Whats the deal with control arms?

[justinschmidt1]

Honestly, anything will do a better job planting the rear wheels than stock...and Im not really convinced that the MM ones will do anything more than the MRT ones or some other brand with the same design.

 

[Venom351R]

Honestly, anything will do a better job planting the rear wheels than stock...and Im not really convinced that the MM ones will do anything more than the MRT ones or some other brand with the same design.

Your probably right but after being on and modding my 5th Mustang Ive learned that you get what you pay for.

 

[justinschmidt1]

true

 

[Paul]

i could see these breaking.

Really? Based on what? Are you a mechanical engineer? A veteran racer and chassis builder? Can you please elaborate on what shearing forces would be applied vs the strength of welded steel that may result in failure? Tell us how you "see" these breaking.

.....MM Just did LCAs right, better than anyone else for street use.

Better than anyone else? Based on what? What criteria have you applied to deem them "better than anyone else" and how did you rate those criteria? Just curious.

You really should get a little smarter and think things through.....

....Think before you speak

Does anyone else find these two statements particularly ironic?

Paul.

 

[justinschmidt1]

Lol...even if the MM are that much better...I dont see myself paying 350 dollars for them when can get comparable stuff for half that

DO we have a sponsor that sells LCA's cheap?

 

[lizzyfan]

I have GMS upper and lowers with no problems
Just upgrade the bolts to grade 8

 

[justinschmidt1]

I have GMS upper and lowers with no problems
Just upgrade the bolts to grade 8

Yea, theyre weight jacker LCA's look good...200 bucks too

 

[Venom351R]

Does anyone else find these two statements particularly ironic?

Paul.

I was just waiting for you to say something, it made me laugh :laughing4: You and Handz should :kiss:

 

[Venom351R]

You dont need to spend $350 justin. I am going w/ the Extreme duty but these will work just fine for you and we get a discount through them.

http://stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=207

 

[Steven]

Ahahaha Paul your hilarious.

As long as the bushings in the control arms are 3 piece poly I see no reason to not run them. Typically the older idea of replacing control arms is take a poly version of the stock piece and throw it in a tubular type arm. The 3 piece bushings makes a large difference and as long as they have them I see no point in not picking them up. Jegster, or even BOI lowers arent a bad deal. All you really need is a set of lowers anyway

 

[94 DropTop]

You could always check with MCR they might give you a discount. StangSupsension is the shit very good people.

 

[stampede3]

Im outfitting my entire rear suspension w/ MM parts this spring. Can I get parts just as good for cheaper? Yeah probably but Im not going to.


Im going w/ the Extreme duty LCA w/ a MM Panhard bar and Torque Arm

You're gonna love that set up.

 

[Venom351R]

Im outfitting my entire rear suspension w/ MM parts this spring. Can I get parts just as good for cheaper? Yeah probably but Im not going to.Im going w/ the Extreme duty LCA w/ a MM Panhard bar and Torque Arm

You're gonna love that set up.

Cant wait to see how it grips at the track after its all done

 

[stampede3]

Im outfitting my entire rear suspension w/ MM parts this spring. Can I get parts just as good for cheaper? Yeah probably but Im not going to.Im going w/ the Extreme duty LCA w/ a MM Panhard bar and Torque Arm

You're gonna love that set up.

Cant wait to see how it grips at the track after its all done

Your first TQ/arm set up?
With a good tire your gonna love it.
I can promise a grin ear to ear on the first good launch.

 

[Venom351R]

Yes this will be my first TQ Arm set up. Im running MT ET Streets currently for the track but Id like to try some slicks next year just to see what it will do

 

[Dalamar]

I agree with Venom - you'll love the performance with the TA and panhard.
I have them on my ride, and the performance diference is amazing. Very predictable, stable, smooth. It's great!


For LCA's?
Are you guys remembering the Bushings?

the Lowers dont just pivot up and down, they twist.
I have the MM lowers, ya they're super strong - there's been plenty of feedback to support this.
Another selling point for me was their bushings design. Stronger, and yes "engineered" to do their job correctly.
(read the description on their site - they did engineer the bushing design - to their well deserved credit)
I also like the peace of mind knowing this part is built right and wont wear out or break on me.
"apples to apples" gentlemen, you do get what you pay for.

 

[justinschmidt1]

But doesnt like everyone just copy MM's design anyway?

What do you guys think of these?

http://www.umiperformance.com/1015?category_id=2

any good?

 

[Dalamar]

But doesnt like everyone just copy MM's design anyway?

haha, what is that forum popular opinion? - I have no idea, and do you really want a cheap copy of a good part?

What do you guys think of these?

http://www.umiperformance.com/1015?category_id=2

any good?

I'm sure they're better than stock, assuming they hold together, and the bushings work correctly.
what's with the adjustable ends?
that could seriously mess things up, change your pinion, I'm thinking WTF?

also adjustable's are usually the perch being adjustable up and down, to change ride hieght. isn't that what you're thinking?



So those are $180.00
MM's standard are $250.00 - and you can get a discount from our sponsor.

is 70 bucks really that big of a deal?

 

[justinschmidt1]

lol...not really, Im just checking my options...Im kinda leaning towards adjustables....although I guess its not "needed"


MM adjustables I can get for 330 shipped....I might do that...but im gonna have to save up for them.

 

[Venom351R]

Do you want a part that "looks" like the MM LCA's or the actual thing?


Like I said Im getting all MM parts next year b/c I know it wont leave me wishing I spent a little more to get a better part.