granatelli lower control arms are junk!

sn95gt19 · 06-30-2002, 07:10 PM

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)

avbcon12 · 06-30-2002, 07:38 PM

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

sn95gt19 · 06-30-2002, 08:33 PM

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)

sn95gt19 · 07-01-2002, 12:56 AM

LOOKS LIKE IM THE ONLY "BRIGHT" ONE THAT BOUGHT THESE JUNK CONTROL ARMS HUH???

IMPULSERACING · 07-01-2002, 08:11 AM

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.

IMPULSERACING · 07-01-2002, 08:12 AM

Also,

Think about getting a set of Megabite Junior lowers, YOU WONT SNAP THEM!!!

explicitone · 07-01-2002, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IMPULSERACING
Also,

Think about getting a set of Megabite Junior lowers, YOU WONT SNAP THEM!!!

who makes the megabite juniors ,and where can you get then?

IMPULSERACING · 07-01-2002, 02:41 PM

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

sn95gt19 · 07-02-2002, 09:35 AM

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.

sn95gt19 · 07-02-2002, 09:37 AM

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)

06-30-2002, 07:10 PM	#1
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	granatelli lower control arms are junk! 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) __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

06-30-2002, 07:38 PM	#2
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	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 __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

06-30-2002, 08:33 PM	#3
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	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) __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

07-01-2002, 12:56 AM	#4
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	LOOKS LIKE IM THE ONLY "BRIGHT" ONE THAT BOUGHT THESE JUNK CONTROL ARMS HUH??? __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

07-01-2002, 08:11 AM	#5
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	Control Arms 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. __________________ 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

07-01-2002, 08:12 AM	#6
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	Also, Think about getting a set of Megabite Junior lowers, YOU WONT SNAP THEM!!! __________________ 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

07-01-2002, 02:41 PM	#8
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	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 __________________ 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

07-02-2002, 09:35 AM	#9
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	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. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

07-02-2002, 09:37 AM	#10
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	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) __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

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