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Old 11-27-11, 04:41 PM
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Default Lower Control Arms..replace or new bushings?

Easy question..would it be more worth my time to get a set of Supra lower control arms? Or replace the bushings on my stock ones?
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buy supra lca,, trust me im a doctor
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Well, if the ball joints are fine, no need to replace the whole thing. Just replace the bushings. Besides there's no difference in performance or handling even if you change to the Supra control arms.
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If you have over 175k miles it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace the arms just to get some fresh ball joints.
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ball joints are unreplaceable so you mine aswell do them now, no telling how long there going to last on a almost 20year old car. and the 97 twin turbo supra arms are made of aluminum versus cast steel which saves 7 pounds in unsprung weight which aids in acceleration, brakeing, and cornering.. read a book
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if the ball joints are good, keep em for now. if they're done, upgrade to supra ones. simple isht.
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