Hey Everyone, Just wondering has anyone installed any of these lower control arms? Im in a position where funds are coming in how I would love it to. So for these too items they run about the same as in price. I been reading that some people had problems with the Lakewood control arms that they brake or so? My focuse is to get better traction my intentions with the car is more of a street car and once in a while like to go to the Malibu canyons. I been reading also about the types of bushings that they offer is it really a big deal on these? Also whats up with the LCARB's should I go ahead and get these while im add it? My car sits at a stock hight at the moment maybe in the future might lower it. I do understand a lil bit about the LCARB how it helps. And if you have pics I would really appreciate it. Thanks. Tony.

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Im running the Lakewoods. No problems and I love them. Most of the time that you hear about the Lakewoods breaking are the "Lift Bars" that they have. I DONT recommend them.

UMI also has good LCAs. I bought the lakewoods because I got a good deal on a new set on ebay. That was my only decision maker. To me they are both equally good.

As far as the RLCAs go, when you look at your car (while it is on the ground) is the lca parallel to the ground? Or is it pointed down towards the front?

I bought a set, havent installed yet (got to fix trans first), because my lcas are pointing downwards (back to front).

There is alot of information on RLCAs on here that goes further into where they should be pointed and why.

Hope this helps
Brad

Hey Brad,

Thanks for the info I'll check ii out when I return from delivering parts since I'm here at work. But regardless no matter what I hear really good things about the RLCA's even though the car is lower or not. You still get great performance.

What do people recomend bolt on or weld on?

Thanks. Tony.

Hello
I noticed that you are considering upgrading your rear suspension! And like mentioned above UMI Performance offers a wide variety of suspension parts that may meet your needs. A lot of people go with the bolt on relocation brackets for easier installation and if needed later they can be welded. Below is a link to show you what all we have to offer.

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...6rk085csefbig6

If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
Thanks
Brad

Hey Brad,

Thanks for the info. Damm you guys have some good customer service Ryan has been PM today so far im gonna buy the lower control arms and the relocating brackets as well. But ill wait for your guys sell.

Thanks. Tony.

Hey Brad,

Could you tell me the difference between:

NEW! - 1982-2002 F-Body Lower Control Arms- Poly/Roto-Joint Combination

and

1982 - 2002 GM F-Body Tubular Non-Adjustable Lower Control Arms

Thanks. Tony.

I have the UMI On-Car Adjustable, Double Heim Joint LCAs & love them.

Despite having the shorter sidewalls of the 17" tires vs the sidewalls of the stock 16" tires, I don't really notice any increase in ride noise, even despite the lack of any rubber/polyurethane bushings back there.

What I DO notice though, is that when I nail the gas, the car GOES. Never thought about or noticed the slight hesitation as the rubber bushings compressed, then the car moved.....But now I realize how the bushings compression delayed the response in getting the car moving.

I have a set of weld-on Spohn LCARBs I wanna sell though for $50, since I don't need them like I thought I would. Photobucket of pics The black spray-on paint is only there to prevent any surface rust from starting, since they come bare.

I might take you up on that offer, I'll let you know.

Tony.

I was thinking of trying to keep everything of its own brand, not sure if thats a good route to go though.

TOny.

I can understand that. But like SFCs.....

Lots of people like & use UMIs SFCs. Personally though, I don't care for their 2-piece, welded passenger side bar. Boils down to personal preference, which is why I waited & waited until I could find the Kenny Brown Double Diamonds. Some day, they may even make it on to the car, although I have thought about using them as a template & modifying a few things that I think could stand to be improved.

If you want them, great. If not? They'll still be up for sale.

I'll let you know on what I decide to do.

Thanks. Tony.

Hello Tony
Thanks for the interest in UMI Performance! The difference is the non adjustable s don't allow for articulation and the roto joints do! They also maintain a great ride quality as well. It give the customers that are running aftermarket rear and don't want to go with a rod end on the street a better ride quality (but everyone has there own opinion). If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
Thanks
Brad