Rear Control Arms. Is The An Alternative To Mm's Break The Bank Prices?

[90lxwhite]

I appreciate your offer, it's been taken care of for the most part.
But like I said earlier I had no issue with the arms I had. Wouldn't advocate against someone else using them either. Just said that the other stuff was lack luster IMO. Your picture doesn't really showcase what I talked about but you can still kind of see it. Lots of little overpriced knick-nacks and I never saw a show case for the more race-orientated stuff

Hats n keychains etc? I'd guess due to the fact they'd sell more t-shirts at shows than k-members. Where as upr are prob the lower price of "the good stuff" at $280 it's still a lil out of my reach at this point. The fund is getting pretty light w the Vortech stuff n I need a brake job.

 

[90lxwhite]

But this looks like a yard sale to you?

Kinda looks like an all you can eat buffet

 

[tannerc91gt]

Hats n keychains etc? I'd guess due to the fact they'd sell more t-shirts at shows than k-members. Where as upr are prob the lower price of "the good stuff" at $280 it's still a lil out of my reach at this point. The fund is getting pretty light w the Vortech stuff n I need a brake job.

Billet interior, decorative plate this, shift knob that. I mean I guess that's a huge part of their business considering it appeals to a wider audience. But at the NMRA events I've been to I'd think you'd show off the goods. Again, this doesn't speak to the quality of their race car parts. I just haven't had good experience with them otherwise.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Billet interior, decorative plate this, shift knob that. I mean I guess that's a huge part of their business considering it appeals to a wider audience. But at the NMRA events I've been to I'd think you'd show off the goods. Again, this doesn't speak to the quality of their race car parts. I just haven't had good experience with them otherwise.

That's about 90% of the game though man. Ever been to a retail counter at a swap meet set up by CJ Pony Parts, Late Model Restoration, American Muscle, Fox Mustang Resto, or any of the Regional Mustang Vendors? I hit the All Ford Super Swap in Columbus, Ohio every fall and what you posted above is exactly what they all put out. That's the meat and potatoes of their business man. It doesn't mean they aren't a serious part specific company, but selling K-members and control arms alone isn't what's keeping the lights on.

The ones that only showcase particular items do so because more likely than not....that's pretty much all they're known for selling.

 

[tannerc91gt]

That's about 90% of the game though man.

No, I agree. It's a disappointing truth though. The vast majority aren't interested in coil overs, control arms and tubular k members. They are interested in decorative crap. Which has it's place I suppose. I guess my line of thought is to play to your audience, when in reality I guess that's what they're doing.

 

[srtthis]

i bought my upper control arms at an NMRA race from them... they had the ARB K members and all that also. i almost bought the rear coil over kit last year at a race. i just didnt have the cash on me

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

i bought my upper control arms at an NMRA race from them... they had the ARB K members and all that also.

i almost bought the rear coil over kit last year at a race.

i just didnt have the cash on me

How do you almost buy something?

Do they take almost cash, or can you use an almost Visa?

 

[srtthis]

i had out the visa... i just refuse to put anything for my car on my credit card. everything on it is paid for with cash only

 

[Noobz347]

Truth. A bench vice a pile of wheel bearing brease a couple of 1x4" slats of wood was all it took to get mine in.

If you can't get them in with this method, the real trick is to put the bushing in the freezer for a half an hour or so first. They'll not only shrink a tad, but harden a little making them easier to press in without distorting.

Oh Oh Oh (Warshack)... I like this one!

Dry ice iz duh bom.

 

[7991LXnSHO]

No dry ice bombs for me. I saw Mythbusters and like having all ten fingers attached. Now for shrinking bushings and press fit stuff, it is a good idea.

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

Billet interior, decorative plate this, shift knob that. I mean I guess that's a huge part of their business considering it appeals to a wider audience. But at the NMRA events I've been to I'd think you'd show off the goods. Again, this doesn't speak to the quality of their race car parts. I just haven't had good experience with them otherwise.

Lets not get upset about what sells and what most people will buy at these events. What consumers buy is what these businesses are there to sell them and if that's knicks & knacks then so be it, money talks. How many people do you see carrying out their new tubular Kmember and A-arms out to their mustang and trying to shove it in their trunk?

Shows like these attract a lot of "fair weather" fans that are there just to browse, watch and see some cool stuff and have just a few bucks to spend on something cool. Whatever they buy needs to profitable for the company, gets their "brand" out there, and small enough to where the customer can continue enjoying the show while either carrying it around checking other stuff out or safely hide it in their vehicle. Unfortunately the "hard core" racers won't understand and that's okay, they don't have to but they should at least respect it and not blast them for it.

So far my limited experience with UPR has been great with tech support on the phone, ordering over the phone and my bump steer kit looks great and installed perfectly. Kudos so far to UPR and I they will get future business from me.

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

No dry ice bombs for me. I saw Mythbusters and like having all ten fingers attached. Now for shrinking bushings and press fit stuff, it is a good idea.

Ha, you never know when those things are going to go, 2 seconds? 20 seconds? 1 hour? Those things are dangerous but fun, hmmm sounds like a Fox Mustang doesn't it?

 

[old_blue]

Hats n keychains etc? I'd guess due to the fact they'd sell more t-shirts at shows than k-members. Where as upr are prob the lower price of "the good stuff" at $280 it's still a lil out of my reach at this point. The fund is getting pretty light w the Vortech stuff n I need a brake job.

Holy crap $280..... Boxing my stockers with new bushings sounds better and better. $100 energy bushings look a lot better. May have a project for the weekend now.

 

[90lxwhite]

Holy crap $280..... .

Yeah they get up there. There's a big jump between the generic vs name brand in this ball game it seems. Wish I could weld..

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Holy crap $280..... Boxing my stockers with new bushings sounds better and better. $100 energy bushings look a lot better. May have a project for the weekend now.

Boxing the uppers....ok, not bad. I wouldn't waste my time on the stock lowers though. The oval bushings in them were designed for comfort, not performance. Once you stuff them with urethane bushings, you've got neither.

 

[90lxwhite]

Boxing the uppers....ok, not bad. I wouldn't waste my time on the stock lowers though. The oval bushings in them were designed for comfort, not performance. Once you stuff them with urethane bushings, you've got neither.

Hmm. Yeah man if I'm gonna have to wrestle those old bastards off they're not going back on. I'd put the china set on before I'd do that.

 

[old_blue]

For $280 i'm going to take my chances. In reality, no fox was built for comfort. A set of plush seats and air ride might change it but there goes the performance aspect.

 

[srtthis]

if you going to cheap out just remember every one seems to have the money to do it right the 2nd time.

i have as tight of a budget as anyone with my car. but i wont do something till it can be done right. i wont skimp out to get it done if its not done right.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

For $280 i'm going to take my chances. In reality, no fox was built for comfort. A set of plush seats and air ride might change it but there goes the performance aspect.

Here's the problem with adding bushings to the stock lower arms. The oval bushings found in the stockers don't rotate like the round ones found in aftermarket arms do. When the rubber bushings are in there the ride is compliant and although it's inconsistent, the suspension still transfers because the bushings have a lot of give to them. When you change them out with urethane bushings, you not only lose that ride compliance, but since they don't deflect like rubber bushings, they bind. Actually makes them worse performing than stock, not better.

 

[90lxwhite]

Here's the problem with adding bushings to the stock lower arms. The oval bushings found in the stockers don't rotate like the round ones found in aftermarket arms do. When the rubber bushings are in there the ride is compliant and although it's inconsistent, the suspension still transfers because the bushings have a lot of give to them. When you change them out with urethane bushings, you not only lose that ride compliance, but since they don't deflect like rubber bushings, they bind. Actually makes them worse performing than stock, not better.

What if i got a set of the cheap ones and put rubber bushings on the axel side, would that work?