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I am still waiting on my Steeda Poly/poly adjustable arms to crack their bushings before I switch. Steeda even gave me a different set of bushings at the Mid America Shelby Meet in June, every time I jack the car up to look for damage I see a bushing that is just as new as the day I baught it. Maybe it is because we are running a stock gear but we launch hard (against the rev limiter 6800 RPM) and haven't had any problems yet, some increased noise over stock but I expect that. 1.65 0-60ft times even though they are poly set at the factory lenght.
If I were to buy new ones though I would consider the poly/spherical ones from BMR.
If I were to buy new ones though I would consider the poly/spherical ones from BMR.
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Originally posted by dhof303@December 9, 2005, 10:25 AM
I am still waiting on my Steeda Poly/poly adjustable arms to crack their bushings before I switch. Steeda even gave me a different set of bushings at the Mid America Shelby Meet in June, every time I jack the car up to look for damage I see a bushing that is just as new as the day I baught it. Maybe it is because we are running a stock gear but we launch hard (against the rev limiter 6800 RPM) and haven't had any problems yet, some increased noise over stock but I expect that. 1.65 0-60ft times even though they are poly set at the factory lenght.
If I were to buy new ones though I would consider the poly/spherical ones from BMR.
I am still waiting on my Steeda Poly/poly adjustable arms to crack their bushings before I switch. Steeda even gave me a different set of bushings at the Mid America Shelby Meet in June, every time I jack the car up to look for damage I see a bushing that is just as new as the day I baught it. Maybe it is because we are running a stock gear but we launch hard (against the rev limiter 6800 RPM) and haven't had any problems yet, some increased noise over stock but I expect that. 1.65 0-60ft times even though they are poly set at the factory lenght.
If I were to buy new ones though I would consider the poly/spherical ones from BMR.
Steeda does have spherical ends available.
I would pull out the arm to check for distortion of the hole in the poly bushings.
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Originally posted by Redfire 05Gt@December 9, 2005, 6:40 PM
Kenny Brown's new K-Link Rear Upper Control Arm Module (KBP-28665) is even more expensive than Metco's fancy UCA...$399.95 vs ~$280!!!
Kenny Brown's new K-Link Rear Upper Control Arm Module (KBP-28665) is even more expensive than Metco's fancy UCA...$399.95 vs ~$280!!!
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Originally posted by Import-Slaya@December 10, 2005, 11:12 AM
Not sure why the Kenny Brown version is so expensive. I like the Metco design since it has a swivel that still allows the rear axle to articulate (probably a good bit more than a spherical bearing). Not an issue if you just want a firmer drag set up, but for autocross, road course or just rippin' around the local roads, the Metco design seems to be the best solution.
Not sure why the Kenny Brown version is so expensive. I like the Metco design since it has a swivel that still allows the rear axle to articulate (probably a good bit more than a spherical bearing). Not an issue if you just want a firmer drag set up, but for autocross, road course or just rippin' around the local roads, the Metco design seems to be the best solution.
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Originally posted by thump_rrr@December 10, 2005, 3:33 AM
Since you already have the Steeda ones why would you change
Steeda does have spherical ends available.
I would pull out the arm to check for distortion of the hole in the poly bushings.
Since you already have the Steeda ones why would you change
Steeda does have spherical ends available.
I would pull out the arm to check for distortion of the hole in the poly bushings.
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Originally posted by thump_rrr@December 10, 2005, 2:33 AM
Steeda does have spherical ends available.
Steeda does have spherical ends available.
You would need a bearing press to install them I was told.
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The Metco's have had issues with the poly bushings as well.
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I don't think it's all in the bushing. I think there's flex in the stamped steel as well.
I replaced the upper so that I could adjust the pinion angle. Of course changing the pinion angle is for optimal launch.
I replaced the upper so that I could adjust the pinion angle. Of course changing the pinion angle is for optimal launch.
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I just ordered my LCA and relocation brackets this week What are those little things on the ends of the LCA?
Edit...thats where you can lub them right? They stick out more on a black one
Edit...thats where you can lub them right? They stick out more on a black one
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Originally posted by 169stang@December 10, 2005, 8:57 PM
I don't think it's all in the bushing. I think there's flex in the stamped steel as well.
I replaced the upper so that I could adjust the pinion angle. Of course changing the pinion angle is for optimal launch.
I don't think it's all in the bushing. I think there's flex in the stamped steel as well.
I replaced the upper so that I could adjust the pinion angle. Of course changing the pinion angle is for optimal launch.
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Originally posted by NOLAGT@December 23, 2005, 11:24 AM
I just ordered my LCA and relocation brackets this week What are those little things on the ends of the LCA?
Edit...thats where you can lub them right? They stick out more on a black one
I just ordered my LCA and relocation brackets this week What are those little things on the ends of the LCA?
Edit...thats where you can lub them right? They stick out more on a black one
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Originally posted by MaverickMLFD371@December 23, 2005, 10:36 AM
Those things on the end are the "grease bushings", you use a grease gun on those "nipples" when they arms are on the vehicle to grease the inside of the bushings.
Those things on the end are the "grease bushings", you use a grease gun on those "nipples" when they arms are on the vehicle to grease the inside of the bushings.
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Originally posted by nonsensez9@December 23, 2005, 11:49 AM
what is pinion angle and how does changing it affect the launch? thanks.
what is pinion angle and how does changing it affect the launch? thanks.