Corvette A-Arm Choices?
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Corvette A-Arm Choices?
What are my choices for tubular upper and lower front control arms.
I looked at VB&P, great stuff, I just dont like the looks of the square tube arms on such a "swoopy" car.
I'm not interested in coil overs from the existing source, nor am I inclined to fab from scratch like TT.
Global West says that they will have them next year
CPP says that they will have them before christmas.
I can box in my existing arms.
Rumor has it that they are the same as 62 Impala parts ? anybody know?
Are there any other choices out there?
I looked at VB&P, great stuff, I just dont like the looks of the square tube arms on such a "swoopy" car.
I'm not interested in coil overs from the existing source, nor am I inclined to fab from scratch like TT.
Global West says that they will have them next year
CPP says that they will have them before christmas.
I can box in my existing arms.
Rumor has it that they are the same as 62 Impala parts ? anybody know?
Are there any other choices out there?
Last edited by 84rzv500r; Sep 21, 2005 at 07:32 PM. Reason: their, There, They're
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Originally Posted by 84rzv500r
What are my choices for tubular upper and lower front control arms.
I looked at VB&P, great stuff, I just dont like the looks of the square tube arms on such a "swoopy" car.
I'm not interested in coil overs from the existing source, nor am I inclined to fab from scratch like TT.
Global West says that they will have them next year
CPP says that they will have them before christmas.
I can box in my existing arms.
Rumor has it that they are the same as 62 Impala parts ? anybody know?
Are there any other choices out there?
I looked at VB&P, great stuff, I just dont like the looks of the square tube arms on such a "swoopy" car.
I'm not interested in coil overs from the existing source, nor am I inclined to fab from scratch like TT.
Global West says that they will have them next year
CPP says that they will have them before christmas.
I can box in my existing arms.
Rumor has it that they are the same as 62 Impala parts ? anybody know?
Are there any other choices out there?
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I have Pole Position upper a-arms. They are fully adjustable.
Here's the link Pole Posistion . I have the VBP lower. (which cracked) Going to fix them up this off season.
Here's the link Pole Posistion . I have the VBP lower. (which cracked) Going to fix them up this off season.
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If, IF I wanted tubular a arms ... there's a coupla guys nearby here that build circle track chassis & a arms from scratch ... about $50/bare arm (no ball joint). They use a standardized race shaft (won't fit vette). Spend an evening in your local circle track pit and ask around who does this kinda work near you. If you provide joints, shafts & bushings (& loan your old arms for a pattern) ... someone near you might also do it for about $50/arm. It's easier to build a tube arm set up for coilover. My local ct shop has used coilover for small$. Lotta ct arms use chrysler screw-in joints w/ chevy spindles reamed to fit larger mopar stud. I dunno about drag arms ... but if I had to guess, I'd think the ct arms are more robust than drag arms.
-edit- and yes, 58-64 chevy FULL Size pass car UPPER a arm fits C2 & C3 ... according to Hollander junkyard bible. Vette lowers are unique.
-edit- and yes, 58-64 chevy FULL Size pass car UPPER a arm fits C2 & C3 ... according to Hollander junkyard bible. Vette lowers are unique.
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Originally Posted by jackson
and yes, 58-64 chevy FULL Size pass car UPPER a arm fits C2 & C3 ... according to Hollander junkyard bible. Vette lowers are unique.
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Dan I'm surprised you don't know global west, ever heard of the del-a-lum bushings? that's them. I think their site is http://www.globalwest.net
CPP = classic performance products, http://www.classicperform.com
CPP = classic performance products, http://www.classicperform.com
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Keith, look at Howe Racing, they have 3 bolt corvette and the 4 bolt gm min ball joints in a modular design w/ taller studs, you can select which one you want..just the thing for you 
That will give you the tapper spindle, I wouldn't go over 1,5" taller than stock though, roll center really goes up then, the virtual swing arm gets terribly short and the camber curve gets kinda wild. I settles my adjustable ones on 1" for now but as you know...no testing yet.
That will give you the tapper spindle, I wouldn't go over 1,5" taller than stock though, roll center really goes up then, the virtual swing arm gets terribly short and the camber curve gets kinda wild. I settles my adjustable ones on 1" for now but as you know...no testing yet.
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Where did I say they have them? No one has them, apart from VB&Ps square tubing stuff and jim meyers who's the only one that offers true tubular DOM arms but only for coil overs...
Read what the 1st post said:
Read what the 1st post said:
Global West says that they will have them next year
CPP says that they will have them before christmas.
CPP says that they will have them before christmas.
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Strength and weight (no not available in titanium)
Im going to buy the lower control arms from them when they come out. the only differnce between theres and vbp is the looks right? I really hope someone comes out with drop spindles.
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Make your own like norval has but instead of adding meterial on the top add the 1"or 1,5" on the underside, instant extended spindle and dropped spindle in one 
I may give that a shot some time, have to get some (cheap) spare spindles to do it
I may give that a shot some time, have to get some (cheap) spare spindles to do it
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Dan I'm surprised you don't know global west, ever heard of the del-a-lum bushings? that's them. I think their site is http://www.globalwest.net
CPP = classic performance products, http://www.classicperform.com
CPP = classic performance products, http://www.classicperform.com
Yeah I've heard of them. Just had a brain fart early this morning.
I wish I could a good machine shop. I have a set of Tubular arms that we made but I can't find a company to give me a price quote. I guess no one wants work anymore.
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Yea, I remember them. They seem kinda cheezy, but maybe it's the best choice.
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Keith, look at Howe Racing, they have 3 bolt corvette and the 4 bolt gm min ball joints in a modular design w/ taller studs, you can select which one you want..just the thing for you That will give you the tapper spindle, I wouldn't go over 1,5" taller than stock though, roll center really goes up then, the virtual swing arm gets terribly short and the camber curve gets kinda wild. I settles my adjustable ones on 1" for now but as you know...no testing yet.
That will give you the tapper spindle, I wouldn't go over 1,5" taller than stock though, roll center really goes up then, the virtual swing arm gets terribly short and the camber curve gets kinda wild. I settles my adjustable ones on 1" for now but as you know...no testing yet.
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They don't look cheezy at all, they have a larger misalignment angle than the stockers. They're not cheap, something like 90$ a piece. Savitske classic & custom sells them ( http://www.scandc.com/ )
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Do you have pics of the arms? Are they set up for the stock coil spring? Maybe you can contact a speedway shop, they usually turn out their own arms.
The only thing I don't like about the adjustable arms is the fact that they could come loose. Like the adjustables do. Last thing we need is a law suit from someone who didn't tighten them up all the way and they fall off. I'll just keep grindin away with what we have.