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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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I'm sorry if this is beat to death already, I couldn't find a good thread. I am about to purchase founders tubular lower control arms to cut down on the amount of wheel hop I get in my 5.3 swapped firebird. I'm going to go with the 3pc poly either way but I'm not sure if I need the adjustable ones or if they are worth the extra cost.

I have all stock v6 suspension but plan on going bilstein/strano, with an adj pan hard bar. I also have LCA relo brackets.

Do y'all see a need for my street car to need adjustable lower control arms?
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Definitely worth the cost. I actually went with founders so I could afford the adjustable set. The adjustability allows you to get the most out of your suspension upgrades IMO.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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I have the Founders on car adjustable poly/rod LCAs with the relo brackets. I think they are well worth it, especially if you are going to be lowering the car as it will assist in re-adjusting the geometry of the rear.
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