FirebirdStud

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So, the search function brought up some useful information.. except I cant see where anything was decided...

I have boxed control arms that are aftermarket, but they have polly bushings and I think they have cold formed now, as I think they are the source of my clunking. (yeah, I have checked everything else) So Im switching back to the stockers with the solid rubber bushings.

I want to keep rubber bushings in the rear, and I purchased the 1LE bushings from GM. I have them pressed into my stock control arms now, but I saw lots of threads where people are arguing that they dont need to be boxed...

Has this debate come to a conclusion yet? Do I need to go through the work to box them, or are they fine for the street? I love to corner hard, as the suspension is put to the test often with me behind the wheel. I think they call it "spirited" driving hehe.

So, what to do?

Thanks!

99_LS1_WS6

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If you are just doing street driving and some spirited driving you should be fine without having to box them.

FirebirdStud

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ok. What would warrant needing to box them out of curiosity?

SuperSport01

If this is for the car in your sig. 438whp says they should be boxed in.

mOtOrHeAd MiKe

iTrader: (8)

Stock power levels here and I boxed ours in...

jimmyblue

iTrader: (11)

I'm happy as can be with my boxed stockers and the
1LE rubber.

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

IMO, just weld a strip of 1/8" steel along the bottom of each LCA, you don't need to fully box them.

FirebirdStud

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Yes sir, you are correct!

FirebirdStud

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Okie dokie, how close to the bushing do you have to strip go up to?

SuperSport01

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4kW0pFSW6Y

FirebirdStud

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wow, cool video! I welded the arms up this morning, and just went up to the bushing, and not wrapped all the way around. Dangit!

They look pretty sweet boxed up and painted though!

libertyforall1776

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Anyone selling stockers boxed with 1LE bushings installed already? It seems like most of the alternative ends leave something to be desired (poly, rotojoint, rod ends). Perhaps with a core deposit...

FirebirdStud

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hey, dont hijack! It is impolite. Create a new thread buddy.