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Old 04-22-2006, 10:31 PM
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I'm getting upper and lower control arms next... what should I look at and where?
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Old 04-22-2006, 10:37 PM
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Right now im thinking BBK upper and lower from Summit for $295.95. Is there a better buy?
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Old 04-22-2006, 10:52 PM
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Lots of people like the Granatelli control arms, about $165 for upper and lower on eBay...
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yeah i didnt think of ebay... good call
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+1 ebay. i got UPR upper and lower adjustables on there for 180.
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Did you notice a $180 difference? Cause I'm reallll tight on cash.
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Old 04-22-2006, 11:08 PM
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hadnt even installed them yet but UPR is a good company. theyre prolly alot higher new, these were slightly used and in great shape.
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just make sure lower arms have spherical bearings on one end
to prevent suspension binding. Have read that they are VERY important.
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+1 for the granatelli motorsports control arms... thats what i have, i love them. plus... they are greasable....
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I'd say it depends on your goals for the car. What are your intensions?
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