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Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

I just installed my LCARB`s on my car hoping that it will help with my traction issues and it diddnt seem too help too much from a dig, but i can tell a little difference from a rolling start. what would be the next best thing too replace and realy feel a difference?
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Re: Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

What tires are you running? Those will help more then any suspension product purchased. LCARB do not guarantee traction.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Re: Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

tires and shocks i guess

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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Re: Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

You still have a stock torque arm? An adjustable one will increase traction as you can fine tune your pinion angle.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

what tires and shock are you using? this is rather important
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Re: Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

sorry it took so long too get back too you guys, i just went and baught a set of nitto 555r radials and it made a huge difference. But im still spinning the wheels thru first and part of second and still running stock shocks and springs, also i have not upgraded my torque arm yet because im not sure if its worth the money or not? what would be a better upgrade shocks or torque arm?I have a set of 3.73 gears that i want too put in but i cant even get traction as it is.
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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Re: Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

i can tell you that bmrs torque arm, kyb gr2 front struts and kyb gas a just in the back and the prokit lowering springs really helped me traction issues....
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Re: Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

aftermarket torque arms can add anti-squat and help hit the tires harder if they are shorter than the stock arm. pinion angle wont help traction any.
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Re: Just installed my new LCARB`s and still cant get traction, whats next?

deffinately need to change the shocks. I run the KYB gas a just's they helped me. I know a shorter torque arm helps traction. Im sure a stiffer one would too. I have not upgraded mine but I will as needed.
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