to have for future modifications, however they are not a necessity. If you don't see yourself installing an aftermarket rear end in the near future you would be fine with non-adjustable control arms.

Here is what we have to offer- www.umiperformance.com/2015

If I can help anymore please ask. Thank you!
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alright im going to go with the non adjustable since i dont plan on doin a bigger rear end any time soon and going to purchase umi lower control arms and the panhard bar also. thanks alot for taking the time to answer my questions
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i got the non on mine. umi lca's and the p/h bar. i love em. no squeeks too.
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Originally Posted by 98ss_camaro_vert
alright im going to go with the non adjustable since i dont plan on doin a bigger rear end any time soon and going to purchase umi lower control arms and the panhard bar also. thanks alot for taking the time to answer my questions
Glad to help and we appreciate the business. Since the car is lowered we would recommend to get the panhard bar adjustable. This allows you to the center the rear end which is most likely off slightly since it is lowered. It is up to you but I would recommend it. Here is a good item for street use- www.umiperformance.com/2029


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i got the non on mine. umi lca's and the p/h bar. i love em. no squeeks too.
Great to hear!



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