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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Hey everyone, just wondering if I should get the umi non-adjustable lca's or the adjustable lca's. What are the pro's and con's of each? Also, they will be used along with a double adjustbale umi panhard rod, bilstein hd shocks on stock z28 springs, subframes (already welded in), and in the near future the strano parts front and rear sway bars (35/22). Which would be best for my application and best for handeling? Should I just go with the adjustable lca's since they can be adjusted if my setup every changes? Thanks in advance and any info would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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Pm'ed you back. Don't feel you need LCA's at all for best handling. I managed to win some National Championships without them...
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Definitely go with the adjustable. You can locate the rear dead center int he wheelwells with that feature. I have the BMR Chromoly Adjustable LCA's with a poly bushing at the axle mount and rubber at the subframe mount to lessen harshness being transmitted to the cabin. I am very pleased with them. I also have the BMR Chromoly Adj. TQ Arm and PHB along with there Chromoly STB and a modified version of their Tunnel Brace/DS Loop combo that ties together a set of SLP SFC's. Good luck with your setup!
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hey sam I pm'ed you back, I tried to call you tech line but my work phone wont allow me to call it for some reason? Id call after work but I commute to boston for work mon-friday and im gone from 8am-8pm everyday. Any info you could pm me back about a good street setup with the subframes, bilstein hd's, and stb that I have right now I would really appreciate it. Thanks for all your time!
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