I just installed a 8.8 in my 85 GT and it came with upper and lower tubular control arms. I know they stiffen things up but my car no longer has suspension movement. It's very rough riding...I have the same springs that were on my stock 7.5 and stock arms and it rode fine then. Any ideas on where to start looking for my issue? Thanks in advance.
They are poly bushings...much much much tighter...when my car is sitting on the ground I can not compress the suspension by putting my weight (180lbs) on the rear.
The metal inserts r in the bushings
Ok I will drive it a while and see what happens. These were in a car for approx 500 miles so I guess it could be they need to "break in". Thanks for the infoWell, it will loosen up the more you drive it. For what it's worth, I just walked out to the garage and pushed down on my spoiler and moved my car an inch only. I tip in at 275lbs.. so..
Ok I will drive it a while and see what happens. These were in a car for approx 500 miles so I guess it could be they need to "break in". Thanks for the info
Thanks for the info...I'll drive it a while and see what happens...I could be just paranoid hahaDon't hold me to them "breaking in"... but logic would say they would loosen up a little. There are countless posts here about the amazing difference poly bushing make for chassis stiffening, so there's that. My experience isn't as drastic as yours, but again, I'm no featherweight, lol. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Yes I greased them and I believe UPR? I'm not 100% on the brand.Did you grease them? What brand?
Joe
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