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Hi All, Wanted to see if you guys have ever heard of this company, and used their products? If so, how good is their Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms.

Here is the URL - https://heavymetalsuspensions.com/p...and-lower-control-arms?variant=14212626874434

They look solid and are made in the USA.


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Blueinfan said:
Hi All, Wanted to see if you guys have ever heard of this company, and used their products? If so, how good is their Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms.

Here is the URL - https://heavymetalsuspensions.com/p...and-lower-control-arms?variant=14212626874434

They look solid and are made in the USA.


thanks!
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At $113, are you sure they are not made in the same place as the bargain ones everywhere?

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Don’t really matter anyway. The linked ad states “Sold out”.
 

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When I see 79-2004 rear control arms this comes to mind. The 79-98 lower control arm bolts are 12mm, and the 99-04 bolts are 14mm. You can use 99-04 lower control arms on a 79-98, all you have to do is make the hole bigger and use a bigger bolt but to say 79-2004 is misleading.
 
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Too bad they are out stock...... they reduce the dreaded “wheel dop”

And while I don’t really care howpeople write or spell in their posts, I find this to be a quick glimpse into the type of company you’re dealing with when they can’t get their website correct! JMO
 
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Too bad they are out stock...... they reduce the dreaded “wheel dop”

And while I don’t really care howpeople write or spell in their posts, I find this to be a quick glimpse into the type of company you’re dealing with when they can’t get their website correct! JMO
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I called the company and they are making more. They are behind on their orders. They seem just as good as other known brands and look solid.
 
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Looks like the same company who makes them for AM -

Mustang Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms; Red (79-04 Mustang, Excluding 99-04 Cobra) - Free Shipping

FREE SHIPPING! Improves Traction. Replace those weak stamped steel stock control arms on your 1979-2004 Mustang with a SR Performance Complete Rear Control Arm
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CarMichael Angelo said:
Don’t really matter anyway. The linked ad states “Sold out”.
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The black ones show in stock. If they bought the ones off eBay at $93, will they be able to resell them for a profit.
 
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I'm leaving the car stock so no need for the overpriced ones. I bet these will work fine once I order them.
 

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I'm leaving the car stock so no need for the overpriced ones. I bet these will work fine once I order them.
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These have been known to come with a warning for no more than 350 Hp. So I doubt you will pull them apart.
 
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7991LXnSHO said:
These have been known to come with a warning for no more than 350 Hp. So I doubt you will pull them apart.
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She's going through some mods. My goal is to leave it stock and nothing more. No need to impress anybody. But my eyes are on a new Mach 1. jajaajaj
 

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There is a reason maximum motorsports lists their control arms for 79-98 and then 99--2004. I am telling you there is no universal 79-2004 without compromising something. 79-98 frame rails are drilled for the 12mm bolt. 99-04 for the 14 mm bolt. So if a 79-98 takes a 12mm bolt, and the bushing is "universal" and will accommodate a 14 mm bolt, and you are using a 12mm bolt it will be sloppy. Trust me. I went through this years ago. Cheap isn't always good.
 
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The stock parts would be better than cheap junk parts. Quality aftermarket isn't that much more if you require aftermarket arms. If you are staying completely stock get some stock replacements. In the end you will be much more satisfied.
 
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Let’s start a poll....
 

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Blueinfan said:
I'm leaving the car stock so no need for the overpriced ones. I bet these will work fine once I order them.
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I’ll bet you haven’t done your homework on the differences between the different control arm bushings regarding stiffness, and the impact they make on ride quality, and rear suspension articulation.

If stock is your goal, replace the bushings with new stock rubber bushings. As implied, when something is way cheaper than everything else, it’s cheaper for a reason, and the primary reason is usually because it’s crap.
 
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If you plan on leaving the car stockish the last thing I would do is put 4 control arms out back with Delrin bushings. That’s going to leave you with a harsh ride plus add additional bind to your rear axle articulation.

Budget, stockish suspension I would do these. I’d also change the axle bushings to new oem rubber bushings as well

Rear Upper Control Arms, 1979-2004 Mustang

Sport series Mustang Rear Lower Control Arms, 1979-1998
 
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CarMichael Angelo said:
I’ll bet you haven’t done your homework on the differences between the different control arm bushings regarding stiffness, and the impact they make on ride quality, and rear suspension articulation.

If stock is your goal, replace the bushings with new stock rubber bushings. As implied, when something is way cheaper than everything else, it’s cheaper for a reason, and the primary reason is usually because it’s crap.
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Just found out that the upper and lower control arms were made in China.
 

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Just found out that the upper and lower control arms were made in China.
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Good on you for doing some research.
 

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See post #2, and thanks for listening.
 
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