As far as getting these cars to hook, what is the general consensus on Edelbrock or Currie Adjustable Upper Control Arms? Using the SSM (Jegs Brand) bars for the lowers.

And perhaps still have a little improvement on handling for the road.

Thanks, Dan


thanks, Dan

Dan, looking at the two I can't see much of a difference? I'm sure Dennis or one of the other suspension Guru's could tell you. Did you notice a difference with the SSM bars???

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/ProductsRE.aspx?id=2043 (http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/ProductsRE.aspx?id=2043)

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/suspension/suspension.shtml (http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/suspension/suspension.shtml)
(http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/ProductsRE.aspx?id=2043)

I wonder what the general consensus is with using spherical or Johnny joints at all 8 corners if you had some UMI lowers and the Wolfe race craft upper bearings???? Maybe a set of Dick Miller rear springs and a H&R partsnstuff rear roll bar???

Dan, looking at the two I can't see much of a difference? I'm sure Dennis or one of the other suspension Guru's could tell you. Did you notice a difference with the SSM bars???

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/ProductsRE.aspx?id=2043 (http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/ProductsRE.aspx?id=2043)

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/suspension/suspension.shtml (http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/suspension/suspension.shtml)
(http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/ProductsRE.aspx?id=2043)

I wonder what the general consensus is with using spherical or Johnny joints at all 8 corners if you had some UMI lowers and the Wolfe race craft upper bearings???? Maybe a set of Dick Miller rear springs and a H&R partsnstuff rear roll bar???



Hi John,

To be honest I just finally got them on a couple of hours a go and just took the car around the block a few times to make sure there was no obvious weird sounds. So I didn't pound into it as of yet - I'm beat now - so tomorrow I'll go out and double check everything and make sure all is tight. Then give it some boost and she if she responds any better ;) - geezz - I hope so it does, those bars were a lot of work for this old guy. :)

John, as always, thanks for your help

Dan

The Edlebrock arms use Currie joints at the frame attachment...they are basically the same arms.

The Edlebrock arms use Currie joints at the frame attachment...they are basically the same arms.
The Edelbrock arms use a Spherical bearing, while the Currie arms use the Johnny Joint which is a urethane bushed spherical bearing so it has some "give" Similar, but not really the same. Ive never ridden in a car w/ either of them, but i do have the Currie arms isntalled on my 'velle.
My guess is that the ride would not be as harsh on the Currie arms compared to the Edelbrock arms. The handling performace would probably be identical on both tho.

Actually Bill, I have the Edlebrock arms. They use a Johnny Joint design at the frame side upper links (patented joint courtesy of Currie Enterprises). The Edlebrock joint is Teflon lined vs. polyurethane.

Dennis, I searched out all the old threads on polly and the different arms available. One thread caught my attention in particular, the one about having bearings/Johnny Joints all the way around. I think it was a guy from E-Brock said it was a bad idea, too much lateral movement???

Is it a problem???? Like if one was going to use Currie trac uppers, UMI lowers (rod ends), and the Wolfe bearings???

Thanks!

I remember that thread. I thought I had had mentioned somewhere in there that I had less than 1/4" of tire to sheet metal clearance and have never experienced a rub problem of any kind...even on the race track at max lateral load. To answer the question no, there is no excessive lateral locating problem with running bearings in all 8 locations. Although I have since added a PHB, it didn't have a problem before either. The bar was added for RRCH purposes.

Dennis,

Thanks for your quick response, now I almost am afraid to ask - I just installed the Jegster Lift Bars (aka ssm bars) on the lowers with plans to install the Edelbrock Adjustable Upper Control Arms.

Do you think this would be and ok setup? Mainly the car is street driven; my goal is to improve on handling while improving on traction (transferring some power to speed) would be nice as well).

thanks, Dan

I have SSM lowers and Edelbrock adjustable uppers. Works fine, I have no issues or complaints.

I have SSM lowers and Edelbrock adjustable uppers. Works fine, I have no issues or complaints.

Jim,

Thanks - I think that is the way I am going with mine as well. A quick question...Did you feel any improvement at all, in either traction or handling over the stock setup?

Dan

Well, I never really had a stock setup. When I got the car, it had ladder bars which gave a horrible ride! I took them off and installed SSM's which were an immediate improvement. Recently I added the adjustable upper to correct for pinion angle. The Edelbrock uppers are real nice quality and easy to adjust. The car rides good now.

As already stated Dan, no problem running the SSM with Edlebrock arms.

As already stated Dan, no problem running the SSM with Edlebrock arms.

Jim & Dennis - thanks guys!

Dan

Actually Bill, I have the Edlebrock arms. They use a Johnny Joint design at the frame side upper links (patented joint courtesy of Currie Enterprises). The Edlebrock joint is Teflon lined vs. polyurethane.
Thanks for the correction, Dennis. I wasnt aware of that.