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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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Best Brands for Specific parts

hey i was just wanted some opinions on what are the best brands to buy for wonder bars, subframe connectors, strut towers braces and sway bars are. In my opinion just by looks, BMRs wonderbar looks best, Spohns subframe connectors looks very good, and UMIs adjustable strut tower braces look very solid and easy to install. Any opinions from anyone who has actually done installations??
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 06:39 AM
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Re: Best Brands for Specific parts

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hey i was just wanted some opinions on what are the best brands to buy for wonder bars, subframe connectors, strut towers braces and sway bars are.
I doubt that brand makes much of a difference where functionality is concerned. Most members will swear by whatever they're running.

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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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I have never heard a bad report from TDS parts. If i were ever to upgrade i would use these guys/

http://www.top-downsolutions.com/index.php
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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Re: Best Brands for Specific parts

Originally Posted by JamesC
I doubt that brand makes much of a difference where functionality is concerned. Most members will swear by whatever they're running.

JamesC
what he said
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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Re: Best Brands for Specific parts

I have used UMI, Spohn, Edelbrock. All to satisfaction. Now I heard Founders is pretty good and cheaper than the other guys so one what little selection they have you could get thier parts. Unless you do not want to mis-match.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 03:46 AM
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Re: Best Brands for Specific parts

Originally Posted by JamesC
I doubt that brand makes much of a difference where functionality is concerned. Most members will swear by whatever they're running.

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UMI, Spohn and BMR all make quality products. No real difference between them. Feel free to mix and match if you wish.

Although UMI are slightly better than the rest...as I run all UMI
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 03:33 AM
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Re: Best Brands for Specific parts

I doubt that brand makes much of a difference where functionality is concerned. Most members will swear by whatever they're running.

JamesC
Yeah that makes sense. Thanks all for your input! I recently bought quite a few BMR suspension components as I was able to get them for a good deal. I plan on installing them in the following months when I have time.
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Moog products are best for stock replacement parts
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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Re: Best Brands for Specific parts

I don't think the OP is asking about replacing parts. More along the lines of adding upgrades that the factory left off for whatever reason.
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