Upper Control Arms

[daveh]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone used these upper control arms or have any opinions?  Would they be that much better over the stock units.  They promise better handling but I'm not certain.  If you would have any better suggestions I'm all ears.  Thanks

Dave

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[ChallengerHK]

I had a set, but sold them before I could install due to money woes. I can't therefore say if they work, but I can say that a) the science behind them is sound, and b) I'm told that the Hotchkiss design is better, but for about twice the investment.

[HP2]

The better handling aspect actually comes from allowing a more aggressive alignment than is possible with the originals and is not automatic because you switch to tubular arms. Most tubular arms do provide a greater range of adjustment to get additional caster and camber when compared to the stock arms,especially when you've lowered the car. However, if that is the only reason your switching, you can get most of that same benefit with $40 worth of offset bushings. There is some debating whether or not they are actually stronger or lighter than factory arms. It depends on the manufacturer. They are necessary if you are converting to coil overs and eliminating the torsion bars.

[brads70]

   what he said! 
I'd add to that.... I would never buy an upper control arm that wasen't braced at the ball joint area, but that's just my     I went with the Hotchkis uppers because of that.

[dodj]

The better handling aspect actually comes from allowing a more aggressive alignment than is possible with the originals and is not automatic because you switch to tubular arms. Most tubular arms do provide a greater range of adjustment to get additional caster and camber when compared to the stock arms,especially when you've lowered the car. However, if that is the only reason your switching, you can get most of that same benefit with $40 worth of offset bushings. There is some debating whether or not they are actually stronger or lighter than factory arms. It depends on the manufacturer. They are necessary if you are converting to coil overs and eliminating the torsion bars.

X2
If I had the extra $ (like 700 of' em), I'd go the Hotchkis route. If you need to watch the $, Moog offset bushings. That's the way I'm going.

[daveh]

I think I'll do the same.  I just didn't like the fact that they weren't gusseted.  For a street car I'm just going to stick with the stock for now.  Thanks