Yeah I get that part but where does one start? If one was to just replace the lowers would there be enough of a difference there to justify the money? I'm looking to do other things becides just straight line acceleration and I'm not trying to go to wild either. I'd like to have a street csr that des "fair enough" in all handling catagories without beating me to death.All the basics have been hit. Tires, Suspension, Diff. On a 79-95 Mustang, anything which hasn't been upgraded already is certainly due for an upgrade/restomod.
I've been researching rear suspension stuff off and on for a while now so I'm fairly familiar w all the brands out there, there sure is a price gap between the top and the bottom (yes I know "American made ect") But anyway where it gets confusing is reading all the forum posts, so many opinions and such. A set off MM uppers and lowers prob aren't going to happen due to cost and I'm a little gun-shy about the sve, sr, etc, etc, based on price and the "word in the street" about how they bind and tear up torque boxes and such. However, there aren't too many reviews from people who've actually used them, most of the replies for said product usually read something like, "I have maximum motor they're american made, don't buy that Chinese junk." Then there are the brands that claim one should use there's due to the patented no bind bushings. I sorta had a plan and that plan was to buy a set of "non binding lowers" and replacing the bushings in the uppers w new rubber. But I don't know if its worth the hassle of getting the old arms out and then getting the old bushings out and then pressing the new ones in. I'd probably have a shop do it so then I have to figure in labor for all that just for rubber bushings in the same old arms.Maximum Motorsports,UPR,TeamZ,etc are very good products. Obviously good tires will help.
Ouch, Is that a shot at SVE? No, not squeaky or rough.How squeaky and rough are they?
Ha nah not a "shot", I'm not above buying "off brand", I just don't wanna regret my purchase because its a one shot deal more than likely.Ouch, Is that a shot at SVE? No, not squeaky or rough.
I have a set of the sve standard length weld ins actually. They helped.One other thing I highly recommend is to stiffen up the chassis with sub-frame connectors. If you don't already have them, get them and have them welded on.
I have these:http://images-ftp.americanmuscle.com/common/pages/modal-viewer.php?sku=56220&name=BBK%20Bolt-On%20Subframe%20Connectors%20w/%20Seat%20Supports%20(79-93%20All)&thumbs=56220,56220_alt1,56220_alt2,56220_alt3&selectedImg=56220?$s7product$
They're bolt on, but we welded them on my car. Solid as a rock! They really stiffened up my "rubbermaid" vert.
Is it possible to box the stock lowers to save some cash? Anyone ever do this? I did it in my jeep for rock crawling
Ok, I was just looking to give an inexpensive approach.. I know I have steel laying around that I could do it easily if I was broke.. LolNot worth the trouble to box the lowers and replace the bushings when quality aftermarket replacements are inexpensive.
$280 inexpensive that isOk, I was just looking to give an inexpensive approach.. I know I have steel laying around that I could do it easily if I was broke.. Lol
NAAH, I don't care what others say. Unless you are an avid drag racer constantly testing the limits of chassis parts with big power and slicks everyday you don't have to spend that kind of money for control arms.$280 inexpensive that is
You're speaking my language.NAAH, I don't care what others say. Unless you are an avid drag racer constantly testing the limits of chassis parts with big power and slicks everyday you don't have to spend that kind of money for control arms.
I had these on my SSC for 10 years, and the new owner is still running them. Far superior over stock but will not break the bank. My SSC made 440 to the tires and I never had one problem with them on the street on street tires. They're are nearly identical to the SVE's I posted earlier that I have on my vert. (Probably made by the same factory in China). Just simple welded steel tubing, greasable polyurathane bushings, just like the big name control arms. With these, no big name to pay for.
http://www.blueovalindustries.com/chassis/controlarms/dt1430.html
Hey, what can I say? I'm cheap, and I've learned that cheap works on some things and others no.
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