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: Blew out my driver side lower arm! Horror!


feedphillipnow
Apr 14th, 03, 9:07 PM
Well the bottom side arm tore out and was dragging, it was horrible! I need to post my photo, is there a way to do it without HTML on the web? Just like an upload on here of some kind..... gotta see it! Need advice yet again tongue.gif

BB_Mike
Apr 15th, 03, 12:51 AM
Just reference my photos. :D

http://www.auburnextremeracing.com/drivers/mike/frame/

I added a little brace for the 2nd go-round.

I drove it home with the lower arm partially attached. Kept pulling to the left. graemlins/sad.gif

feedphillipnow
Apr 15th, 03, 5:36 AM
When i drop in my new lower arm is it going to be a pain in the ass to deal with my coil spring? :eek: Im buying 2" drop spindles as well, I may wait and do it all at once while im down there. Not sure....

MAXX2
Apr 15th, 03, 9:42 AM
Definitely do it all at once, as you have mentioned.

What manufacturer are you using for the 2" dropped spindles?

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feedphillipnow
Apr 16th, 03, 12:44 AM
You know Im not sure, I remember seeing some really good brands in a chevy mag, or hot rodding magazine cant remember which, I remember they are red, I'll dig it out this week, what brands are good and afforadable? Can I drop it with just coil spring spindles? I'm actually wanting to go 2 1/2 - 3" in the front and eventually I'll do the back, probablly 2". I want the front dipped first though since I'll be working in that area, plus you know.... $$$$$ :eek:

feedphillipnow
Apr 16th, 03, 1:41 AM
I've really confused myself with suspension. Most of the kits like with SuperiorSpindles.com they just look like a bracket, does that type illiminate the need for coil springs? Ah, so confused on what is needed and what is not.

redbuick
Apr 16th, 03, 8:52 AM
I have torn out both sides(bottom rear)on my 67'Buick GS, after cleaning up the broken peice and welding it back in I got two peices of 3/16" angle iron and bent it to conform to frame/controll arm mount and welded one on eack side, problem corected. This was a common problem on GM cars. Gee Mike, mine kinda pulled to one side too :eek:

feedphillipnow
Apr 16th, 03, 11:07 PM
haha, yeah pulling to one side..... go figure ;) Still searching for info about coil springs and spindles.... :mad: heh

feedphillipnow
Apr 17th, 03, 1:31 AM
well everywhere I look for coil springs there around a 1" drop, I have only seen 2" for camaro, I dont want to use drop spindles, mostly do to cost and i have no idea how to do it, springs are easy! Need to find a brand..... :eek:

Slo307
Apr 17th, 03, 3:59 PM
I like my Edelbrock Eibach springs. Nice drop good ride & handling.