Upper/lower control arms
04-22-2006, 10:31 PM
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Upper/lower control arms
I'm getting upper and lower control arms next... what should I look at and where?
04-22-2006, 10:37 PM
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RE: Upper/lower control arms
Right now im thinking BBK upper and lower from Summit for $295.95. Is there a better buy?
04-22-2006, 10:52 PM
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RE: Upper/lower control arms
Lots of people like the Granatelli control arms, about $165 for upper and lower on eBay...
04-22-2006, 10:53 PM
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RE: Upper/lower control arms
yeah i didnt think of ebay... good call
04-22-2006, 11:04 PM
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RE: Upper/lower control arms
+1 ebay. i got UPR upper and lower adjustables on there for 180.
04-22-2006, 11:04 PM
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RE: Upper/lower control arms
Did you notice a $180 difference? Cause I'm reallll tight on cash.
04-22-2006, 11:08 PM
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RE: Upper/lower control arms
hadnt even installed them yet but UPR is a good company. theyre prolly alot higher new, these were slightly used and in great shape.
04-22-2006, 11:13 PM
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RE: Upper/lower control arms
just make sure lower arms have spherical bearings on one end
to prevent suspension binding. Have read that they are VERY important.
04-23-2006, 12:03 AM
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RE: Upper/lower control arms
+1 for the granatelli motorsports control arms... thats what i have, i love them. plus... they are greasable....
04-23-2006, 01:37 AM
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RE: Upper/lower control arms
I'd say it depends on your goals for the car. What are your intensions?