What brand Control arms are good for 94GT

NYC1 · 11-11-2002, 09:09 PM

My bushings are shot on my factory control arms, so I'm getting aftermarket lower control arms with polyurethane bushings. I'll also be getting some subframes. Anyone have good experiences with particular brands? I heard not to get South Side control arms because they were too rigid for a daily driven street/strip car.

Thanks.

lx5091 · 11-11-2002, 09:14 PM

you have a private message...

NYC1 · 11-12-2002, 10:10 AM

anyone? I'd like to order today. Thanks. Oh, another thing... Anyone familiar with "air bags that go in the rear coil spings? My car needs to be raised up a little. The aluminum driveshaft is getting scraped by the parking brake cable & braket.

sn95gt19 · 11-12-2002, 10:53 AM

i can tell you not to buy granatelli lowers, i bought them and the part that houses the bushing isnt even welded, its just crimped together. needless to say, i was at us41 power shifted into 3rd gear and SNAP--------grind the control arm broke making me head right for the wall at 103mph. not a fun experience. i kept control and only f'ed up my quarter and rear bumper from the tire flopping around. but dont buy those. all my buddies have mac uppers and lowers and they are made better quality. i think they are the best for the price. or you can get aluminum steeda ones.

lx5091 · 11-12-2002, 11:05 AM

I have airbags, they were already installed when I bought the car. I haven't used them, but from what I gather, they are intended to stiffen the springs to help with wheel hop. I don't believe they can raise the vehicle.

NYC1 · 11-13-2002, 11:02 AM

Sorry to hear that sn95gt19.

I called Late Model Restoration supply, and they told me HPM Mega-Bite Jr. Rear Lower Control Arms were REALLY good and noticed the difference from others. Any one familiar with those?

Thanks for the info.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-13-2002, 01:41 PM

I have heard alot of good things about Maximum Motorsports from a few people i know over at JBA Racing here in town. They use them on thier race cars and highly recommend them. I shall be buying stuff from them. Check out thier website. www.maximummotorsports.com

88workcar · 11-14-2002, 07:39 PM

I just looked at a set of alum steeda's. They are by far the best pieces that I ever seen. And so light it is hard to emagine that it's true. The air bags, I have had them for four years. They work for many differant situations. When I pull the banshees to the track I lift the car by grabbing the wheel well and picking up while my son puts air in the bags. It holds the back end up to accept the load of the trailer, which has a tong weight of about 120#s. When I race I leave it at stock hieght and put 9lbs in the passenger side.

11-11-2002, 09:09 PM	#1
NYC1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 169	What brand Control arms are good for 94GT My bushings are shot on my factory control arms, so I'm getting aftermarket lower control arms with polyurethane bushings. I'll also be getting some subframes. Anyone have good experiences with particular brands? I heard not to get South Side control arms because they were too rigid for a daily driven street/strip car. Thanks. __________________ 94GT 5spd Coupe 1/4 = 13.6@103 60ft = 2.0315 on Michelin Pilots GT 40 Intake GT 40Y Aluminum heads 1.7 rockers, BBK Cold air Fluidyne, BBK long tubes & H-Pipe 65mm TB Al Driveshaft Hurst Shifter Cobra R hood HPM Subframes Control Arms Future mods = Procharger and/or 331/347 Stroker, Turbo? Rice Haters Club Member #77 FOR SALE: Strut Tower Brace $30

11-11-2002, 09:14 PM	#2
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	you have a private message... __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

11-12-2002, 10:10 AM	#3
NYC1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 169	anyone? I'd like to order today. Thanks. Oh, another thing... Anyone familiar with "air bags that go in the rear coil spings? My car needs to be raised up a little. The aluminum driveshaft is getting scraped by the parking brake cable & braket. __________________ 94GT 5spd Coupe 1/4 = 13.6@103 60ft = 2.0315 on Michelin Pilots GT 40 Intake GT 40Y Aluminum heads 1.7 rockers, BBK Cold air Fluidyne, BBK long tubes & H-Pipe 65mm TB Al Driveshaft Hurst Shifter Cobra R hood HPM Subframes Control Arms Future mods = Procharger and/or 331/347 Stroker, Turbo? Rice Haters Club Member #77 FOR SALE: Strut Tower Brace $30

11-12-2002, 10:53 AM	#4
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i can tell you not to buy granatelli lowers, i bought them and the part that houses the bushing isnt even welded, its just crimped together. needless to say, i was at us41 power shifted into 3rd gear and SNAP--------grind the control arm broke making me head right for the wall at 103mph. not a fun experience. i kept control and only f'ed up my quarter and rear bumper from the tire flopping around. but dont buy those. all my buddies have mac uppers and lowers and they are made better quality. i think they are the best for the price. or you can get aluminum steeda ones. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

11-12-2002, 11:05 AM	#5
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	I have airbags, they were already installed when I bought the car. I haven't used them, but from what I gather, they are intended to stiffen the springs to help with wheel hop. I don't believe they can raise the vehicle. __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

11-13-2002, 11:02 AM	#6
NYC1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 169	Sorry to hear that sn95gt19. I called Late Model Restoration supply, and they told me HPM Mega-Bite Jr. Rear Lower Control Arms were REALLY good and noticed the difference from others. Any one familiar with those? Thanks for the info. __________________ 94GT 5spd Coupe 1/4 = 13.6@103 60ft = 2.0315 on Michelin Pilots GT 40 Intake GT 40Y Aluminum heads 1.7 rockers, BBK Cold air Fluidyne, BBK long tubes & H-Pipe 65mm TB Al Driveshaft Hurst Shifter Cobra R hood HPM Subframes Control Arms Future mods = Procharger and/or 331/347 Stroker, Turbo? Rice Haters Club Member #77 FOR SALE: Strut Tower Brace $30

11-13-2002, 01:41 PM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I have heard alot of good things about Maximum Motorsports from a few people i know over at JBA Racing here in town. They use them on thier race cars and highly recommend them. I shall be buying stuff from them. Check out thier website. www.maximummotorsports.com __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

11-14-2002, 07:39 PM	#8
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	I just looked at a set of alum steeda's. They are by far the best pieces that I ever seen. And so light it is hard to emagine that it's true. The air bags, I have had them for four years. They work for many differant situations. When I pull the banshees to the track I lift the car by grabbing the wheel well and picking up while my son puts air in the bags. It holds the back end up to accept the load of the trailer, which has a tong weight of about 120#s. When I race I leave it at stock hieght and put 9lbs in the passenger side. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

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