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Old Dec 3, 2000 | 07:32 PM
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Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets

Just ordered a set of 1" lowering springs. Will this small amount of a drop affect traction and wheel hop to the extent that I will need to get lower control arm relocation brackets? What has been your experience?

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Old Dec 3, 2000 | 07:58 PM
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Engine: 350
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I have the Eibach Pro series springs, good for a 1" drop. You do not need LCA relocation brackets. In fact I went ahead and bolted on the Hotchkis LCA and panhard bar. Great improvement in handling, but not enough engine power to determine the effects of wheel hop.

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1983 T/A LG4 w/T-tops
Rebuilt/Modified E Q-jet
Custom Dual Ram-Air
Self painted cherry red w/ restored black/grey interior
Welded Comp Eng SFC
Tokico Struts/Shocks
Hotchkis LCAs and Panhard Bar
Energy Suspension bushings all around
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Old Dec 3, 2000 | 09:03 PM
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Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
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I also have Eibach Pro-Kit springs. I noticed more wheel spin on launching. The rear LCA mount winds up being higher than the front, which is not a good situation. I recommend getting the LCA relocation brackets.
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Old Dec 4, 2000 | 01:02 AM
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Does anybody have the demensions or plans to make them? I really don't feel like buying anything when I can just make them. I'd really appreciate the demensions, e-mail me if you have them.
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, Jon (91 RS too many mods to list)
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Old Dec 4, 2000 | 06:41 AM
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