Rear Control Arms Install

86_Notch · August 8th, 2008, 12:07 AM

<-- i've been driving 5.0s for over a decade, i never run a front sway bar, always run 90/10s and 50/50s and skinny front tires and i've never had a problem, you have to use a little common sense, of course i can't barrell down an off ramp at 50 mph but otherwise there's no problems, the weight transferr and hooking up is well worth the tradeoff for me

TheBrat · August 8th, 2008, 12:20 AM

Ok, cause I was thinking about pulling mine cause I think it might be bent from being used to hook on to to pull the car! So maybe I will just pull it off entirely, instead of replacing it.

And you said you were using the Summit Uppers, and what lowers?
Thanks.

Brett!

86_Notch · August 8th, 2008, 03:28 PM

summit upper and lowers

TheBrat · August 8th, 2008, 05:28 PM

Alright, thanks Notch.
And those are doing the trick for ya?
Also, may sound like a dumb question, but what are the benefits of removin the sway bar?

Brett!

ThreeHonks302 · August 8th, 2008, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by TheBrat

Alright, thanks Notch.
And those are doing the trick for ya?
Also, may sound like a dumb question, but what are the benefits of removin the sway bar?

Brett!

The sway bar weighs like 30lbs. and its sitting right on the front end. It gives a lot better weight transfer on the launch. If you take it off dont expect to take corners at 50mph, it will decrease handling, but it is not that bad and a good (free) mod to do for straight line performance

TheBrat · August 8th, 2008, 06:32 PM

Well, I knew there was weight benefits, but I wasent sure if it was anything else.
As for handling, I dont think it will be to bad, since I have some 225's for the front for street use still.

Brett!

Sleeper_Stang_89 · August 8th, 2008, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by 86_Notch

<-- i've been driving 5.0s for over a decade, i never run a front sway bar, always run 90/10s and 50/50s and skinny front tires and i've never had a problem, you have to use a little common sense, of course i can't barrell down an off ramp at 50 mph but otherwise there's no problems, the weight transferr and hooking up is well worth the tradeoff for me

If this was aimed at me... I was just chiming in on what I run... I wasn't trying to sway his decision...

86_Notch · August 8th, 2008, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by TheBrat

Alright, thanks Notch.
And those are doing the trick for ya?
Also, may sound like a dumb question, but what are the benefits of removin the sway bar?

Brett!

Threehonks302 is totally right

the control arms are working great for me

Drick · August 8th, 2008, 08:30 PM

For god shakes WHAT BRAND ARE THEY!

86_Notch · August 8th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

For god shakes WHAT BRAND ARE THEY!

talking to me ?

Drick · August 8th, 2008, 09:00 PM

No the guy that made this thread

ThreeHonks302 · August 9th, 2008, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by ThreeHonks302

I got the Mac Boxed Upper and Lowers from 50resto. They were cheap and looked pretty strong. I got them powdercoated black. They are non-adjustable. Is there really a whole lot of difference between aftermarket control arms?

I already said earlier...

GoodOleBoyzRacin · August 9th, 2008, 08:13 PM

my car used to slide side to side on the interstate when i would hit uneven spots. i took the front sway bar off and it drives better now. i dont take fast turns so i dont know bout that.....

Drick · August 9th, 2008, 08:18 PM

Ahhh I got the brand now lol

August 8th, 2008, 12:07 AM	#21
86_Notch Hardcore Enthusiast 1986 lx notch 9.98 @ 135 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,522 iTrader: 0 reviews	<-- i've been driving 5.0s for over a decade, i never run a front sway bar, always run 90/10s and 50/50s and skinny front tires and i've never had a problem, you have to use a little common sense, of course i can't barrell down an off ramp at 50 mph but otherwise there's no problems, the weight transferr and hooking up is well worth the tradeoff for me __________________ " Spending money I don't have.... on things I don't need .... to impress people I don't know " .

August 8th, 2008, 12:20 AM	#22
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback We shall see when she gets done.. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 443 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, cause I was thinking about pulling mine cause I think it might be bent from being used to hook on to to pull the car! So maybe I will just pull it off entirely, instead of replacing it. And you said you were using the Summit Uppers, and what lowers? Thanks. Brett! __________________ 2003 MazdaSPEED Protege. Lava Orange with all the go fast parts 1991 LX. 2.3T in the works. 1977 Pinto Wagon. New motor combo in the works for 2012, C4, 4.10s, 150 pill. Et. unkown 1969 Impala. Needs a resto. Im Canadian, Eh!

August 8th, 2008, 03:28 PM	#23
86_Notch Hardcore Enthusiast 1986 lx notch 9.98 @ 135 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,522 iTrader: 0 reviews	summit upper and lowers __________________ " Spending money I don't have.... on things I don't need .... to impress people I don't know " .

August 8th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#24
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback We shall see when she gets done.. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 443 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright, thanks Notch. And those are doing the trick for ya? Also, may sound like a dumb question, but what are the benefits of removin the sway bar? Brett! __________________ 2003 MazdaSPEED Protege. Lava Orange with all the go fast parts 1991 LX. 2.3T in the works. 1977 Pinto Wagon. New motor combo in the works for 2012, C4, 4.10s, 150 pill. Et. unkown 1969 Impala. Needs a resto. Im Canadian, Eh!

August 8th, 2008, 06:32 PM	#26
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback We shall see when she gets done.. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 443 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, I knew there was weight benefits, but I wasent sure if it was anything else. As for handling, I dont think it will be to bad, since I have some 225's for the front for street use still. Brett! __________________ 2003 MazdaSPEED Protege. Lava Orange with all the go fast parts 1991 LX. 2.3T in the works. 1977 Pinto Wagon. New motor combo in the works for 2012, C4, 4.10s, 150 pill. Et. unkown 1969 Impala. Needs a resto. Im Canadian, Eh!

August 8th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#29
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	For god shakes WHAT BRAND ARE THEY! __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

August 8th, 2008, 09:00 PM	#31
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	No the guy that made this thread __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

August 9th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#33
GoodOleBoyzRacin Regular 1990 Mustang GT 13.64 @ 101 MPH Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	my car used to slide side to side on the interstate when i would hit uneven spots. i took the front sway bar off and it drives better now. i dont take fast turns so i dont know bout that..... __________________ 90 Ford Mustang 5.0 T5- BROKE 1.9 60' on street tires13.64 @ 101 MPH 89 Ford Mustang coupe- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nIrzcQz3_8

August 9th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#34
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ahhh I got the brand now lol __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

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