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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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i am getting ready with in the next few weeks to do LCA, Panhard, SFC, and Torque arm(might hold off on this). who would have the best bang for the buck for what i need ;D
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im just scared more bite= broken 10bolt lmao. but i need to stop the wheel hop
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkJuggalo
i am getting ready with in the next few weeks to do LCA, Panhard, SFC, and Torque arm(might hold off on this). who would have the best bang for the buck for what i need ;D
and i prefer sponsors if possible =)
im just scared more bite= broken 10bolt lmao. but i need to stop the wheel hop
What is the intended use of the car? I am sure we can assist.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkJuggalo
i am getting ready with in the next few weeks to do LCA, Panhard, SFC, and Torque arm(might hold off on this). who would have the best bang for the buck for what i need ;D
and i prefer sponsors if possible =)
im just scared more bite= broken 10bolt lmao. but i need to stop the wheel hop
i have a complete package available for that. double adjustable lca's, panhard, weld on SFC's, tunnel mounted double adjustable torque arm, t/a crossmember with 4 hole adjustable t/a mount and driveshaft loop installed. all suspension parts chromemoly construction with teflon lined Aurora joints, powdercoated. the sfc's are mild steel. 850.00 shipped to you.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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I have always liked and used Spohn.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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I have lg's rear lcs as well as their phr and its great. some have told me because its aluminum it'll break but it's still good.
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkJuggalo
i am getting ready with in the next few weeks to do LCA, Panhard, SFC, and Torque arm(might hold off on this). who would have the best bang for the buck for what i need ;D
and i prefer sponsors if possible =)
im just scared more bite= broken 10bolt lmao. but i need to stop the wheel hop
We may as well quote you too. I believe you will be satisfied with most companies LCA/PHR combo so pick your poison...choose the company which you feel most comfortable with, I'm sure you won't be dissatisfied.

We have our pure-rod ended LCA and PHR setups on sale for 329.99 using QA1 XM series teflon rod ends 4130 chrome-moly 125x.095" wall and upgraded bolt kits. I believe this may be your best bang for the buck. UMI's compared product from the above vendor would be 424.99.

Good luck!
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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Can't speak for the other guys but I have UMI and they are great. The product itself is top notch construction and when they say bolt on they mean it. No cutting, hammering or grinding. Plus their customer service is out of this world!
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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I have Lakewood, $99, boxed, poly bushings, no wheel hop.
edit: and Spohn relocate brackets.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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First thing you probably want to figure out is what kind of ctrl arms you want. There's poly/poly, poly/rod, rod/rod, different variations of adjustability, boxed, tubular, etc.... The different ends will have an effect on the handling and ride. You might want to consider weight and material quality too if you can dig that up.

After you choose the kind you want, figure out who has the variation you want. I found that not all companies offer the same configurations, so that will narrow your choices of manufacturer down. I would bet that one lca variation is pretty similar between manufacturers.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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yeah, comparing type to type I doubt BMR's welds are better than UMI's or vice versa
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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All of the above mentioned companies make good quality products. I happen to have all BMR stuff (at the time I liked their 3rd gen ls1 swap kmember best) so I went with them.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
i have a complete package available for that. double adjustable lca's, panhard, weld on SFC's, tunnel mounted double adjustable torque arm, t/a crossmember with 4 hole adjustable t/a mount and driveshaft loop installed. all suspension parts chromemoly construction with teflon lined Aurora joints, powdercoated. the sfc's are mild steel. 850.00 shipped to you.
I know this is what i will be going with when i get the cash. Great guy with great parts and at a great price! Whoever said strong, inexpensive, reliable, pick any two, didn't know this guy! I can't wait for my SFC to come in. I'm just glad i found him before I dropped the same cash on non CM parts.
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