View Poll Results: Whick Control Arms
BMR
20
24.39%
Spohn
14
17.07%
UMI
37
45.12%
Other
11
13.41%
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Which Control Arms?
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Which Control Arms? I was looking through the threads and could not find any that talk about the best control arms for LS1's. I cant decide between BMR, Spohn, or UMI. I want best bang for the buck. Any feedback is much appreciated.
Last edited by Xraycat35; Jun 1, 2007 at 11:15 AM. Reason: spelling
Thanks guys 
If you have any questions please ask and I am glad to help. Our least expensive set is $99.99. We have other versions available but it will depends on how the vehicle is driven.
If you need help let me know. Thank you!
Ryan
If you have any questions please ask and I am glad to help. Our least expensive set is $99.99. We have other versions available but it will depends on how the vehicle is driven.
If you need help let me know. Thank you!
Ryan
my vote is in for UMI
i have just the few UMI parts in my sig, and there is already a vast difference in my car's handling over the stock parts. i will be going with UMI for as many of the suspension parts as possible, they have great service/communication, and their parts are top-notch.
i have just the few UMI parts in my sig, and there is already a vast difference in my car's handling over the stock parts. i will be going with UMI for as many of the suspension parts as possible, they have great service/communication, and their parts are top-notch.
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Trac-Tek rear control arms are the first step for getting your F-body to hook and handle. The solid tubular construction assists in elimination of wheel hop and improvement of traction. The bushing arrangement utilizes a softer outer busing and a stiffer polyurethane center ball. This allows for great ride and handling.
Available in both a Black or a Red Durable Powder Coating.
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Check these out at www.speedinc.com They have the newer bushing design with a ball in the middle.
Rear Control Arms
Trac-Tek rear control arms are the first step for getting your F-body to hook and handle. The solid tubular construction assists in elimination of wheel hop and improvement of traction. The bushing arrangement utilizes a softer outer busing and a stiffer polyurethane center ball. This allows for great ride and handling.
Available in both a Black or a Red Durable Powder Coating.
itemno description price buy
TT-TCAB Trac-Tek F-Body Tubular Control Arms - Black $99.99 buy
TT-TCAR Trac-Tek F-Body Tubular Control Arms - Red $99.99 buy
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Check these out at www.speedinc.com They have the newer bushing design with a ball in the middle.
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Originally Posted by Xraycat35
I was looking through the threads and could not find any that talk about the best control arms for LS1's. I cant decide between BMR, Spohn, or UMI. I want best bang for the buck. Any feedback is much appreciated.
Best control arms would be pure-rod ended components. Regarding best bang for the buck and design, I'd suggest our design.
For 199.99, you receive NEW upgraded 1/2" bolts, 1.25x.095" diameter 4130 chrome moly material tig-welded allow steel tube, QA1 XM series rod-ends, your choice of either offset or standard bushings.
Kits are IN STOCK and ship within 24 business hours.
Kits can be purchased online located at www.sjmmanufacturing.com/deals.html
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I just bought and installed the J&M LCA's and the products are great with the same soft outer and hard inner ball bushings as stated above. They are $110.00 shipped and super fast shipping..... 
i went with umi, but most all of those companies will give u a quality piece... the only reason i went with umi is because their customer service is second to none, and thats something u dont hear much of today...
also, azxic u have the funniest sig pic on this sight
also, azxic u have the funniest sig pic on this sight
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Stock.. with stiffer rubber bushings
OR if you must change them
at least go with something that allows the LCA to twist. because face it, at some point you are going to drive over a bump that will cause only one wheel to go up, and when that happens, you'll want your lca to twist. And also, you may likely go around a corner at some point and when the car leans, you'll want your lca's to move up and down freely and not bind
So get rod/rod or poly/rod or rubber/rod... if you must replace the stockers
OR if you must change them
at least go with something that allows the LCA to twist. because face it, at some point you are going to drive over a bump that will cause only one wheel to go up, and when that happens, you'll want your lca to twist. And also, you may likely go around a corner at some point and when the car leans, you'll want your lca's to move up and down freely and not bind
So get rod/rod or poly/rod or rubber/rod... if you must replace the stockers
I use the Spohn CM rod end/rod end LCAs and they are working great. I live an hour from Spohn so I stop in from time to time...Steve and Gordon are great to deal with and make quality products...I've got all Spohn stuff on the car: TA, PHB, relo brackets and the LCAs...
--Alan
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I have mainly Spohn parts on my car and have never been disapointed. But I have to say that UMI ha awesome costumer service as well and I may go with their SFCs when I order mine.
But, because this is true
for LCAs, I made my own. Rubber/rod ends. Click my sig for pics.
But, because this is true
Stock.. with stiffer rubber bushings
OR if you must change them
at least go with something that allows the LCA to twist. because face it, at some point you are going to drive over a bump that will cause only one wheel to go up, and when that happens, you'll want your lca to twist. And also, you may likely go around a corner at some point and when the car leans, you'll want your lca's to move up and down freely and not bind
So get rod/rod or poly/rod or rubber/rod... if you must replace the stockers
OR if you must change them
at least go with something that allows the LCA to twist. because face it, at some point you are going to drive over a bump that will cause only one wheel to go up, and when that happens, you'll want your lca to twist. And also, you may likely go around a corner at some point and when the car leans, you'll want your lca's to move up and down freely and not bind
So get rod/rod or poly/rod or rubber/rod... if you must replace the stockers
Last edited by 91_RS_LS1; Dec 2, 2007 at 02:57 PM.
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I use spohn stuff since i can get to there shop in 20 min from my place, and steve is really good to deal with, but I think that all the people that make parts for these cars now are farly close in quality. its all a matter of what you want and spend.