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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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suspension mods that will increase traction from a dig

Change my rear tires and got 275/40/r18 n555 but i still cant seem to solve the traction problem. I mean my car doesnt hook up well from a dig.

can u suggest wht else i can do to improve traction from a dig? (already have lca and uca)

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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackSnakeMoan
Change my rear tires and got 275/40/r18 n555 but i still cant seem to solve the traction problem. I mean my car doesnt hook up well from a dig.

can u suggest wht else i can do to improve traction from a dig? (already have lca and uca)

Nasser
Are those 555 tires 555's or 555"R"'s? If they are just 555's you need some street slicks instead of summer tires. That will make the biggest jump in traction. Are your lca's and uca's adjustable? You may want to check your pinion angle and make sure that is adjusted properly.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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i need some lca and uca in about a week, once i get my exhaust and new tune in....

i cant wait!
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 2kanchoo
Are those 555 tires 555's or 555"R"'s? If they are just 555's you need some street slicks instead of summer tires. That will make the biggest jump in traction. Are your lca's and uca's adjustable? You may want to check your pinion angle and make sure that is adjusted properly.
Whats better adjustable uca or adjustable lca? or should i get both adjustable?
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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upper and some are using relocate brkts. for the lca's
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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you me i can play with a (solid) lca angle using relocation brackets? How come if its solid?
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackSnakeMoan
you me i can play with a (solid) lca angle using relocation brackets? How come if its solid?
Most seem to agree that solid lower control arms and an adjustable upper third link is the way to go. The relocation brackets are a weld in piece that has a bunch of different lca mounting holes. By changing which hole you have the lca hooked too you change the angle. Also you didn't say what kind of tires you had summer tires or street slicks. A set of mickey thompson ET streets, or M&H slicks or nitto 555"R"'s will make the most difference in your traction than the UCA and LCA's.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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I made the mistake of getting the nitto 555 and not the 555R. Btw if i get the 555r how much will they hold up(miles)?
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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theres bolt in relo brackets out there also
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