Lower Control Arms
11-02-2006, 10:11 PM
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Lower Control Arms
Ok, i've heard some stuff about control arms breaking, and i also need better traction, has anyone heard any news about these and also why are they called "Race" is that just a marketing ploy or something.
http://www.steeda.com/products/steed...trail_arms.php
http://www.steeda.com/products/steed...trail_arms.php
11-02-2006, 11:58 PM
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RE: Lower Control Arms
OK,
The stock control arms don't break. However, they are flimsy and they flex too much. This causes wheelhop and loss of traction.
Aftermarket control arms are stiffer and have solid bushings instead of the soft rubber ones in the OEM design. This stops the flexing and gives you more traction.
The only control arms that I have heard of breakage issues on are the Steeda billet aluminum ones....and even then it is only on high HP cars: guys that drag race with superchargers or nitrous on slicks
The ones you linked to are called "Race" becasuse they have solid steel "rod end" bushings on the ends. This gives you the least flexing and therefore the most traction. However, they also transmit a lot of road noise and vibration. This makes them unsuitable for use on a "daily driver" becasue they make your ride loud and uncomfortable to drive.
I would go here: http://www.bmrfabrication.com/2005Mustang.htm
...and have a look at theirs. The BMR tubular steel control arms are, in my opinion, the standard by which all others are judged. They are available in different types to suit your needs. The street "Combo" type with a poly bushing on one end and a rod-end on the other are the hot ticket.
The stock control arms don't break. However, they are flimsy and they flex too much. This causes wheelhop and loss of traction.
Aftermarket control arms are stiffer and have solid bushings instead of the soft rubber ones in the OEM design. This stops the flexing and gives you more traction.
The only control arms that I have heard of breakage issues on are the Steeda billet aluminum ones....and even then it is only on high HP cars: guys that drag race with superchargers or nitrous on slicks
The ones you linked to are called "Race" becasuse they have solid steel "rod end" bushings on the ends. This gives you the least flexing and therefore the most traction. However, they also transmit a lot of road noise and vibration. This makes them unsuitable for use on a "daily driver" becasue they make your ride loud and uncomfortable to drive.
I would go here: http://www.bmrfabrication.com/2005Mustang.htm
...and have a look at theirs. The BMR tubular steel control arms are, in my opinion, the standard by which all others are judged. They are available in different types to suit your needs. The street "Combo" type with a poly bushing on one end and a rod-end on the other are the hot ticket.
11-03-2006, 11:07 AM
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RE: Lower Control Arms
The CHE ones aren't bad.
I haven't used them personally. I don't like them becasue they don't have a grease fitting on them. However, CHE claims they use a dual-material (delrin and poly) system that means you don't need to grease them. I'm a bit skeptical--I have seen delrin bushings run on a Turbo Buick, and they squeaked. So I'm not really sure about these.
However, there's a lot of guys using them and I haven't heard any legitimate complaints, so I'd guess they are probably fine.
I haven't used them personally. I don't like them becasue they don't have a grease fitting on them. However, CHE claims they use a dual-material (delrin and poly) system that means you don't need to grease them. I'm a bit skeptical--I have seen delrin bushings run on a Turbo Buick, and they squeaked. So I'm not really sure about these.
However, there's a lot of guys using them and I haven't heard any legitimate complaints, so I'd guess they are probably fine.
11-03-2006, 12:37 PM
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RE: Lower Control Arms
bring grease for the bushings? Not sure what you mean there. The che's I have come with a small amount of grease that you apply to the mounting surface after you clean it. Mine haven't squeaked yet, but like CrazyAl I'm a bit skeptical.
ORIGINAL: androdz
the adjustables I am planning to buy bring grease for the bushings... hmm
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the adjustables I am planning to buy bring grease for the bushings... hmm
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11-03-2006, 01:32 PM
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RE: Lower Control Arms
ORIGINAL: androdz
the adjustables I am planning to buy bring grease for the bushings... hmm
Att. Andrew
the adjustables I am planning to buy bring grease for the bushings... hmm
Att. Andrew
11-03-2006, 02:50 PM
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RE: Lower Control Arms
Why did you change?
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I have some adj. che lcas for sale on ebay...I have a thread in the parts for sale section of these forums.....min 100.00 bid no reserve.....item #250044189853
ORIGINAL: androdz
the adjustables I am planning to buy bring grease for the bushings... hmm
Att. Andrew
the adjustables I am planning to buy bring grease for the bushings... hmm
Att. Andrew
11-03-2006, 08:01 PM
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RE: Lower Control Arms
nothing wrong with them..they worked great....highly recommended.....they were for a buddy's car...now we are going to use full drag susupension...with rod ends. They were only on the car for 2 days/about 80 miles. If he didnt decide on rod end suspension, we would of left them on the car.