WarShrike

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Since LG doesn't offer these anymore, is there any other company out there that offers something similar?

We were discussing the tubular control arms on another board and many people shy away from them for daily use as the roads in their area (like mine) are too harsh.

Anybody else make something simliar?

SVThuh

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I dont believe so, but I wish somebody would...

You may want to check in over at FRRAX to see what people are running... I think most of them are going the way of stock lower control arm with the Global West spherical bearing conversion.

mitchntx

iTrader: (14)

I hear rumblings and rumors that Ryan at UMI is developing a version similar to what LG used to offer.

UMI Performance

iTrader: (77)

Yes we do. I have a Proto-type set sitting right here in front of me. Give me a few days and I will put a picture up. They should be in production here very shortly and they still maintain a 5lb weight savings.

Thanks Mitch

Ryan

BowTieDrifter

will they be available with a lower shock position? if so, consider me sold!
(then i'd have to figure out how to get the rear as low as the front?!)

sjsingle1

iTrader: (1)

whats the advantage to this style of arm???

SVThuh

iTrader: (2)

Stronger than tubular, lighter than stock.. Im guessing better camber curve and lots more adjustability as well.

UMI Performance

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Right now the design is stock height. We may look at trying to offer it in a lowering version but I don't know if that will be available at this time or not.

We designed this new set for handling applications such as autocross and Road Race. The boxed arm features more support than the tubular designs which makes them capable of handling more stress.

I hope that helps,
Ryan

ShortChevy

iTrader: (21)

I wish a suspension company would make aftermarket arms that use stock style rubber bushings. I am not a fan of polys and I can't imagine what rod ends would feel like and how long they would last on our terrible MI roads.

Gordon0652

iTrader: (4)

I like UMIs idea! Can not wait.

MidwestChassis

iTrader: (5)

Many different motor sports have been using tubular suspension pieces for years seeing more abuse than your average street duty vehicle will ever partake in.

lees02WS6

iTrader: (5)

OEM's consider street duty as severe duty. Would you be willing to put your, or any one else's, tubular controls arms, and their rod ends, to street duty in the northeast, in rain, snow, ice, potholes for 100,000 miles? How much are you willing to forfeit if they fail?

Turnin20s

iTrader: (12)

Ryan,

Whats the look for cost of these lower arms vs the chromoly lower arms? I will be ordering a complete front end package from you guys soon and now I have another choice to make

MidwestChassis

iTrader: (5)

Everything has a failure point there is no question to that, even OEM items. This is why when a customer contacts us for products, I not only discuss what they are after but what their uses are for such items and what kind of driving they do and of course their driving conditions.

That separates us a little from other companies, we are not out to make any buck we can and try to stay on a personable level. This is also why we do not do web site sales and prefer our customers to contact us instead so we know they are getting what they need.


To answer your question, we do put ourselves on the line, we constantly test everything we make here in house from full on race cars to our street driven toys. Myself and Eric have been doing different styles of motor sport racing for years from drag racing to Auto-X and some odd ball stuff in between.

ShortChevy

iTrader: (21)

Was this refering to me and wanting rubber bushings?

mitchntx

iTrader: (14)

What I like about Ryan's attitude at UMI is when his parts or techniques are questioned, he doesn't defend what he does, he tries to figure out if there is a better way to do it.

Doesn't happen often, but it's certainly a refreshing and honest approach to R&D.

MidwestChassis

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Oh no not at all, it is a possibility to be done but I am not so sure the outcome in the end would be worth it. Meaning not very much weight saving in the end.

lees02WS6

iTrader: (5)

What is the application for your car? Street?

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

Okay UMI, I'm looking forward seeing what you've got to offer us in 2011!

wrencher

iTrader: (2)

I would like a stronger front control arm set offered just for the added ability to modify the alignment. Those are the benefits I would want.
Some want weight savings others alignment options.