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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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i have a regular aftermarket lower control arm. Then i have this extra lower control are below it. i've never seen a setup like this. it was on the car when i got it. What is this,whats it called, who makes it, is it good?

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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Looks like traction, ladder bars may be homemade. I dont here much about those on here.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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looks like a home made setup of the no-torque arm suspension posted months ago... haha
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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so i've got homemade junk on my car? i've still got my torque arm too.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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who did you buy it from? you didn't look under the car before purchase?!
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Ladder bar is my guess too.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Take them off and get some UMI LCA's.
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Originally Posted by Demon Of Dreams
looks like a home made setup of the no-torque arm suspension
I agree. How much other "fabricated" parts are on the car. I'd have someone give it a real detailed inspection.
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LOL, you got yourself some Lakewood 'Traction Action' lift bars. They work best on cars with a 4link setup (fox bodied mustangs, etc) but apparently they're made for fbodies too...

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

oh, and if you remove the lower adjustable rod and the bracket that mounts to the axle, you're left with some decent LCAs
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LOL, you got yourself some Lakewood 'Traction Action' lift bars. They work best on cars with a 4link setup (fox bodied mustangs, etc) but apparently they're made for fbodies too...

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

oh, and if you remove the lower adjustable rod and the bracket that mounts to the axle, you're left with some decent LCAs
Well thanks man. Should be a decent piece at $225. The guy who had the car before me put a lot of good parts on it. thanks again.
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just broke mine today, lasted me 8,000 miles
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