upper controll arms

whitepony · 08-27-2004, 10:38 AM

ok this is just a thought that i will not go threw with but i just wanted to know hwta everyone else thoiught

ok what about making a set of upper control arms out of round tubiong thick wall and then making the ends round like you have to for the buching and welding it up and sliding it in
do you guys/gals think it would work the same and hold up for everyday driving and track time 2 times a year ?

good idea to try or not i have the skills to make them its just i dont wont the mess it will make if i break them.

so let me know hat ya think
thanks
mike

gmhatr · 08-27-2004, 11:50 AM

I think you can If you had a set to go by. I always believe you can make anything as long as you have the matierials and the equipment to do it with. Good luck with it whatever you decide to do.

89fast5oh · 08-27-2004, 11:56 AM

Get the book Mustang Performance Handbook 2 (i think thats what it is) it has detailed diagrams and measurments of how to build upper and lower control arms as well as many other suspension parts. I bought the book last year but have been to lazy to do anything.

Ackbar00 · 08-27-2004, 01:43 PM

Uppers are a waste of time. My brother pulls 1.33 60fts on the stock uppers.

gmhatr · 08-27-2004, 01:46 PM

Where can I find this book??

08-27-2004, 10:38 AM	#1
whitepony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: ontario canada Posts: 165	upper controll arms ok this is just a thought that i will not go threw with but i just wanted to know hwta everyone else thoiught ok what about making a set of upper control arms out of round tubiong thick wall and then making the ends round like you have to for the buching and welding it up and sliding it in do you guys/gals think it would work the same and hold up for everyday driving and track time 2 times a year ? good idea to try or not i have the skills to make them its just i dont wont the mess it will make if i break them. so let me know hat ya think thanks mike

08-27-2004, 11:56 AM	#3
89fast5oh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 56	Get the book Mustang Performance Handbook 2 (i think thats what it is) it has detailed diagrams and measurments of how to build upper and lower control arms as well as many other suspension parts. I bought the book last year but have been to lazy to do anything. __________________ 351W .030", AFR 185s, Crane roller cam-.543" 220 -.562" 228@.050, TFS 351W EFI intake, Billet Roller Rockers, BBK Long Tubes, BBK X- Pipe, Dynomax Race Magnums w/dumps, 30lb injectors, 190lph intank pump, Holley Adjustable FPR, 75mm TB&MA, Underdrive pulleys, Aluminum Rad, Billet Flywheel, McCloud Clutch, World Class T-5, B&M Ripper Shifter 4.10s, McCreary G-60s, Lakewood 90/10s, Comp. Enginering 3 way adjust/rear, Upper and Lower Control arms, Autometer gauges.

08-27-2004, 01:43 PM	#4
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Uppers are a waste of time. My brother pulls 1.33 60fts on the stock uppers. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

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08-27-2004, 11:50 AM	#2
gmhatr Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mattoon IL. Posts: 91	I think you can If you had a set to go by. I always believe you can make anything as long as you have the matierials and the equipment to do it with. Good luck with it whatever you decide to do.

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gmhatr Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mattoon IL. Posts: 91	Where can I find this book??