I know Chromemoly is lighter and stronger, but how much of a difference does it make in suspension parts. I was going to get spohn LCAs and was wondering whether i should pay the extra cash for the Chromemoly version. How much lighter is it and will strength be an issue for mild steel. Also should i go boxed or tubular. I prefer handling more than drag racing if that makes a difference.

chromoly and steel weight the same, chromoly is stronger so it is generally used with a thinner wall thinkness. You will have no issues with mild steel. Chromoly can be useful when trying to cut unsprung weight, but not going to notice a difference unless the car is a hardcore strip/track car. I would save my money and go with mild steel.

If you are looking for handling, make sure you get pieces with at least 1 rod end, poly on both sides causes too much bind

dont think ive heard better more sound advice in a long long time...

no point in chromoly unless ur looking for weight savings bc ur able to go thinner with the tubing but keep the strength, plus its fun to say

mild steel is more than adequate if u use the right thickness. some ppl box there stock stuff and i dont see the point really(unless its the stock front Aarm, which i will be reinforcing)... buying new stuff is so cheap now but making it is also alot cheaper. i made my rear LCA's with round mild steel tubing... had to be 3/16" thick too with poly ends i got for like 20$ its insanely stronger than the stock stuff (which u can twist in ur hand) and lighter too! only cost 20$ to make, been on for 2yrs no prob daily driver. i havent experenced the bind everyones talking about yet... my *** end whips around alot lol. if i were to get a pair i would def get one side spherical end tho.

stick to tubular tubing since its all around stronger, boxed is better for lateral forces.

Great advice guys, I was kinda wondering the same thing. Although now you may be cutting into the profits of some of our sponsers! lol

wow. I love when people give me straight foward answers. Thanks guys. How bout when I get front A-Arms. Can I use Poly all around for A-Arms? Is there anything special you need to install rods ends?

a-arms dont really twist, just move up and down, so poly is fine. Rod end ones have an advantage of being able to adjust the front for more camber, but again, not going to make a difference on the street

as long as the front won't bind up. Im guessing the backs bind up because they need to be able to rotate becuase of the solid rear axel. When one side goes down and the other up the LCAs need to twist. Thanks //<86TA>\\.

true, the rear is a solid axle and articulates, one side goes up other down, and it even moves a little front to back, side to side too.

really..... :P