Maximum Motorsports control arms

[jymboslice]

Hey, does anyone use the maximum motorsports rear lower control arms for the 11'-12' 5.0's? im thinking about getting a set soon.

Heres the link to them:
Maximum Motorsports 2011 GT Aluminum Rear Lower Control Arms [MM5RLCA-52] : Lethal Performance, Performance parts for Ford Mustangs

Thoughts or opinions on them?

 

[NemeCes]

I don't think you can go wrong with MM since they are a tried and trusted company when it comes to mustang suspension.

 

[Tob]

If road racing/"spirited" street driving is your bag then these will be a perfect match.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/content/large_images/rear_susp/Mm5RLCA-52_LG.jpg

If you like to dump the clutch every now and then or hit the digs then I'd move up to their more serious offering, the XD or Extreme Duty arm.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/content/large_images/rear_susp/Mm5RLCA-53_LG.jpg

XD Rear Lower Control Arms, 2005+ Mustang [Mm5RLCA-53] : Maximum Motorsports, the Latemodel Mustang Performance Suspension Leader!

The XD arm will handle anything you can throw at it, every time. They come adjusted to exactly match the center to center dimensions of the stock arms. You're going to hear some individuals mention the heim joints and how they transmit additional NVH throughout the cabin. AFAIC, they don't. I have plenty of fox chassis MM components as well as S197 stuff from them as well. As long as you stay away from a poly or heim at the upper arm you'll be fine.

The bottom line is that they work. They articulate with no bind and won't deflect no matter how hard you thrash. The joints are simple to replace if they ever wear out on you. If you're interested, I did a writeup on them when I installed a pair on my '09 GT500.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...-parts-mm-xd-rlcas-panhard-bar-roush-uca.html

 

[jymboslice]

Do you know any place that has the XD arms at a cheaper price? and would they be good for spirited driving too and not just drag racing? I'm not going to road race the car but would like it to handle good on the street.

I'm also thinking about gettting the BMR adjustable panhard bar when i swap the control arms out. The BMR one is like $140 or so.. should i just spend the extra $30 for the MM panhard bar?

I was also planning on getting the relocation brackets for the lower control arms too. Do you think they are necessary or what?

Thanks for all the info too