difference between adjustable and non adjustable LCAS - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

98tadriver · 12-10-2006, 09:47 PM

a friend of mine was interested in getting some LCAs, but he wasnt sure if he should get adjustables or not. what are the benefits of adjustables? and should he spend the extra money on them?

Batman · 12-11-2006, 07:50 AM

The adjustables are good if your car is lowered or ahs been in an accident to help make the rear track straight and keep the proper pinion angle. If he doesn't have either of those issues they can be adjusted to get a bit more traction at the track. Personally I wouldn't buy them unless he plans to adjust them at the track, just one more headache you can get yourself into. What is he using the car for? Dedicated track car or is it a DD?

98tadriver · 12-11-2006, 06:19 PM

not a dd or dedicated track car but he will be racing more often and i think he is going to lower it.

Batman · 12-12-2006, 08:16 AM

If he lowers it they are a must, so get them.

98tadriver · 12-12-2006, 09:13 PM

i see, would LCA relocation brackets be better if he lowers the car? and would they be ok on my car when i go the V6 springs route?

Firehawk 526 · 12-12-2006, 10:19 PM

non-adj vs SA adj vs Dbl adj...........all performance driven

Read UMI's description, but basically the double poly-bushing type are good for stock

SA adj have poly-bush one end and chrom-moly rod ends which will reduce rear end bind, but may create more noise issues

Dbl adj. have both rod end links (very noisy) but most flexible for adjustments while on the car

Personally, unless you NEED the adjustment capabilities, stick w/#1 option (least expensive and they work)

98tadriver · 12-13-2006, 03:04 PM

thank you for your input, i shall tell him

lastcall190 · 12-16-2006, 12:13 PM

I had heard that Adjustable LCAs weren't needed unless running a larger wheel/tire combo (bigger overall Diameter), to push back the rear and center the wheel in the wheel well. This is what I heard... all I hear about lowering was needed RLBs, and Adjustable PHBs. Maybe I'm wrong...?

-J

NJSPEEDER · 12-18-2006, 07:36 PM

adjustables are a good and useful at any time.
if you take a moment to measure where the rear of the car sits you will find that, even right off the factory line, the rear is not centered and squared very well. adjustable panhard and LCA's allow you to correct this problem.
taking the time to properly square the rear of the car will help in any traction situation since the car will be tacking more true from front to rear and suspension travel will be along intended lines instead of jsut close to them.
the only real difference between going single vs double or bushed vs rod ends is how you intend to use the car and what you like to live with. personally i always go for rod ends because i prefer the precise, bind free, movement compared to the way rubber or poly bushings work. the trade off is that rod ends are solid and make noises that are somewhat disurbing to those who are untrained/not used to them.
ride quality does not seem to change very dramamtically between the rod ends and the bushings. it is a bit more firm with the rod ends, but it never seemed terribly different to me.

jrsfast84 · 01-09-2007, 03:07 PM

If you or anyone is looking to get Adj. LCA's, we made a set just like all others out there but there not powered coated, arms,spacers,rod ends, $170.00 a pr. if we meet some were, not sure how much to ship them. Let me know. Thanks. JR.

98tadriver · 01-09-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsfast84

If you or anyone is looking to get Adj. LCA's, we made a set just like all others out there but there not powered coated, arms,spacers,rod ends, $170.00 a pr. if we meet some were, not sure how much to ship them. Let me know. Thanks. JR.

sounds good but you cant be all soliciting about it! lol pm me some info, ill spread the word thru pm's. you guys make anything else? <-pm me