This is my second mod. I say "custom" because I purchased a set of the Ford Motorsport Upper control arms from Summit Racing and proceeded to "box" them in by welding some metal plates throught the main gusset of the control arm. These arms are equiped with a harder durometer bushing and I was looking for something that would stiffen up the rear without being too drastic of a change. The stock arms are prone to much deflection due to their open shape. Installation and removal was a breeze.
All in all, I was very happy with this simple mod! It does make a difference on corner handling and on the initial launch!
Here are some accompanying pictures for comparison:
These are the stock arms.
This picture shows the 2 arms. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the modified one before painting it. Oh well...you can still see the welded plate up the center of the new arm.
This picture give a better look at the boxed mod arms.
Stay tuned for my next mods:
-reinforcing of the lower control arms
-welding of subframes
-fabrication of custom seat support that is welded to the subframe (reinforces the floorpan in this area)
Paul G.
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DHG Bullitt # 2181
Steeda Tri-AX, Aluminum D-shaft
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: PBGas on 2001-08-27 22:30 ]</font>
All in all, I was very happy with this simple mod! It does make a difference on corner handling and on the initial launch!
Here are some accompanying pictures for comparison:
These are the stock arms.

This picture shows the 2 arms. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the modified one before painting it. Oh well...you can still see the welded plate up the center of the new arm.

This picture give a better look at the boxed mod arms.

Stay tuned for my next mods:
-reinforcing of the lower control arms
-welding of subframes
-fabrication of custom seat support that is welded to the subframe (reinforces the floorpan in this area)
Paul G.
_________________
DHG Bullitt # 2181
Steeda Tri-AX, Aluminum D-shaft
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: PBGas on 2001-08-27 22:30 ]</font>