Opentracker Upper Control Arm question
ORIGINAL: 1968notchback
Okay, that sounds definitive. I guess I can wait a bit but it seems that the support for Mustangs really is miles behind the GM classic cars. My brother has a Camaro and a '79 TransAm Firebird and it's amazing how much more stuff there is for those cars compared to classic Mustangs. I may just have to go with another vendor if I can't get information from opentracker soon.
I don't understand why vendors don't give the brand names of the parts they sell--you can't figure out if the brake parts or ball joints were made in America by Raybestos, Moog or Sp!cer or shipped over in a container from China. At least at Amazon.com you know what you're buying up front.
This is why they're getting my business for suspension and brake parts. Besides their 10x2" rear drums are only about $23 (Raybestos)which is less than half what everyone else is selling them for.
ORIGINAL: 67_Mustang
I actually talked to Shari at OTR a couple of days agoand she said John hurt his back a couple of weeks ago, thats why there havn't been any replies. She said they're doing their best toreply to emails and getback to everyone.
Shari helped me out, she wasgreat. Just give them a bit of time and they'll get back to you.
I actually talked to Shari at OTR a couple of days agoand she said John hurt his back a couple of weeks ago, thats why there havn't been any replies. She said they're doing their best toreply to emails and getback to everyone.
Shari helped me out, she wasgreat. Just give them a bit of time and they'll get back to you.
I don't understand why vendors don't give the brand names of the parts they sell--you can't figure out if the brake parts or ball joints were made in America by Raybestos, Moog or Sp!cer or shipped over in a container from China. At least at Amazon.com you know what you're buying up front.
This is why they're getting my business for suspension and brake parts. Besides their 10x2" rear drums are only about $23 (Raybestos)which is less than half what everyone else is selling them for.
BTW: I *think* Mustang Depot stocks some of the OPR stuff as well. So you might be able to purchase from them.
I have been running some first generation OPR stuff (from before it was OPR) onthe '66, as have a few others on this site. Very nice quality!
Good luck,
I always found them excellent to deal with when shipping stuff to me in the Netherlands and the product is top quality as scott says some mustang part house do carry his stuff.
Update: I went to Sears and bought a 1 1/4" socket (3/4" drive) to takethe capends off the control arm shaft. I got one side off and it was obvious that the threads in the control arm were finished. I could not get the other cap off even with my longest breaker bar, WD-40, heat and some whacks from a ballpeen hammer. That's too bad since the arm was in great shape--hardly any rust and no signs of damage or wear.
So I need two new upper control arms. I'll try sending Opentracker another email since his products seem to be the best quality for the money.
So I need two new upper control arms. I'll try sending Opentracker another email since his products seem to be the best quality for the money.
ORIGINAL: 67 evil eleanor
Good luck, I've tried several times over several weeks. NO RESPONSE. Soooooooo, I've decided to go with another company. The best way to go out of business, is not to do business. I was concerned about "if having a problem with their product, or needing help", and not being able to get in contact with them. Not to say they don't make good stuff. Butttttttttt.............................. .I gave up. Make your own judgement.
Good luck, I've tried several times over several weeks. NO RESPONSE. Soooooooo, I've decided to go with another company. The best way to go out of business, is not to do business. I was concerned about "if having a problem with their product, or needing help", and not being able to get in contact with them. Not to say they don't make good stuff. Butttttttttt.............................. .I gave up. Make your own judgement.
If hurt, I can understand. I have heard nothing but good comments about his products, howeverI did try fora period of about 4 weeks to contact them, without areply.If he's up and running now, I will try again.
ORIGINAL: Daze
As a friend of John at Opentracker I hope you will give them a second chance. John is a really good guy who's #1 goal, like mine, is to help people. John is a 1 man show. he makes all is product by hand and his quality is top notch. as of late he has been hurt and in spite of that is still working to fill orders, just not as fast as he was. If any one has any questions about opentracker's product feel free to ask me and I will be happy to answer your questions.
As a friend of John at Opentracker I hope you will give them a second chance. John is a really good guy who's #1 goal, like mine, is to help people. John is a 1 man show. he makes all is product by hand and his quality is top notch. as of late he has been hurt and in spite of that is still working to fill orders, just not as fast as he was. If any one has any questions about opentracker's product feel free to ask me and I will be happy to answer your questions.
Does this mean that the "custom" arm comes with a thinner frame than the "heavy duty" arm since the Moog shaft kit can't be $85 more than a non-Moog shaft.
And what kind of frames are being used for the "Street" arms? Are they thin Chinese junk? The "Street Ready" arm is just $190 and the reinforced street arm is $260. What kind of components come on these arms since it's obvious that everything is cheaper with these arms.
Is the "custom" upper arm a "street" arm with Moog balljoints? I'm not on a tight budget and can afford any of these, but I like to know what I'm buying. His product lineup is really confusing.
If you know the answers please post them.
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