best rear control arms
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RAYJAY
WHO ME ?
your asking for the wrong item they don't make sleeves they have a 12mm bushing to replace the 14 mm bushing that come with the the BMR arms
Jeff
Jeff
notoriusart
New Member
stupid question...does anyone know the total length of each control arm... would i be able to substitute them with these four link bars and bushings... http://suicidedoors.com/4LinkParts.php
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shoebilly
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A compatable steel replacment can be found at Coleman Racing. They have a large mailorder site. I believe the 20 1/2in tube is the size I used although mine are alum. hex tube. I use the curb/rumble and have never bent a thing. I suggest spending the difference and get the high quality 5/8 x1/2 Id rod end. www.colemanracing.comHack said:Jose, the TCE arms were steel but they are no longer availible. Doug at FPS sells purpose built aluminum pieces for $399. About the same as you would end up spending on the BMR units.
I hope Doug does not mind me "hotlinking" that.
FWIW, I have seen a GM control arm bend on an SHO.
lunchbox0029
New Member
so theese are right http://www.bmrfabrication.com/W-Body.htm ?
lunchbox0029
New Member
shoebilly said:
What is the part #
K-Dawg
SHO Member
Yes, you'll need two pairs of the forward mount arms.lunchbox0029 said:
lunchbox0029
New Member
where do you get the h-brace
jedhead
New Member
We will have them for sale when we get "legal" paperwork done. Here is a picture.
Some people have made their own.
Bob
SHOBros Garage
Some people have made their own.
Bob
SHOBros Garage
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shoebilly
Guest
The part I used was a aluminum hex tie rod #19105 20"- 5/8' female rt.& lf. handed thread & used 5/8 x1/2ID male rod end. The knuckle needs to be drilled out to 1/2'. I did mention this part is availiable in steel. I an have a old catalog and the part is not listed. I would look in steering parts, tie rods, trailing arms & strut tubes. This is a good outfit to deal with. Check out pt.# rp-129-20 and 127-120 I don't have current prices but sould be in the $10 - $15 neigborhood ea.
ManySHOs
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I haven't read this entire thread but if there is enough interest I will resume my efforts for a BMR group buy. Once I start talks, I'll ask Bizzy for permission to start something officially and post it in the appropriate forum.
Ian
Ian
SolidState
No Mo SHO
I'd be interested in that, but the discount would have to be substantial....
ManySHOs
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shoebilly said:
They look nice but they aren't adjustable, are they?
Ian
lunchbox0029
New Member
jedhead said:We will have them for sale when we get "legal" paperwork done. Here is a picture.
Some people have made their own.
Bob
SHOBros Garage
so when and how much
jedhead
New Member
February. I paid the SHO Shop $99 for the one pictured. Once we contact the supplier we hope to be able to lower the price with a group buy.
Bob
Bob
I ended up purchasing the control arms from BMR and the H brace from Josh \ Shonut. I considered making my own, but the necessary time involved to make either product would have not been cost effectve for me, plus, I did not feel that I could have improved much on the designs.
Jose
Jose
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shoebilly
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Of course they are, the purpose modifieing the rear links is quicker, easier, ajustments+more ajustability. Using sphereical rod ends eliminates all 8 rubber bushings on the links.ManySHOs said:
ManySHOs
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shoebilly said:
I think that I misread your post and misunderstood the picture. Gotcha now!
Ian
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shoebilly
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This outfit www.colemanracing.com is a manufacturer of racing parts out of Michigan and anyone that wants these links will have to buy the parts piece by piece out of the catalog and use a little yankee inginuity to figure out whats needed to assemble a safe part. There are other oufits around regionally in my area so I'm sure there are others that might be more convenant for those in other regions. I can vouch for this place being quick on orders & technical help, but remember they are making race car parts not SHO parts. Ordering a catalog is free and there are lots of aftermarket brake components that one might find interesting.
ManySHOs
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shoebilly said:
That's www.colemanracing.com with an "e", right? The first link didn't work. I've been to their site before; I was going to order some brake parts for my TCE/setup. I'm going to go through Todd now that he offers a 1.1 specific upgrade with FSL calipers now. Good info on the control arms though; thanks!
FWIW, I think I want to use something with poly or rubber bushings instead of spherical bearings.
Ian
