Control Arms Question

WhiteMamba · October 14th, 2010, 03:35 PM

Here is a link to some rear control arms with poly bushings...

Never heard of this brand....are they any good???

1979-2004 Ford Mustang Rear Control Arms Set NEW!!!: eBay Motors (item 260674833792 end time Oct-17-10 13:09:38 PDT)

lilspanky9119 · October 14th, 2010, 03:43 PM

I dont even see a brand on there, I mean they cant be that bad. They are control arms.

WhiteMamba · October 14th, 2010, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by lilspanky9119

I dont even see a brand on there, I mean they cant be that bad. They are control arms.

exactly! LOL...they look nice but if there no better than stock I dont want them...

RJankow661zacky69 · October 14th, 2010, 03:54 PM

Ditto spanky's comment. They look like the generic JEGS, Summit, made in China cheapies. Better than stock no doubt. I'd recommend reading Maximum Motorsports CA info page before I bought those though.

ryans88gt · October 14th, 2010, 04:09 PM

bushings will blow out in less than 1000 miles... lol

sk1nner · October 14th, 2010, 04:19 PM

even if the bushings suck the arms should be worth the price.

*noob question, and slight hijack* i know every one says get new rear control arms, but why. whats the added benefit?

ryans88gt · October 14th, 2010, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by sk1nner

even if the bushings suck the arms should be worth the price.

*noob question, and slight hijack* i know every one says get new rear control arms, but why. whats the added benefit?

deflection in the stamped stock control arms causes the axle to move in ways it was not intended to. The stock rubber bushings have too much give in them and they windup and cause wheel hop.

WhiteMamba · October 14th, 2010, 04:44 PM

there polyurethane bushings...

sk1nner · October 14th, 2010, 05:07 PM

has any one tried boxing the stock ones to make them stronger?

the ebay ones look like the sumit ones.
Summit Racing SUM-790000R-W - Summit Racing Street & Strip® Upper and Lower Control Arms - Overview - SummitRacing.com

jessemachone · October 14th, 2010, 05:15 PM

please don't tell me that you are considering those for this car:How much difference does a cutout make on turbo car answered...

you are going to spend how much on engine/turbo work and then cheap out on control arms?

I have the extreme duty ones from maximum motor sports. I couldn't be happier with them. I can't speak for any other brands out there but the old saying has pretty much held true in my life - you get what you pay for.

FastStang91Lx · October 14th, 2010, 08:07 PM

DO NOT BUY THEM. I bought the same identical looking ones off ebay (not sure if it was the same seller though), and was rewarded by tearing the metal on one of them while doing a burnout on the street. Then I had to hop it home, lol. I emailed them with pics and they sent a new one, but when I got it I just boxed it up with the other one and sold it back on ebay. That was less than 500 miles too.

WhiteMamba · October 14th, 2010, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

DO NOT BUY THEM. I bought the same identical looking ones off ebay (not sure if it was the same seller though), and was rewarded by tearing the metal on one of them while doing a burnout on the street. Then I had to hop it home, lol. I emailed them with pics and they sent a new one, but when I got it I just boxed it up with the other one and sold it back on ebay. That was less than 500 miles too.

thats all i need to hear!!! so what brand is best bang for buck???

FastStang91Lx · October 14th, 2010, 08:30 PM

Anything in a double adjustable so you can set your 'bite' better. I have some used UPR's with the sperical bushings, but they haven't migrated onto the car yet.

FastStang91Lx · October 14th, 2010, 08:34 PM

These are mine, but I think I only paid 160 slightly used. They wrecked the car, or so they said, lol.

79-98 MUSTANG UPPER LOWER CONTROL ARMS SUSPENSION KIT: eBay Motors (item 110596063396 end time Oct-18-10 05:51:35 PDT)

Edit: I just looked back, I paid 260 used. I got f-cked! But at least they look new

flyin ryan · October 14th, 2010, 09:01 PM

I've always liked the TRZ and Edelbrock adjustable uppers... great quality.

Those misc ebay control arms have had plenty of threads on corral.net about damage occurring so i'd stay away. I've even posted a thread somewhere in this section with some examples etc. UPR is probably the cheapest without major build quality issues

WhiteMamba · October 14th, 2010, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

These are mine, but I think I only paid 160 slightly used. They wrecked the car, or so they said, lol.

79-98 MUSTANG UPPER LOWER CONTROL ARMS SUSPENSION KIT: eBay Motors (item 110596063396 end time Oct-18-10 05:51:35 PDT)

Edit: I just looked back, I paid 260 used. I got f-cked! But at least they look new

Those are nice as hell! I just put an offer in on them.

EscortSportage · October 14th, 2010, 09:34 PM

buy my Metco boxed control arms im selling upper n lower 100 bucks!

WhiteMamba · October 14th, 2010, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by EscortSportage

buy my Metco boxed control arms im selling upper n lower 100 bucks!

I'll take them so long as they deny my offer on fleabay (which im sure they will).

Do you have a link? Are they used? They come with bushings? How is the install and how tight do they make the car?

horsepowerjunkie · October 14th, 2010, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by sk1nner

has any one tried boxing the stock ones to make them stronger?

the ebay ones look like the sumit ones.
Summit Racing SUM-790000R-W - Summit Racing Street & Strip® Upper and Lower Control Arms - Overview - SummitRacing.com

I box welded a set of stock upper's and lower's years ago and added Energy Suspension poly bushings. They are still in my old 88 Notch that I just sold. Just 2 weeks ago the car ran a 10.80 @ 124 with a 1.53 60 ft, 1500 rpm foot brake launch. Not to bad for some modified stock arms!

October 14th, 2010, 03:35 PM	#1
WhiteMamba Regular 88 Notch Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saint Charles IL Posts: 431 iTrader: 0 reviews	Control Arms Question Here is a link to some rear control arms with poly bushings... Never heard of this brand....are they any good??? 1979-2004 Ford Mustang Rear Control Arms Set NEW!!!: eBay Motors (item 260674833792 end time Oct-17-10 13:09:38 PDT) __________________ 88 Notchy 306 with 70mm Turbo 510 RWHP on 10lbs K thnx Can we chat?

October 14th, 2010, 03:43 PM	#2
lilspanky9119 Enthusiast 98 Mustang GT 4.6L v8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 386 FL Posts: 579 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont even see a brand on there, I mean they cant be that bad. They are control arms. __________________ 3:73 gears, Steed tri-ax, Mac o/r pro chamber mid pipe, w/ 2 chamber 2.5” Flowmasters,C&L upper plenum, Livernois PI intake swap kit, Steeda timing adjuster 16', FR 70mm throttle body, FR aluminum driveshaft, Lowering springs, BBK CAI

October 14th, 2010, 04:09 PM	#5
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	bushings will blow out in less than 1000 miles... lol __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

October 14th, 2010, 04:19 PM	#6
sk1nner Regular 93 lx 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 206 iTrader: 1 reviews	even if the bushings suck the arms should be worth the price. noob question, and slight hijack i know every one says get new rear control arms, but why. whats the added benefit? __________________

October 14th, 2010, 04:44 PM	#8
WhiteMamba Regular 88 Notch Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saint Charles IL Posts: 431 iTrader: 0 reviews	there polyurethane bushings... __________________ 88 Notchy 306 with 70mm Turbo 510 RWHP on 10lbs K thnx Can we chat?

October 14th, 2010, 03:54 PM	#4
RJankow661zacky69 Newbie 91' GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Linden, MI Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ditto spanky's comment. They look like the generic JEGS, Summit, made in China cheapies. Better than stock no doubt. I'd recommend reading Maximum Motorsports CA info page before I bought those though.

October 14th, 2010, 05:07 PM	#9
sk1nner Regular 93 lx 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 206 iTrader: 1 reviews	has any one tried boxing the stock ones to make them stronger? the ebay ones look like the sumit ones. Summit Racing SUM-790000R-W - Summit Racing Street & Strip® Upper and Lower Control Arms - Overview - SummitRacing.com __________________

October 14th, 2010, 08:07 PM	#11
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	DO NOT BUY THEM. I bought the same identical looking ones off ebay (not sure if it was the same seller though), and was rewarded by tearing the metal on one of them while doing a burnout on the street. Then I had to hop it home, lol. I emailed them with pics and they sent a new one, but when I got it I just boxed it up with the other one and sold it back on ebay. That was less than 500 miles too. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

October 14th, 2010, 08:30 PM	#13
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Anything in a double adjustable so you can set your 'bite' better. I have some used UPR's with the sperical bushings, but they haven't migrated onto the car yet. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

October 14th, 2010, 08:34 PM	#14
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	These are mine, but I think I only paid 160 slightly used. They wrecked the car, or so they said, lol. 79-98 MUSTANG UPPER LOWER CONTROL ARMS SUSPENSION KIT: eBay Motors (item 110596063396 end time Oct-18-10 05:51:35 PDT) Edit: I just looked back, I paid 260 used. I got f-cked! But at least they look new __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184 Last edited by FastStang91Lx; October 14th, 2010 at 08:42 PM.

October 14th, 2010, 09:01 PM	#15
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've always liked the TRZ and Edelbrock adjustable uppers... great quality. Those misc ebay control arms have had plenty of threads on corral.net about damage occurring so i'd stay away. I've even posted a thread somewhere in this section with some examples etc. UPR is probably the cheapest without major build quality issues

October 14th, 2010, 09:34 PM	#17
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	buy my Metco boxed control arms im selling upper n lower 100 bucks! __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

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