???off set control arms????
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From: Manassas VA
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St. Jude Donor '14
???off set control arms????
Any one here using the off set control arms from VBP??
If so, how much more range do you get with the caster adjustments? + and -
Thanks..
If so, how much more range do you get with the caster adjustments? + and -
Thanks..
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From: Manassas VA
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St. Jude Donor '14
Re: ???off set control arms???? (Bluewasp)
someone must use them... I want a responce from someone using them and not the normal sales talk.
Robert
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From: Frankfurt, Taunus Hills
Re: ???off set control arms???? (Bluewasp)
I have them in my car with the Performance Plus Kit.
They are tough and give the car a nice handling.
I´m not able to determine why the handling did improve so much, cause I replaced the front suspension in total:
Upper A-Arms / Lower A-Arms / Springs vs. Fiberglas monospring front / Swaybar 1 1/4" / Koni Gas shocks.
The arms are OK and are tough lookers - but attention on mine the Bolts to the crossshaft became loose and the A- Arm moved relatively to the crossshaft. Can be dangerous! Should be looked after frequently!
This is my opinion.
If you like, I can post some pics. :chevy
They are tough and give the car a nice handling.
I´m not able to determine why the handling did improve so much, cause I replaced the front suspension in total:
Upper A-Arms / Lower A-Arms / Springs vs. Fiberglas monospring front / Swaybar 1 1/4" / Koni Gas shocks.
The arms are OK and are tough lookers - but attention on mine the Bolts to the crossshaft became loose and the A- Arm moved relatively to the crossshaft. Can be dangerous! Should be looked after frequently!
This is my opinion.
If you like, I can post some pics. :chevy
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From: Warrenton va
Re: ???off set control arms???? (454Big)
454Big.
Are you talking about the bolts from the halfshaft to the flange on the bearing spindle? I though they had french locks on them to keep them from backing out.
Are you talking about the bolts from the halfshaft to the flange on the bearing spindle? I though they had french locks on them to keep them from backing out.
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From: Manassas VA
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St. Jude Donor '14
Re: ???off set control arms???? (454Big)
I have them in my car with the Performance Plus Kit.
They are tough and give the car a nice handling.
I´m not able to determine why the handling did improve so much, cause I replaced the front suspension in total:
Upper A-Arms / Lower A-Arms / Springs vs. Fiberglas monospring front / Swaybar 1 1/4" / Koni Gas shocks.
The arms are OK and are tough lookers - but attention on mine the Bolts to the crossshaft became loose and the A- Arm moved relatively to the crossshaft. Can be dangerous! Should be looked after frequently!
This is my opinion.
If you like, I can post some pics. :chevy
They are tough and give the car a nice handling.
I´m not able to determine why the handling did improve so much, cause I replaced the front suspension in total:
Upper A-Arms / Lower A-Arms / Springs vs. Fiberglas monospring front / Swaybar 1 1/4" / Koni Gas shocks.
The arms are OK and are tough lookers - but attention on mine the Bolts to the crossshaft became loose and the A- Arm moved relatively to the crossshaft. Can be dangerous! Should be looked after frequently!
This is my opinion.
If you like, I can post some pics. :chevy
As for the range of caster adjustment how much do you get + and - side??
Robert
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From: Calgary
Re: ???off set control arms???? (Bluewasp)
I set my alignment to Vette Brakes advanced street (or whatever) settings with my stock upper a-arms. The stack of shims required makes my car look like the frame was bent in a wreck (to get the recommended castor)! For appearances' sake I probably should get those Vette Brake pieces.
If those bolts that came loose are the ones I am thinking about, shouldn't they have locking nuts?
[Modified by 74vetteman, 9:09 PM 9/21/2001]
If those bolts that came loose are the ones I am thinking about, shouldn't they have locking nuts?
[Modified by 74vetteman, 9:09 PM 9/21/2001]
