Guys running aftermarket lower control arms - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Shane@TM · 05-09-2014, 10:56 AM

I have the factory stamped lowers on my car now and I'm moving to UPR's pro series chromoly lowers with solid bushings. I've already got adjustable UCA's with poly bushings. Am I going to notice a difference in street traction? Would I be better off with factory LCA's for street duty and the aftermarket for strip?

lcaptmorg · 05-09-2014, 11:18 AM

Those LCA will be better all around. The stockers just suck. Way to much deflection with the crappy rubber bushing and it binds up bad in corners. Your car will do better straight line and cornering with the aftermarket one.

Machy uno · 05-09-2014, 03:13 PM

After market LCA will improve traction and cornering. They will improve take off and predictability. All in all they will improve pretty much every dimension that you would want. I highly recommend new LCA’s as they are a great addition!

That being said, I would recommend NOT recommend doing upgraded UCA. The stock uppers bend and allow some travel. New uppers that are more solid will cause binding, popping, and bad ride quality. Worth mentioning as a lot of places sell them as a set with the LCA’s.

lcaptmorg · 05-09-2014, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machy uno

After market LCA will improve traction and cornering. They will improve take off and predictability. All in all they will improve pretty much every dimension that you would want. I highly recommend new LCA’s as they are a great addition!

That being said, I would recommend NOT recommend doing upgraded UCA. The stock uppers bend and allow some travel. New uppers that are more solid will cause binding, popping, and bad ride quality. Worth mentioning as a lot of places sell them as a set with the LCA’s.

Uppers highly dependant on application

not a gt · 05-09-2014, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcaptmorg

Uppers highly dependant on application

I am running UPR LCA AND UCA, non adjustable with stock springs and I have had no issues on the street or the track for well over a year teamed up with Strange 10 ways.

Shane@TM · 05-12-2014, 09:11 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I already have Steeda adjustable UCA's on the car, I needed to be able to adjust pinion angle earlier on in the car's life.

Ordered the LCA's!

Explosive · 06-29-2014, 02:50 PM

I have team z adjustable solid uppers and lowers. Lots of creaking/popping at low parking lot speeds

Bwahl602 · 06-30-2014, 01:15 PM

I wouldn't recommend solid LCAs and poly uppers, gonna bind a lot

og2stang · 06-30-2014, 03:14 PM

The LCA's will be an improvement, but.....you will not like the solid bushings if you drive on the street, gonna be rough and loud, recommend poly bushings!

SHAUN · 07-02-2014, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by og2stang

The LCA's will be an improvement, but.....you will not like the solid bushings if you drive on the street, gonna be rough and loud, recommend poly bushings!

I'm using the maximum motorsports non adj. LCA with a combo of both polys and solids. There's extra road noise but nothing loud and crazy.

MACH1RAMAIR · 07-05-2014, 12:12 AM

I've had UPR upper & lower on my Mach for almost 10 years with no issues and it comes off the line straight as an arrow.

05-09-2014, 10:56 AM	#1
Shane@TM Toledo Mustangs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: toledo, ohio Posts: 1,433	Guys running aftermarket lower control arms I have the factory stamped lowers on my car now and I'm moving to UPR's pro series chromoly lowers with solid bushings. I've already got adjustable UCA's with poly bushings. Am I going to notice a difference in street traction? Would I be better off with factory LCA's for street duty and the aftermarket for strip? __________________ Toledo Mustang Club Under the knife AGAIN! "The more you mod it, the more it breaks" CRT PERFORMANCE TUNED

05-09-2014, 11:18 AM	#2
lcaptmorg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,086	Re: Guys running aftermarket lower control arms Those LCA will be better all around. The stockers just suck. Way to much deflection with the crappy rubber bushing and it binds up bad in corners. Your car will do better straight line and cornering with the aftermarket one. __________________ 03 We call her Hooker. Stock Long Block 301/310 12.08@110 1.58 60ft 4400da Cams and intake 365/338 SAE 11.73@115 1.54 60ft @3400 ft DA 13.6:1 Cornfed NA 5.0 497/421 SAE 10.66@128 1.42 60ft 3000ft DA

05-09-2014, 03:13 PM	#3
Machy uno Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,499	Re: Guys running aftermarket lower control arms After market LCA will improve traction and cornering. They will improve take off and predictability. All in all they will improve pretty much every dimension that you would want. I highly recommend new LCA’s as they are a great addition! That being said, I would recommend NOT recommend doing upgraded UCA. The stock uppers bend and allow some travel. New uppers that are more solid will cause binding, popping, and bad ride quality. Worth mentioning as a lot of places sell them as a set with the LCA’s. __________________ She was living in a single room with three other individuals. One of them was male and the other two, Well he!! the other two were females Gone but NOT FORGOTTEN http://www.cardomain.com/ride/330262

05-12-2014, 09:11 AM	#6
Shane@TM Toledo Mustangs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: toledo, ohio Posts: 1,433	Re: Guys running aftermarket lower control arms Thanks for all the replies. I already have Steeda adjustable UCA's on the car, I needed to be able to adjust pinion angle earlier on in the car's life. Ordered the LCA's! __________________ Toledo Mustang Club Under the knife AGAIN! "The more you mod it, the more it breaks" CRT PERFORMANCE TUNED

06-29-2014, 02:50 PM	#7
Explosive Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 876	Re: Guys running aftermarket lower control arms I have team z adjustable solid uppers and lowers. Lots of creaking/popping at low parking lot speeds

06-30-2014, 01:15 PM	#8
Bwahl602 Pilot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Grove, Pa Posts: 653	Re: Guys running aftermarket lower control arms I wouldn't recommend solid LCAs and poly uppers, gonna bind a lot __________________ 04 TR mach. #6787

06-30-2014, 03:14 PM	#9
og2stang Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: highland haven , tx Posts: 51	Re: Guys running aftermarket lower control arms The LCA's will be an improvement, but.....you will not like the solid bushings if you drive on the street, gonna be rough and loud, recommend poly bushings! __________________ 03 DSG Mach IUP A/T C&L intake&85mm MAF VAP phenolic 1/2" intake spacer Diablosport Tune

07-05-2014, 12:12 AM	#11
MACH1RAMAIR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Quarryville PA Posts: 713	Re: Guys running aftermarket lower control arms I've had UPR upper & lower on my Mach for almost 10 years with no issues and it comes off the line straight as an arrow. __________________ 2004 Comp Orange/auto/Iup born; 10/06/2003- #328 of 7182 & 1 of 1039 Comp Orange vin; 1FAFP42R14F134291 Mods; catted MRT H pipe, Magnaflow catback, C&L cai tube, PHP spacer, UPR upper/lower control arms, 35 % tint, Alum. drive shaft, AUBURN posi, Moser 31 spline axles, Richmond 410 ring & pinion, NT05R 275/40/17 drag radials, Diablo tuned, Dyno tuned by Johnny Lightning Dynoed at; 270 Hp 302 torque. 9/26/07 13.07 / 106.00 MPH BFG's 6/08 12.97et / 107mph 5/12/2010 13.00 et

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)