C5 T1 Front Lower Control Arm Availability
01-20-2016, 11:27 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
C5 T1 Front Lower Control Arm Availability
1. Does anyone know where to get new C5 T1 front lower control arms? I can't seem to find them anywhere.
2. Are the T1 bushings actually different from what came on later 2003 and 2004 C5s?
Thanks!
2. Are the T1 bushings actually different from what came on later 2003 and 2004 C5s?
Thanks!
01-20-2016, 12:05 PM
#2
Racer
Froggy47 has a pair listed in the classifieds section...wait, I think his are uppers.
Last edited by tmtraylor; 01-20-2016 at 12:06 PM.
01-20-2016, 05:10 PM
#3
Race Director
I have a full set actually.
The front uppers are new T1. Never installed. The rest are very low mile almost like new.
So that's 8 c5 control arms total. With original rubber bushings (T1 bushings on the front upper).
Have not been actively advertising them, but I guess I should.
Not interested in splitting up.
Make an offer (keep in mind they don't make these any more & they are hard to find).
If you could go back in a time machine and order these from GM they would run about $3500 - $4000 for full set at retail.
Mfg dates are 02 & 03 stored wrapped in my CA garage, not (97, 98 ....) sitting out in a recycle yard.
Yes, T1, actually different. You don't really think GM would just slap a different part number on the same part? Well, "maybe" they would (haha), just kidding.
The front uppers are new T1. Never installed. The rest are very low mile almost like new.
So that's 8 c5 control arms total. With original rubber bushings (T1 bushings on the front upper).
Have not been actively advertising them, but I guess I should.
Not interested in splitting up.
Make an offer (keep in mind they don't make these any more & they are hard to find).
If you could go back in a time machine and order these from GM they would run about $3500 - $4000 for full set at retail.
Mfg dates are 02 & 03 stored wrapped in my CA garage, not (97, 98 ....) sitting out in a recycle yard.
Yes, T1, actually different. You don't really think GM would just slap a different part number on the same part? Well, "maybe" they would (haha), just kidding.
Last edited by froggy47; 01-20-2016 at 06:26 PM.
01-21-2016, 11:56 PM
#5
Race Director
Stiffness of the rubber bushing (call durometer rating).
Keeps your alignment setting (static vs. dynamic) and keeps the bushing where it should be. Important for handling. GM went a little too soft (even on the z06) and tires got better.
Keeps your alignment setting (static vs. dynamic) and keeps the bushing where it should be. Important for handling. GM went a little too soft (even on the z06) and tires got better.