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pusha 06-04-2012 02:23 PM

Control Arms
 
So while removing my bushings, I somehow managed to bend one of my upper control arms. Should I bend it back or just buy another one?

Also, track bros, does anyone bother with adjustable control arms? I realize they're geared mostly toward the herrafrush crowd, but is there any benefit to running a set of them?

:party:

chpmnsws6 06-04-2012 02:40 PM

V8R doesn't cater to the hellaflush crowd, yet they carry them. I need to order a set but keep putting it off.

18psi 06-04-2012 02:42 PM

I got NB front upper and lower arms in flawless shape if you need em. Holler at me bro

NiklasFalk 06-04-2012 03:47 PM

And I'm shorting mine permanently (open the weld on one side of the bushing tubes, compress them and re-weld), when I need to replace one due to the ball joints crapping out (have not bent an arm yet).
That's the "easy" way to get -3.5 in front camber on a NB, bending the arms equally is harder :)

crashnscar 06-04-2012 04:31 PM

Adjustable control arms are not necessary for track use. Tubular control arms will drop weight, but definitely not a necessity.

Buy another used upper arm, I've got some as well. PM me if interested.

chpmnsws6 06-05-2012 01:37 AM

Hey porn star, you still haven't said which control arm you raped with the press.

pusha 06-05-2012 01:43 AM

sorry baby boy, I bent one of the front upper ones. I bent the two "feet" of the A inward.

curly 06-05-2012 04:00 AM

I think that's a 50/50 chance when youre using that bushing press out method. I'll most likely be burning those ones out when the time comes.

Stein 06-05-2012 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by curly (Post 885598)
I think that's a 50/50 chance when youre using that bushing press out method. I'll most likely be burning those ones out when the time comes.

I have pressed out a couple of sets. If you have a long skinny rod that goes through the "upper" bushing when on the press and push on a larger piece of metal that fits on the lower bushing it eliminates the chance of bending one. You are only pushing on the actual bushing that you are supporting with a piece of tubing that fits the diameter of the bushing.

chpmnsws6 06-05-2012 09:01 AM

Some pb blaster also seems to make it easier.

18psi 06-05-2012 09:09 AM


Originally Posted by Stein (Post 885646)
If you have a long skinny rod

mine is short and fat:giggle:

Seefo 06-05-2012 09:10 AM

I would not reuse the control arm.

Braineack 06-05-2012 09:35 AM


Originally Posted by pusha (Post 885568)
sorry baby boy, I bent one of the front upper ones. I bent the two "feet" of the A inward.


I have the fron suspension off my 93 just sitting in my parents basement...could easily ship you out one.

gospeed81 06-05-2012 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 885665)
I have the fron suspension off my 93 just sitting in my parents basement...could easily ship you out one NEXT SEPTEMBER.

ftfy

Braineack 06-05-2012 10:59 AM

i like pusha more than you.

Stein 06-05-2012 01:56 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 885658)
mine is short and fat:giggle:

I remember. Like sitting on tuna can. Oh, wait, nvm.

pusha 06-05-2012 02:07 PM

thanks all

scott, you have pm


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