ZONES89RS

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Just got some non adjustable LCAs, does it matter if i dont have the adjustable set? I got them for a bit of labor on some heads so the price is right, but should i spend the cash on being able to move the rear forwards and backwards? I just think the PH bar and TQ arm being adjustable is enough, but wanted to see what my fellow TGO members say...


And here is a Gif for wasting your time lookin at my thread.

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AlkyIROC

Adjustable LCA allows you to align the diff. If the diff is square in the car with non adjustables then they'll be fine.

built91Z28

Plus if you can weld it may be cheaper to buy tubing adapters and rod ends and turn yours into adjustables than it would be to buy adjustables.

ZONES89RS

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Man, i wouldnt even know where to get that stuff if i wanted to. I think i will be fine, i am just glad to ditch the stock stamped pieces, finny thing is i think i went backwards in doing everything and then getting the cheapest suspension part last...

built91Z28

I have never dealt with this company, but they do sell everything you would need, should you want to do it. Just make sure your welding skills are good.

http://secure.chassisshop.com/categories/5920/

DIGGLER

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probably wont need them unless your running ~6.50's or faster in the 1/8. even then, depends on how square the rear is in the car. mine was off about a 1/2" and made the car go left. wasnt really obvious until the 60's got down to the 1.30 area.

xpndbl3

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My camaro was off .2 degree on the chassis rack with the adjustable LCAs at stock length, with them adjusted 1/2 turn or so I am now .02 degree off from perfection. If we sneezed at the LCA it would change one way or the next and this is about as good as it gets. Car would kickout a little in the burnout box and off the starting line, now it's straight as an arrow. I could probably let go of the wheel and make a pass it's so uneventful now.

ZONES89RS

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I will be happy with 1.5s or so in the 60 foot, so i doubt i will get to 1.3s in this car.

DIGGLER

iTrader: (1)

if it were me, and i was shooting for 1.5 60's, i would reinforce the stock LCAs and call it a day. money would be better spent on a torque arm and possibly an adjustible panhard if you are running a tire big enough to rub on one side.

ZONES89RS

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I already have adjustable TQ arm and PH bar. But the LCAs were free with some labor on some heads. Not to mention ditching the old as ***** bushings in the stock lowers. Could not justify having spent 600$ on TQ arm and PH bar just to have boxed stock lowers, LOL.

Since it is a street car, i didnt think the adjustable LCAs would be important but i needed you guys input, think i am good with what i have then, thanks fellas.

RS Chris

I say run em for now and see what happens. You can always upgrade later if you feel the need.

xpndbl3-You might be on to something with this no hands racing. I mean all these other sports are getting extreme. Maybe its time for drag racing to step up. Whos down for some no handed passes...anybody? K nevermind.

ZONES89RS

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No hand on the wheel with a 6 speed, that would be bad.LOL

83 Crossfire TA

iTrader: (2)

Really, adjusting axle location with adjustable LCA's is not the right solution. If the axle is not located properly in the car with both control arms the same length that means that either the LCA brackets on the axle (or actual axle) are bent or the body is messed up and should be fixed. Different length LCA's will cause the 2 sides to react differently when reacting to bumps or weight transfer.

These things originally came about to adjust both sides evenly to better center the wheels in the wheel openings on cars like the Impalas that come from the factory with the wheels closer to one side then the other.

RS Chris

You know I was trying to think of what car it was that I remeber seeing that had that problem.

ZONES89RS

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Well, evidently, after running the 28x14.5x16s, they can be seen closer to the rear, so i need adjustables, its all good though, gives me a reason to find some and then put the non adjustables on the 86 TA, LOL.

xpndbl3

iTrader: (5)

hey you....
what's up with that wideband software, you use it yet? send me a copy if it is working on a 0-5v input signal somehow....details man! details!

ZONES89RS

iTrader: (2)

I keep forgetting, i will try i to send it later, i always am busy with other shitt, no thinking about it.

xpndbl3

iTrader: (5)

that's cool I'll stop answering your questions until then

ZONES89RS

iTrader: (2)

LOL, well, you waited too long to stop doing that.