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03-18-2018 #1Registered User
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Help choosing best Upper/Lower Control Arm + Spindle Combo
I'm trying to pick out a good Upper/Lower Control Arm + Spindle combo for my 1970 Buick Skylark and I'm stuck between the two:
1) UMI Upper/Lower 0.9 + 0.5 Tall BJ w/ ridetech Spindle
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2) ridetech Upper+Lower StrongArms w/ Ridetech Spindle
Reason Im considering UMI Control Arms is because I didn't see any descriptions of the Strong Arms having 0.9/0.5 taller BJ's, so I'm thinking maybe the UMI ones might be better. At the same time I feel like I should go strictly RideTech since all parts were designed to work together as a system.
Can someone enlighten me on this or recommend a better setup?
Purpose of the car is purely street driving/daily driver with modern handling.
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading
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03-18-2018 #2Registered User
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My .02
1- BMR with the same ball joints and mentioned in the umi setup for a more economical setup
2- speedtech high clearance uppers with the powers and speedtech AFX/ATS spindles. That C7 bearing pack is second to none. That sealed bearing can't be touched by anything else in my opinion.
My BMR first choice if your on a budget, but the speedtech 2nd choice if u want the best available. I've had both in that same order first the BMR stuff then upgraded to the AFX/ATS spindle and both awesome setups within the budget I was shooting for. The speedtech I wouldn't mess with at all now. Car is awesome since I never have to worry about greasing, torqueing or any maintenance to that bearing pack. So much other stuff to worry about it's nice to know I don't have to worry about the spindles. Like I said I've ran both on my car both awesome but if I did it again I'd go straight to speedtech stuff. With that said I still think that BMR stuff is awesome and reasonably priced and made in the US so u know it's quality.
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03-19-2018 #3Registered User
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