RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Tubular Front A-arms
Clint, I don't plan on doing off-road racing with my car. Considering that both of them are probably much stronger than the factory stock unit and appears to be beefier than the adjustable track versions some guys use, I think they will do the job. The bushings are a matter of opinion. Some guys like rubber to stay away from the squeak factor and like the softer response. While those del-la-lum bushing may be the greatest thing since sliced bread maybe ... I doubt they account for the $200 difference. No, they don't have the lowersyet. A lot of guys only go with the uppers. I beefed up my lower with support welded in the bottom. Here's the quote he says about the A arms: Crafted from 1" diameter 7/32" DOM steel, they come powder coated black or uncoated. These arms are Tig welded in a jig for precise fit. The ball joint, cross shaft and bushings come installed and the built in droop stop plate and frame mounted bumper is supplied also! They also have the new offset cross shaft for added camber adjustment. Here's the link to the e-bay page: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439364131&category=33583 Steve -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Clint HooperSent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:57 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Tubular Front A-arms But the point is,Steve,you are not paying for the same thing. Have you ever looked closely at a GW tubular A-arm? They look much beefier than the Spartan units and are braced a lot more. What bushings do the Spartan units come with? Are the Spartan units available with DelaLum bushings? Does Spartan build & sell tubular lower A-arms? Do they improve the caster & camber curves? When I looked at the various A-arms on the market,I wanted a set of four with the above qualities. Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Tubular Front A-arms
But the point is,Steve,you are not paying for the same thing. Have you ever looked closely at a GW tubular A-arm? They look much beefier than the Spartan units and are braced a lot more. What bushings do the Spartan units come with? Are the Spartan units available with DelaLum bushings? Does Spartan build & sell tubular lower A-arms? Do they improve the caster & camber curves? When I looked at the various A-arms on the market,I wanted a set of four with the above qualities. Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Cecil "Steve" Martin Ummm just my opinion, but considering the fact that upper tubulars for hot rods running Mustang II front ends cost well under $300, I think those mentioned, as well as another charge way too much as much as over $500 for the same thing. Now we can argue supply and demand, but I think lack of competition has more to do with it than the cost of engineering and manufacturing. I don't mind paying a fair price for a product, but to pay over double for the same part that some other car owners are paying is out of line. That's why I talked Spartan Rod Works into making tubular uppers for the tall spindle upgrade. They are being sold on E-bay for just under $300. I realize this doesn't help you since you want to stay stock, but it may help others For a picture and more info see: http://www.chevelles.com/cgi-bin/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=7;t=006741 . -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Clint HooperSent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 6:58 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tubular Front A-arms They are not the cheapest but my preference is the Global West a-arms. Well built and available with Delalum bushings and coilovers. Fatman Fabrications sells a set of decent tubular a-arms that would probably work well on your application,also. Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What vendor out there has the best deal on tubular upper and lower front a-arms? Anyone have any experience with these? Anything to watch out for? I want to use my factory spindles and disc brakes. These are for a 68 model Chevelle.Thanks, Mike
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Tubular Front A-arms
In a message dated 11/11/2003 7:17:12 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's why I talked Spartan Rod Works into making tubular uppers for the tall spindle upgrade. Can you tell me more about the tall spindle upgradeI have a 91 Camaro parts car availableIs this what I need? Mike
[Chevelle-list] RE: Tubular Front A-arms
Ummm just my opinion, but considering the fact that upper tubulars for hot rods running Mustang II front ends cost well under $300, I think those mentioned, as well as another charge way too much as much as over $500 for the same thing. Now we can argue supply and demand, but I think lack of competition has more to do with it than the cost of engineering and manufacturing. I don't mind paying a fair price for a product, but to pay over double for the same part that some other car owners are paying is out of line. That's why I talked Spartan Rod Works into making tubular uppers for the tall spindle upgrade. They are being sold on E-bay for just under $300. I realize this doesn't help you since you want to stay stock, but it may help others For a picture and more info see: http://www.chevelles.com/cgi-bin/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=7;t=006741 . -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Clint HooperSent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 6:58 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tubular Front A-arms They are not the cheapest but my preference is the Global West a-arms. Well built and available with Delalum bushings and coilovers. Fatman Fabrications sells a set of decent tubular a-arms that would probably work well on your application,also. Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What vendor out there has the best deal on tubular upper and lower front a-arms? Anyone have any experience with these? Anything to watch out for? I want to use my factory spindles and disc brakes. These are for a 68 model Chevelle.Thanks, Mike
