Aftermarket rear control arms...big difference?

[svteet]

Just woundering how good of a mod these are? It seems there is a wide price range with these.....whats the best ones out there?

 

[srothfuss]

If you have problems with wheel hop / axle control these are a good mod. While you are down there changing those out, you should firm up your torque boxes.

The factory suspension parts are pretty much gargabe so any brand that you pick will be an improvement in ride control.

 

[Carbed86GT]

I boxed my stock control arms. I noticed my car grabbed more in the corners, and the rear did'nt wiggle. Heres a great article on the subject.
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2001/03/controlarms/index.shtml

 

[svteet]

that some good info about boxin. I think I'm gonna go w/ the aftermarket type thou.....don't have the time or shop. Just woundering which ones to go with....so many!

 

[dstanggt50]

I have hpm lca's, I thought they helped out all around, handling, and off the line bite.
just my opinion though

 

[mustangibew]

I have HPM's Mega-Bite Jr lower's. I like them ALOT!! I did bust loose the lower torque boxes though, dang slicks,lmao!! Wild Wilds has some great torque box repair or beef up kits.

 

[crazypete]

Cheapo nonadjustable granatelli tubulars. $140 for uppers and lowers. Urethane bushings and a spherical upper bushings for the axle. Loud and creaky but great traction. I just hook up and go. Tirespin is rare.

 

[mondos90lx]

i just ordered a set of Granatelli weight jacker lower control arms for 190$ from musclemotors.com, i already have Granatelli adjustable uppers, def. feel a difference, cant wait for the lowers to go on now, do you guys think i should renforce my torque boxes with the mods i have, i wont be running slicks n e time soon.

 

[srothfuss]

I would reinforce them since your already going to be working in that area anyways... It never hurts to know that you can't tear out your rear end.

I say do it, but you don't have to

 

[mondos90lx]

ok cool, cause ive run outa funding for a little bit
car goes in monday for bodywork and then paint next week

 

[BlownStangGT]

They are well worth it and are on my list, Im probably going to get UMI Pieces along with thier trq box reienforcment kits since they have some good feedback and good prices

 

[90mustangGT]

Even a set of cheapo's are way better than the stockers. BBK and MAC make some good priced kits.

What are your goals?

 

[ratrapp2]

i replaced mine with the cheapos from blue oval industries and they're definitly better than stock.anything beats the stockers.

 

[Maryland Stang]

I spent the bucks and bought the good ones. Steeda aluminum LCAs. First gear still spins on 225/60-15 Pep Boys tires but second gear hooks really good unless the pavement is garbage.

 

[mustangibew]

225/60-15 pep boys tires? I run Z-rated street tires and still get a little spin in 1st with lower control arms. Looks like you need real tires,lol.

 

[Maryland Stang]

Sorry, I can't afford everything at once.

225/60-15 pep boys tires? I run Z-rated street tires and still get a little spin in 1st with lower control arms. Looks like you need real tires,lol.

There aren't but so many dollars to go around when you're saving for retirement, the winter (I work summer work), making quarterly IRS payments, maintaining a fleet of 3 aging cars and paying all of the other thousand bills I get every month. Know what I mean?

 

[mustangibew]

All I know is Hard tires equal wheel spin no matter what kind of control arms you may have. they do sound kewl squeeling though.

 

[94opalgt]

ive been looking into the steeda pieces myself.but can you guys give me a couple of web sites for those torque box reinforcements?i remember some called battle boxes but i cant remember who made them.

 

[mustangibew]

Wild Rides makes those. They are the ones I have. Make sure you have a sawzall because you will have to cut some to get them in. They work great though. Get them welded also.

 

[$uperstang]

The best one's are the Mega Bite Jr.'s you will not go wrong and you can get the lowers for $215 shipped to your door which is the best price around and you will get them from Summit cheaper if you refernece the motorsportdepot.com website. I also have the HPM double adjustable uppers!