Rear Control Arms Question

[5.SLO]

As I stated in the NC Drag Day thread, I'm still running stock upper and lower control arms on my '92. Now that I've got a sticky tire, I need some control arms to help plant the rearend. I'm the first to admit my lack of knowledge, so I need to be schooled about rear end suspension.

What do you guys recommend as a good street/strip control arm? Should I just get lowers? Like everyone, I want a nice product for a reasonable price.

So what do you guys think? http://www.mollerhealthservices.com/forums/images/smilies/ne_nau.gif

[Silver91Hatch]

I just have tubular uppers on my car and it hooks ok on my ET street bias ply tires. I am going to upgrade to some better lowers soon. Anything with a solid bushing or heim joint is going to be rough on your torque boxes, the SSM and Megabites are also harder on the lower torque box because of the relocated lower mount.

Good street strip would be some boxed or tubulars that have better bushings than factory and will be a lot more consistant than the stockers that tend to flex.

[nastynotchback1]

Depends on what you want.if it were me i would do adjustable uppers and solid lowers with poly on the lowers.also poly bushings in the housing also.

[5.SLO]

Well the car is cruiser that sees a little strip time. So, I don't need anything TOO radical and definitely don't want bushings that make s ton of noise...

[93fakesnake]

Check with our vendors on here. We have some good suspension choices...

[Quinn]

I have upr double adjustable lower control arms and bbk solid upper control arms. bout to ditch those uppers and go with upr double adjustable uppers and spherical busings.

[Elmerfudd]

I'm running the BBK Gripp uppers and lowers... The bushings wore out too fast on my previous LakeWood uppers and lowers. I have no noise with the BBKs via the grease gussets that are included/built in for the bushings.
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[5.SLO]

I'm running the BBK Gripp uppers and lowers... The bushings wore out too fast on my previous LakeWood uppers and lowers. I have no noise with the BBKs via the grease gussets that are included/built in for the bushings.
I give a thumbs up!

Wow, those BBK's are priced VERY reasonably for the uppers and lowers. I found them for $310 for both upper and lowers.

Does anyone else have any experience with these?

[boosted91lx]

If you want it to hook extremely well you get the noise and the rough ride. I run UPR adjustable uppers and lowers with heim joints and they HOOK but sounds like a trunk full of loose nuts and bolts when I drive on a rough road. If you want an improvement over stock at a good price just listen to what some others have said and go with non-adjustable uppers and lowers with good bushings. Thats my :twocents:

[Quinn]

Wow, those BBK's are priced VERY reasonably for the uppers and lowers. I found them for $310 for both upper and lowers.

Does anyone else have any experience with these?

i would still suggest upr if your gonna spend the money. I don't like my BBK uppers but that's my opinion. I did have southside non adjustable LCA's and they are junk, somehow one of them got bent.:lol1:

[nitrostangracin]

The most important thing to remember is that anything is going to be better than stock. What you are getting other than tubular or upgraded design is a stiffer durmoter bushing. The stiffer bushing is what absorbs all of the mnovement.

There are some really inexpensive packages available that are just an upgrade over stock or you can really get intricate with adjustable arms and such. What is you ultimate goal with the car?

I have anything you need. Just needs some more specifics to be able to help you a little better.

[1992vert]

Some great info here bro! I really like this company and run their gear on my ride. It's effective and quiet.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=tech_rear_susp_rlca

Keep in mind they primarily offer road race oriented components so their focus is mostly on rear lower control arms as that's where most of the loads are handled. As far as uppers, they suggest 93 Cobra uppers, which are still the same stamped steel, but with heavy duty rubber bushings. Since the rear upper control arm's primary function is to locate the axle under the car, this is all you need for a street/strip car. These uppers are stiffer than stock, but still compliant enough to avoid the inherent bind the Fox 4-link has when articulating. Pricey, but good stuff...at a minimum the info on their site is a good read!

[5.SLO]

Thanks Troy, I was hoping that you would chime in! Especially since you've got the whole street/strip thing going on. :thumbsup1:

[Notch93]

Some great info here bro! I really like this company and run their gear on my ride. It's effective and quiet.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=tech_rear_susp_rlca

Keep in mind they primarily offer road race oriented components so their focus is mostly on rear lower control arms as that's where most of the loads are handled. As far as uppers, they suggest 93 Cobra uppers, which are still the same stamped steel, but with heavy duty rubber bushings. Since the rear upper control arm's primary function is to locate the axle under the car, this is all you need for a street/strip car. These uppers are stiffer than stock, but still compliant enough to avoid the inherent bind the Fox 4-link has when articulating. Pricey, but good stuff...at a minimum the info on their site is a good read!

I agree that the MM stuff is top quality, and would run it on my car any day. Yes you can get by using the Ford pieces with better bushings. But IMO, I would run a set of adjustable uppers, so you can get the correct pinion angle set up. Whether it's for a 16-second daily driver or an 8-second door-slammer, the proper pinion angle is vital for delivering power safely and effectively to the rear wheels.

[5.SLO]

Well, I've got a set Hotchkis solid lowers and adjustable uppers on the way! :happydance: