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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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OK, I'm lookin into gettin some Spohn LCA's and relocation brackets and just was wondering what I should get. Now is there any other reason for buying the adjustable ones besides if your car is lowered or will be lowered in the future? Because I highly doubt I will ever lower my car just because Michigan roads suck. Do I really need the Adj. ones then?? My car's not an everyday driver. I just take it out in the summer like 3-4 times a week. I wanna take it to the drag strip quite a bit this year too. Also, I noticed the adj. ones come with Spherical Rod ends which look better than the poly bushing ends. Are they?? and what's the difference?

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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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Re: Purpose in adjustable LCA's???

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OK, I'm lookin into gettin some Spohn LCA's and relocation brackets and just was wondering what I should get. Now is there any other reason for buying the adjustable ones besides if your car is lowered or will be lowered in the future? Because I highly doubt I will ever lower my car just because Michigan roads suck. Do I really need the Adj. ones then?? My car's not an everyday driver. I just take it out in the summer like 3-4 times a week. I wanna take it to the drag strip quite a bit this year too. Also, I noticed the adj. ones come with Spherical Rod ends which look better than the poly bushing ends. Are they?? and what's the difference?
The adjustable LCA's let you reposition the rear end if desired. For your intended use, they probably aren't necessary.

The rod ends are preferred for improved cornering if you like to take corners. The downside is the rod ends have somewhat of a short lifespan and need to be replaced periodically. The poly bushings last a long time and only require an occasional shot of grease.

For drag racing, the non-adjustable poly bushed LCA's are ideal.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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Just buy the standard non-adjustable LCA's for your car, they are a good impovement over the U-shaped stock ones. Just leave the adjustable parts to the guys who like adjusting things.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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ok , I think I'll just get the non-adj. LCA's, but should I still get the relocation brackets then?
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Old May 4, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Yes. It will improve the position of your instant center, thus improving traction greatly. Lots of people say you dont need them, but they dont think about or understand instant center.
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