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: new lower a-arms


ricks_67
Mar 16th, 07, 5:53 PM
I found these on ebay the company that makes them is pretty well known in the truck suspension business.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/tubular-lower-control-arms-for-chevelle-abody-mcgaughys_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42609QQitemZ2 90042202706QQtcZphoto

bri2203
Mar 17th, 07, 1:35 AM
Here is a few things I question about the new control arms
1. it doesn't look look like they have a provision for the stock sway bar mounting. The description says it does but it isn't clear in the picture.
2. Are there holes in the control arm for shocks?
3. to my knowledge most chevelle springs are made almost flat at the top(frame) and they keep a standard slope so it sits in the pocket and the pressure is distrubuted through-out the pocket instead of the the point where the springs is digging into the control arm. If this is the case I think for it to be possible for the spring to dig a hole in the control arm. Sorry for the poor description
4. you still have to install the bushing and balljoints yourself.


I would buy 2 used ones before spending the money on those. I like to try and keep orginal parts on my car as much as I can.

In 10 year you might decide you want different bushings or new balljoints. Then you have to figure out if they are the stock chevelle size. The company might no longer be in business , or they are discontinued etc..

I plan on putting on tubular adjustable control arms/ balljoints on my chevelle but I plan on documenting it well and plan on asking what models parts were used.

dirtrocker
Mar 17th, 07, 8:23 AM
There were these too. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230102047702&rd=1&rd=1

ricks_67
Mar 17th, 07, 8:33 AM
I sent the guy on ebay bri2203's response, hopefully he will answer and post a better picture and I'll post it here.
I can see there are nuts inside for the shock absorbers to bolt up to.

Derek69SS
Mar 17th, 07, 11:43 AM
I like these better for less money.
http://www.classicperform.com/NewProducts/2006/NewFiles/TubularArms.htm

They use a plastic bushing comparable to delrin, which will outlast poly or rubber, eliminate deflection, etc. They also do not include a ball-joint, which IMHO is good, as it keeps the cost of the arms low while keeping your options open for SC&C's tall balljoints, or a higher quality balljoint such as DANA/Spicer. (Howe Precision or DANA/Spicer are the only brands of balljoint I will ever use on my car)