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motors done......woohooo
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 799
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![]() i bought granatelli rear lower control arms about a month ago, yesterday at us41 i was power shifting with the spray and the left control arm snapped, the rear end started WOBBLING horribly and i almost hit the wall going 100mph numerous times while trying to slow down. i was shifting into 3rd. i was just wondering if anyone had these control arms and if they have had any probs. with them. and if there is any way that i could get ahold of granatelli. (the control arm snapped at the rear tubular part where the rear bolt goes through the control arm, not on the weld though)
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: West Bloomfield, MI
Posts: 391
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![]() wow, i havent had any experience with them. so youre saying the tubing that houses the bushing snapped? at which end, the body end or the axle end?
take care, adam
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motors done......woohooo
Join Date: Mar 2002
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![]() on the axle side, it looks like it is just stamped steel, there is no weld there or anything. like they just folded it over to make the round part that houses the bushing. (without welding it)
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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![]() LOOKS LIKE IM THE ONLY "BRIGHT" ONE THAT BOUGHT THESE JUNK CONTROL ARMS HUH???
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: chicago,IL,USA
Posts: 158
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![]() Damn that was you. NICE RECOVERY, GREAT JOB keeping it off the wall. I dont have any experience with their lowers but I love their double adjustable uppers. Where did you buy these from? Are you positive they're Granatelli's and not a cheap rip off? The Granatelli uppers ARE welded and very nice pieces. Give Granatelli a call and see what they say. I'm sure they'll take care of you. Let us know how it goes.
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92' LX Hatch (New Combo Coming Soon) Long-Tubes, Off-road H-Pipe, Pro-Dumps, Auburn Pro, 373:1, Strange Axels c-clip elims, control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, Moroso rear trick springs, no sway bars, 5-Lug Pro-Stars 3 1/2", 8 1/2 26x10.5" MT ET streets, N20 91' LX 5.0 Convertable: CobraR Hood, Cobra Spoiler, Cobra R Rims 2001 Expedition: Brush Guard, Clear Corners, Gen 1 Tail Lites, Carbin Fiber Dash Trim, Billet Aluminum A/C Knobs, Flame Gauges |
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: chicago,IL,USA
Posts: 158
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![]() Also,
Think about getting a set of Megabite Junior lowers, YOU WONT SNAP THEM!!!
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92' LX Hatch (New Combo Coming Soon) Long-Tubes, Off-road H-Pipe, Pro-Dumps, Auburn Pro, 373:1, Strange Axels c-clip elims, control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, Moroso rear trick springs, no sway bars, 5-Lug Pro-Stars 3 1/2", 8 1/2 26x10.5" MT ET streets, N20 91' LX 5.0 Convertable: CobraR Hood, Cobra Spoiler, Cobra R Rims 2001 Expedition: Brush Guard, Clear Corners, Gen 1 Tail Lites, Carbin Fiber Dash Trim, Billet Aluminum A/C Knobs, Flame Gauges |
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: racine ,wi
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: chicago,IL,USA
Posts: 158
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![]() HPM makes them You can find them at most aftermarket distributers. There are a couple of places that have them for $229.00 which is a good price. Email me if you can't find them and I'll get you some numbers (I dont have any paperwork in front of me right know) Email me your # or for my # if you want to come by and see them on my car (I'm in chicago)
Ron
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92' LX Hatch (New Combo Coming Soon) Long-Tubes, Off-road H-Pipe, Pro-Dumps, Auburn Pro, 373:1, Strange Axels c-clip elims, control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, Moroso rear trick springs, no sway bars, 5-Lug Pro-Stars 3 1/2", 8 1/2 26x10.5" MT ET streets, N20 91' LX 5.0 Convertable: CobraR Hood, Cobra Spoiler, Cobra R Rims 2001 Expedition: Brush Guard, Clear Corners, Gen 1 Tail Lites, Carbin Fiber Dash Trim, Billet Aluminum A/C Knobs, Flame Gauges |
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#9 |
motors done......woohooo
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 799
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![]() they are granatelli's, they have their part number, a sticker in the box and their name on the box. they better be granatelli's. (or someones gettin screwed) they gave me a new one at winners circle, and they said that granatelli would cover any damage that was done to my car. (REAR COVER, TIRE, SWAY BAR, SPRING, SHOCK) ALL GOT DAMAGED.
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motors done......woohooo
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 799
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![]() oh by the way, THANKS impulse. i definitely had to change my undies after that one. scared the crap out of me. (goin 100+mph almost smashing the wall would ruin anyones day)
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