On the fence

[turbotrix2004]

i recently got a super deal on global west front tubular lower control arms and hotchkiss lower trailing arms. Question is do I install these or should I stick to one brand?

 

[T- Type Tim]

I would keep the control arms as a set ... that's what have done

global west front control arms and UMI rear control arms...everything works good

 

[charlief1]

Put them on, try them out, and if you don't like them, change them out.

 

[ALBERTAN]

You definitely don't need to stick to one brand. Most of the rear LCAs are relatively generic. And most of the corrections in the crappy G body front suspension geometry are typically achieved with aftermarket upper control arms or ball joints. So I agree with Charlie. If you got a super deal, slap them on and try them out.

 

[turbotrix2004]

I payed 160 for bothe the lower rears and fronts at a local junkyard

 

[Ttype6]

i recently got a super deal on global west front tubular lower control arms and hotchkiss lower trailing arms. Question is do I install these or should I stick to one brand?

Contact Global west to see if there is any extra built in caster or if it's a duplicate,geometrically, of the originals. If it is a duplicate,you gain nothing. Taller upper and lower ball joints combined with shorter upper control arms gives you a lot of positive change. It's money much more well spent.

 

[charlief1]

I payed 160 for both the lower rears and fronts at a local junkyard

Was the car wrecked in the front or very little damage? I'd worry if they had been damaged in a wreck.

 

[Ttype6]

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