Lower rear adjustable tublar arms

[ShoGuy93]

Ok a few months back i got my intrax and tokico's on. But now i have alot of negtive chamber in the rear. Tires are really bowing out. I have been reading up on the Lower rear adjustable tublar arms. Would this fix my problem and get my rear end into speck again? Cause i have noticed my rear tires are starting to wear on the inside. And i want to get this fixed soon. Are they easy to install your self. i know you would have to get the rear end alm done after words. But is this something u could do at your house?

 

[twr]

Yes, it will correct the problem. I don't know how hard they would be to install.

 

[luigisho]

Ask Todd at TCE. Banner above. He has good units if I remember correctly. I'm sure he could explain the install.

 

[ShoGuy93]

Whats the differnce from the stock ones? What makes these better??

 

[PaulRuffo]

The difference from stock is that the length is adjustable as opposed to the concentric bushings on the stock one. Allows for a larger range of adjustment.

I have the GTP arms from Sho shop and am from NY. The shop that put them on for me was not happy. Being a North East car with all the salty roads, the bolts for the old arms were pretty rusted on there. While you're in there, you might want to consider putting an H brace in to reinforce the stock torque box. (fits in between where the control arms hook in)

Paul

 

[pbshow]

I installed the GTP units on my '93 ATX with little difficulty. The hardest part was getting the stock arms off. It took about four hours, including the H-brace installation. When I received the new parts from GM Direct, I took them apart and applied anti-sieze compound to the threads, to keep them from galling and rusting. It's amazing that GM didn't do this originally. It's a great setup for those with Intrax or Eibach's.

Paul

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[ShoGuy93]

Ok i know when i got under my car the other day i was looking at the control arms. And i nocted that some type of brake system or part is welded onto one of the arms. What do u do with that part when i get the new control arms. Do u weld it on there. Or do u let it hang around. And how hard is it install the h Brace?

Thanks again

 

[jedhead]

ShoGuy93:
Ok i know when i got under my car the other day i was looking at the control arms. And i nocted that some type of brake system or part is welded onto one of the arms. What do u do with that part when i get the new control arms. Do u weld it on there. Or do u let it hang around. And how hard is it install the h Brace?

Thanks again

If you buy Todd's arms, he will supply you with plugs to bypass the cheap psuedo proportional valve. The rear brakes will work just a little harder. Todd's arm are made with alot attention to detail and very strong racing pieces. I could not get the rear aligned properly with my SS linear springs until I installed the arms. I installed the arm removing one original and installing a new one eyeballing and measuring the length.

Bob

 

[ShoGuy93]

Ok i want to know. Since i have herd the brakeing in the rear will be more harsh. will the brakeing % change? Like 80 or 70 front. and like 20 or 30 in the rear? O and y can't u just weld that brake bracket to the new contorl arms. and what does that valve thing do that u can buy from shonut. when u put it on?

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[GASHOGUY]

Call Doug at FPS: 770-949-7191. He sells tubular aluminum adjustable control arms. The kit also includes provisions to keep the factory rear brake proportioning valve. I have them on my car and love them.

 

[ShoGuy93]

who is this doug guy? what is his name on the forum....

 

[ShoGuy93]

who is this doug guy? what is his name on the forum....

<small>[ September 24, 2002, 11:50 PM: Message edited by: ShoGuy93 ]</small>

 

[kaoticSHO]

"Doug" is the co-owner of Ford Performance Specialists of Georgia. He is the one who built my Supercharged 93. And the one who builds the "bullet-proof" atx. I also have the control arms on my car. He has vast experience with these cars. I don't believe that he has a "screen name".

 

[ShoGuy93]

OK doug lewis. The Tranny Guy. I didn't know he did any thing else besides the tranny. Does doug have a web site or any thing i can order from. Insteand of calling him (don't want the phone bill) Or e-mail adress?

Thanks

 

[kaoticSHO]

ShoGuy93:
OK doug lewis. The Tranny Guy. I didn't know he did any thing else besides the tranny. Does doug have a web site or any thing i can order from. Insteand of calling him (don't want the phone bill) Or e-mail adress?

Thanks

www.fordspecialists.com

 

[ShoGuy93]

Thanks kaoticSHO for the link! You have been a bunch a help!!

 

[kaoticSHO]

Glad to help. Can't sleep tonight for some reason perhaps because I'm playing MOHAA online.

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