Front suspension components?

azbobbybooshay10 · 06-21-2008, 12:27 AM

I went for an alignment last week at a local Ford place, and the guy said he couldn't align it because the front control arm bushings are bad. My buddy that works there said they would have to replace the entire LCA, not just the bushings. If the Stangkiller LCA buy will get off the ground, that would be great, but if it doesn't, what are my options? I would definitely prefer poly bushings, as the car will be converted to a track car this fall, so I would prefer to stay away from the stock stuff. I've searched all over and can only find replaceable bushings for the rear's, nothing for the fronts.

B3NN3TT · 06-21-2008, 12:39 AM

Yeah I''ve never seen replacement bushings for the fronts. You just replace the whole control arm assembly.

kpeeks · 06-21-2008, 01:13 AM

Here ya go bobby.

Powerflex bushes

They're pricey though.

Topik · 06-21-2008, 03:39 AM

assuming you have 2 bolt boobsy, they are cheap and easy to install. I would just deal with them until you go aftermarket/custom.

azbobbybooshay10 · 06-21-2008, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Topik

assuming you have 2 bolt boobsy, they are cheap and easy to install. I would just deal with them until you go aftermarket/custom.

Well thats the problem. I want to go custom with the Stangkiller LCA's, but it looks like that ship may not sail (no response from Stangkiller yet to see if he's even interested in making more). If he doesn't make any LCA's, what are my other options besides OEM rubber replacements, which I would imagine would take a beating on open track events?

jaged · 06-21-2008, 04:10 AM

beat on them, they will take it.

CougarGuy1802 · 06-21-2008, 06:51 PM

beat em they are fine. new ford ones are like 38 bucks from wut iv heard.

sonza68 · 06-21-2008, 11:16 PM

That's about right.

gamiller · 06-22-2008, 11:55 PM

what's $38? The bushings or the arms? I was just quoted $145/pair for arms from Tousley Ford.

blustreak · 06-23-2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by azbobbybooshay10

Well thats the problem. I want to go custom with the Stangkiller LCA's, but it looks like that ship may not sail (no response from Stangkiller yet to see if he's even interested in making more)....

Last time I spoke to him about his old car I picked up he seemed like he was going to make more LCA's AND harness bars but had a lot of things going on and making more parts wasn't at the top of his list. So I think they'll be made again but it might be a little while.

06-21-2008, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
azbobbybooshay10 NECO Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Williams, AZ Posts: 7,639 Images: 6	Front suspension components? I went for an alignment last week at a local Ford place, and the guy said he couldn't align it because the front control arm bushings are bad. My buddy that works there said they would have to replace the entire LCA, not just the bushings. If the Stangkiller LCA buy will get off the ground, that would be great, but if it doesn't, what are my options? I would definitely prefer poly bushings, as the car will be converted to a track car this fall, so I would prefer to stay away from the stock stuff. I've searched all over and can only find replaceable bushings for the rear's, nothing for the fronts. __________________ Cougar now in Winter hibernation 2008 V8 Supercar Championship Standings (After Round 13 of 14, Tasmania Challenge @ Symmons Plains, November 21-23, 2008) 1. #88 Jamie Whincup - Team Vodafone BF Falcon......................................3208 2. #5 Mark Winterbottom - Ford Performance Racing BF Falcon......................2975 3. #1 Garth Tander - Holden Racing Team VE Commodore.............................2788 NEXT RACE: NRMA Grand Finale @ Oran Park, Dec. 4-7, 2008

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