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deadlast

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i need new control arms, upper and lower. how are the ones from bbk? they offer upper and lower for 290, but i want these to last. should i go with MM?

 

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deadlast said:

i need new control arms, upper and lower. how are the ones from bbk? they offer upper and lower for 290, but i want these to last. should i go with MM?

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The MMs use spherical bushings on one end to prevent binding. This is why I am going with them, but I have had success with the granatelli ones that everyone on StangNet hates.

I am partial to the spherical idea, and I love all my MM stuff. Downside is, the are very costly......

I have heard some good stuff on here about the steedas as well. Check them out......

 

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a full upper and lower kit from steeda (steel ones) run 300, bbk's are 290. im leaning towards the steedas, anymore input?

 

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deadlast said:

a full upper and lower kit from steeda (steel ones) run 300, bbk's are 290. im leaning towards the steedas, anymore input?

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If you buy Steeda's, you're paying mainly for the name. Look into pro3i from partshopper. They are the same design as steeda's, only steel instead of aluminum. I have the street/race setup with spherical bushings, have experienced ZERO bind, and a lot more traction. I got all those for a hair over $300 a while back.

EDIT: Woah, just saw you said Steeda's were $300, where is that from?

 

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Check these out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-0...ewItemQQcategoryZ33583QQitemZ8009549295QQrdZ1

I have inquired about these before and I forgot what the concensus was.

They have the QA1 sperical bushing.

Good price and nice looking!
RC

 

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I really like my MM ones. The sperical ends = no bind. Good quality.

 

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steel lowers from steeda are 200, 100 for upper, right on steeda.com

 

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i have had the bbk ones for 1.5 years and have had no problems with them. steedas forr $10 more is hard to beat tho

 

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You guys with the spherical rod ends, Do they make more noise as the suspension flexes??

 

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FORCED2DV8 said:

You guys with the spherical rod ends, Do they make more noise as the suspension flexes??

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Yep, spherical bushings transfer more road noise. I noticed a lot more road noise with my pro3i's than the stock ones.

 

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Hotchkis Summit p/n HSS-1805R
They are a little more money but come with all new hardware and a new upper arm bushing on the rear end side.

 

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i have the bbk lower arms and ford racing upper arms but i will be switching over to steeda arms. i want their adjustable upper arm so i can set the pinion angle and the aluminum lower arms look sweet also. i also heard the global west lower control arms are no joke either.