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Old 08-27-2003, 05:32 PM   #1
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Does anyone have any recommendations on rear control arms? Do I really need to replace the factory ones or will they work just as good? If I should replace, should I go with just the lowers or both uppers and lowers?
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Old 08-27-2003, 08:35 PM   #2
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I don't know too much about 5.0 suspension, but I heard that you should at least change the upper control arms because, at least in the 5.0 Lx, they are the same ones that were used in the 4 cyl. cars. I have a 90 Lx 5.0 but I haven't changed the control arms yet and despite what I've heard I don't plan on doing it real soon. If anyone else knows anything else please reply.
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Old 08-27-2003, 11:12 PM   #3
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Hey Schizcat, It depends on if you want a soft ride or are you planning on putting some HP to the pavement. If your are put both upper and lower. There are some basic ones you can get a set for about $200 or you can adjustable ones for more $$. Depends on want your wanting to do with the car
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I have all 4cyl control arms. I welded a plate on the open side of them, to "box" them for strength. I also intalled poly bushings. I also welded up every bit of the torque boxes.
With a grand spirits, my car has cut a 1.70 60 ft. and as good as 1.54 with a set of 26 x 10 hoosiers. Most people think my car flys, it don't, it just gets out the hole real good. But don't let anyone tell you that stock arms are not worth fooling with.
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Old 08-28-2003, 09:53 PM   #6
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Here's what I did, and my car bites like mad! The traction is great on the street when I am playing around:

Cobra uppers (F4ZZ-5500-CA): $20 each from Ford
New bushings at axle end: $15 (FRPP M-4050-B, I believe)
Poly bushings in lowers, app. $50?

The Cobra uppers are about as stiff as the FRPP uppers at about half the price! This is great for the street - not too hard, not too soft. I also added a '98 Cobra rear sway bar that probably adds to this, but it is definitely needed to reduce the understeer!
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