Modifying stock controll arms
#1
Modifying stock controll arms
Any one ever welded some supports (box in) their stock lower controll arms? Looking for a winter project in the garage that wont cost $. If so is there a noticable difference or would I just be wasting my time and should just save $ then buy new ones?
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No they're just solid rubber oem bushings.
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FYI - I built an identical copy of these for $80. Just need some threaded-end aluminum tubing and 4 rod ends. They also sell rubber bushings if you want them.
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Just call your local GM dealer. They sould be able to get them for you. If not just check around online.
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OnlineMetals.com or MetalsDepot.com or there should be a steel distributor in your town, just go in and ask to see the "drop" section and look for what you want. Just make sure its DOM tubing.
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Okay, this is what 00TransAm is refering to: http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?&showtopic=3553
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I did mine for $5.50 and that was for a 48" strip of 1/8" x 1 1/4" wide steel from Lowes. (you need 52" but I used scrap for that last 4")
I had everything else, also the bushings I put in were $46. I had a $50 off any purchase from Summit so maybe I can call the bushings free.
This is a non automotive rust proofing I sprayed inside.
These are Energy Suspension Polyurethane bushings. (next to the stock ones)
I had everything else, also the bushings I put in were $46. I had a $50 off any purchase from Summit so maybe I can call the bushings free.
This is a non automotive rust proofing I sprayed inside.
These are Energy Suspension Polyurethane bushings. (next to the stock ones)
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Hey now just because something cost more (ie good rod ends/fasteners) doesnt mean Bobby F-Body cant build it for peanuts from Home Depot! And its better!
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I did mine for $5.50 and that was for a 48" strip of 1/8" x 1 1/4" wide steel from Lowes. (you need 52" but I used scrap for that last 4")
I had everything else, also the bushings I put in were $46. I had a $50 off any purchase from Summit so maybe I can call the bushings free.
I had everything else, also the bushings I put in were $46. I had a $50 off any purchase from Summit so maybe I can call the bushings free.
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How much research does it take to buy an aircraft quality set of rod ends, cut and thread the correct length DOM tubing, tap the ends and screw them in?
Maybe Bobby F Body jr can't do it, but anyone with half a brain can.
Maybe Bobby F Body jr can't do it, but anyone with half a brain can.