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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 12:48 AM
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OK I need to redo all bushings in my lower control arms along with ball joints been reading everyone says there a bitch to do... but I have a ball joint press and a air gun tool.. I was wondering should I get all Moog bushings with raybestos ball joints or just get some umi lower control arms with the moog bushings already istalled feedback is wanted thanks in advance
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I have poly bushings on my lca's.. Bmr adjustables

I wanted something a little stiffer than stock rubber
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Do you happen to have the part number?
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 03:18 AM
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You can get the BMR lca's with rubber bushings, if that's what you want.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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What's the benefit of the aftermarket lca's besides weight reduction?
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by chevybayboy
What's the benefit of the aftermarket lca's besides weight reduction?
Adjustability is key really. I don't think aftermarket lcas are lighter than stock ones.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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Adjustability is key really. I don't think aftermarket lcas are lighter than stock ones.
Ohh ok.. not sure if I should just get Moog bushing and ball joints S's and call it a day
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Originally Posted by chevybayboy
What's the benefit of the aftermarket lca's besides weight reduction?
Yeah, as already stated I seriously doubt you'll see any weight savings(most are heavier), but depending on the LCAs you'll see more tire clearance, there stronger with less flex, and there's a variety of different pivot ends you can chose from( traditional poly bushings, Poly-Ball Bushings, Johnny Joints, Spherical bearings, rod-ends, Roto-joints) .
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Yeah, as already stated I seriously doubt you'll see any weight savings(most are heavier), but depending on the LCAs you'll see more tire clearance, there stronger with less flex, and there's a variety of different pivot ends you can chose from( traditional poly bushings, Poly-Ball Bushings, Johnny Joints, Spherical bearings, rod-ends, Roto-joints) .
Oh OK.. I think I'll just do the Moog bushings and Raybestos ball joints thanks for the input fellas
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If you plan on getting an aftermarket rear then adjustable lca's are a great idea, boxed non adjustables if your staying a 10 bolt
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Originally Posted by Burken01
If you plan on getting an aftermarket rear then adjustable lca's are a great idea, boxed non adjustables if your staying a 10 bolt
Oh OK gotcha.. I got boxed non adjustable for the rear already I was going to do some up front but I think I'm just going to stay stock
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Oh OK gotcha.. I got boxed non adjustable for the rear already I was going to do some up front but I think I'm just going to stay stock
Once you change the rear end, lower your car, it's nice to have adjustable LCA's and adjustable pan hard rod so you can tweak your suspension.

The stock upfront control arms I would leave alone for a daily driver, they are designed to take the abuse of city streets with speed bumps, pot holes, dips etc..

My 2 cents
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http://www.foundersperformance.com/1...ce-poly-joint/

Polyjoints perform better than Poly and ride like rubber. Best of both worlds. These are adjustable as well. The non-adjustable are like $83.

UMI has them as well with their Rotojoints. Same concept. Founders is just cheaper and quality is there.
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Originally Posted by JakeFusion™
http://www.foundersperformance.com/1...ce-poly-joint/

Polyjoints perform better than Poly and ride like rubber. Best of both worlds. These are adjustable as well. The non-adjustable are like $83.

UMI has them as well with their Rotojoints. Same concept. Founders is just cheaper and quality is there.
Founders look like nice pieces.. I haven't heard of any failures so it looks like they're here to stay.
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I have them. They are fine.
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Originally Posted by Burken01
Once you change the rear end, lower your car, it's nice to have adjustable LCA's and adjustable pan hard rod so you can tweak your suspension.

The stock upfront control arms I would leave alone for a daily driver, they are designed to take the abuse of city streets with speed bumps, pot holes, dips etc..

My 2 cents
I had it lowered at first didn't like all the pot holes and speed bumps
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Lca bushings & ball joints are on my Spring list, thanks to all for the great info.
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