Speed tech UCA and LCA with ridetech HQ shocks

[camarodude87]

Hi,

I found a really good deal on some speed tech upper and lower control arms for sale. I was curious what is the pros and cons going with the speed tech vs the ridetech Upper and lower control arms. Some people have mentioned to me since I have stock LCA now, and where the coil over mounts to the LCA is not designed for the coil over. I was looking at the speed tech LCA and it looks like it would need a T-Bar as well. Im guessing since it is stamped steel this should be good?

Thanks Ray

[csouth]

If you don't have the shocks yet I would probably do the ridetech setup. I'm pretty sure the shocks for the ridetech arms have a different stroke than the ones they sell for a stock or aftermarket tubular arms. If you already have the shocks, just add the tbar and use the Speedtech. Speedtech offers Ridetech shocks on their site, so I'm sure a quick call to them could clear up an muddy waters.

[camarodude87]

I have the ridetech HQ shocks with the Tbar already. I just looked on their site and seen they offer the shocks with their kits. Im curious on the drop spindles etc. Can I use the ride tech drop spindles with these?

[csouth]

ridetech says that they are compatible with OEM and Strongarms so I don't see why the Speedtech Arms would not work since many ppl use OEM spindles with aftermarket arms.

[camarodude87]

Here is a photo of the Upper control arms. I have noticed that it doesnt look like the ones on the site. I am guessing it is a older version? Can anyone confirm this for me?

Thanks

[csouth]

PM Blake Foster "killer69" and ask him to take a look at the pics. He's THE guy over at Speedtech.

[camarodude87]

Thanks Chris. I already have, was just hoping someone would chime in before Sunday.

[jknight16]

Even though the speed tech arms have a spring pocket for conventional springs, they are designed for use with T-bar coilovers. That spring pocket can handle the force, where your factory stamped arms...shouldn't.

I would verify you have the correct length coilover for Speedtech lowers, I can't tell you that for sure. It could be a material difference vs. a stock or ridetech lower.

Regarding the ridetech spindle, I don't know, but generally a mismatch of significant parts can create some funky results. It'll bolt together and may even look good, but you may be leaving some handling performance on the table.

[the owl]

Those speedtech control arms do work with ridetech drop spindles. I have that setup, I opted to go with Viking coils but they are the same physical size as ridetech coils. My coils do have a t-bar at the bottom vut that just slides in the joint that is already there.

Pm me if you have questions or need pics.