Ebay rear control arms..anyone use them?

krisx125

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My rear control arm bushings are pretty beat. and i have a ton of wheel hop. While searching ebay came across these control arms for 95$ or best offer. Tubed, powdercoated, and greasable bushings...Do I order some? Was gonna offer 50 and see what he comes back with. I dont drag race, its just a fun cruiser.

here's the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustan...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a72b3e834&vxp=mtr

 

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If someone gave me a set, I'd toss em in the trash.

 

krisx125

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haha ok. Thanks

 

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Honestly, suspension and or brakes is one place I wouldn't skimp. Everyone has their own opinion, but I wouldn't touch those. Buy a cheap throttle body- you're just limiting power/efficiency, buy a cheap stereo system- it wont sound as good as it could, buy cheap suspension- that could be tragic. I didn't even see a brand name on those or a warranty

 

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They look like Mac control arms.....which are made off shore if memory serves. For whatever thats worth?

 

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That's exactly the set that broke on my friends SCCA road car. He skimped on upper / lower control arms. Our day was cut short after some strong laps. His car was on a trailer (pretty embarrassing). We then installed Steeda adjustable uppers and Steeda lowers. Never had a problem again, he still races it. Pass, Pass quickly on these. You get what you pay for.

 

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Gearbanger 101 said:

They look like Mac control arms.....which are made off shore if memory serves. For whatever thats worth?

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I thought the MACs were rectangular, not tubular, but I could be wrong.

I do agree that I wouldn't skimp on suspension though.

 

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Sharad said:

I thought the MACs were rectangular, not tubular, but I could be wrong.

I do agree that I wouldn't skimp on suspension though.

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You could very well be right. I made my assumption based on the red colour. I can't think of anyone else that sells red control arms, but I guess they could be made by anybody really.

 

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I wouldn't put those on anyones car just look how think the metal is im saving for team z control arms yeah might cost me $410 plus shipping but do I really have to worry about them breaking?