MM improvements

[steve fox]

Against my sceptical thinking, I installed a set of metco control arms and set the front end to car fixers specs of zero, zero and 6.5. The revised alignment specs required the camber bolt modification. I am amazed to feel such a difference. The car has stopped fighting me thru the steering wheel. Handling seems just as precise (even with zero camber) while the rear end feels more stable.
I think the car benefits from these upgrades more now than when new since it not so tight anymore.
I will post my experience with the NAPA rotor/pad combination after they have been in service a while. I can say the rotors do not rust up like the others I have used.

[drummerboi]

Hey what do you mean it's stop fighting you? Did u get a lot of
Force feedback from the wheel? I Ono I do and I had been wodering if that was normal

[steve fox]

It seemed like the tires would follow every groove in the street. It would require a firm grip on the wheel not the typical one finger arm on the window sill my CV SP require. I thought it was due to the wider tires or the stiff sidewall (unlike the michelin highway tires on the CV) of the lower profile BFG KDWS.
Now it seems it was the front end geometry at least. When the car went for alignment we discovered we needed the camber kit to achieve car fixers spec. We also discovered a slightly loose lower ball joint on the drivers side. I repalced them both right then. I drove the car for several weeks until the kit arrived. I noticed no difference during this time. Once the FE was aligned and the control arms were installed the difference was immediately noticable. The car is a civilized sleeper now. I think it handles high speed turns like accelerating around a freeway on ramp maybe better than ever. I also know I wont be eating the inside edge of my tires. In fact it seems there is more corner grip now that the tire sits flat on the road.
I do not know which made the most improvement but the rear end does not move now. I did not realize I could feel the rear end flex until it stopped doing it. I highly recommend this set up.

[fastblackmerc]

Why would you be skeptical of tried and true upgrades?

Sounds just like "Should I install 4.10"s?".... after the install they say "I wish I'd have done it sooner!"

You think your MM handles good with just the Metco rear control arms? You need to install Addco front and rear sway bars and Metco Watts link..... 100% improvement in handling over what you have now.

[steve fox]

I looked at the watts link but could not see what benefit it would have. The control arms keep the axle perpendicular to the direction of travel. The stock watts links simply allow the suspension to collapse in a straight line up. I suspect a larger diameter sway bar would reduce body roll. However it seems controlled now.
Maybe later I will discover the watts link bushings worn out, then a replacement will be justified.
One thing after another.