I have done a lot of research on the site on suspension upgrades,. I have decided to get new springs (1" lower), new Bilsteins or Varishocks, new rear control arms and new front end polygraphite bushings and components. To go the next step with upper control arms is expensive and with lower contol arms is really expensive. SC&C seems to have the best packages, and my question is will I notice a big difference by upgrading the front control arms.

Most new tubular style control arms have a better steering geometry built in. I just finished completely rebuilding my suspension front and rear using Hotchkis coil springs, sway bars and rear control arms. For the front, I used Global West control arms. As for shocks, I went with QA1 all the way around. Sure, I spent some serious cash, but the difference is like night and day. I would tend to stay with the well known companies since their products are proven and bolt in with no problems.

Eric
69SS

Eric
69SS

I think unless you're a professional driver doing road races, you won't notice the difference between aftermarket tubular upper and lower control arms and the stock arms.

The real difference will be had with new bushings, good springs & shocks, matched swaybars and the reduced ride height. The only thing I would do (and have done on mine) is box the lower FRONT control arms for additional strength. http://www.einstyn.com/einstyn-hardtop-05.htm

This way, your car will look stock, which can be a factor if/when you resell.

I think unless you're a professional driver doing road races, you won't notice the difference between aftermarket tubular upper and lower control arms and the stock arms.I can assure you, your grandma could feel the difference between 1.5*+ and 6*+ Caster... Grandma might like it better stock though, as most grandmas aren't too concerned with steering feedback and road feel. ;)

More caster is the only benefit of aftermarket arms, unless you also change the camber curve (which then requires aftermarket arms to correct balljoint angle and camber settings)