Fordmods Logo

Adjustable lower control arms 

 

Page 1 of 1 [ 8 posts ] 

 
 Post subject: Adjustable lower control arms
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:20 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 52

Posts: 3763

Joined: 25th Nov 2004

Gallery: 6 images

Ride: EFII 5.8 NOS TerroristGhia

Power: 274 rwkw

Location: Sydney Australia
NSW, Australia

OK, i have completed the AU live axle into EF, and am now chasing some udjustable lower control arms to fix the pinion angle, or at least allow me to play with the angle.

These are my options as far as i can tell.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CEE-8010/?rtype=10

and

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/UPI-2016-B/?rtype=10

Now i know the second set are for a Camaro/Pontiac, but what i need is info on the actual length. I have emailed Summit and requested a length measurement on both items, but was hoping someone here may be able to help.

Cheers

Brett

 

_________________

The Terrorist ED Retired due to RUST.
The TerrosistGhia, EF Ghia 351 EFI 5 Speed.
Millennium Falcon, Sleeper EL DOHC 6 Speed Manual EFI LPG
Member#1131
I didn't Vote for Multiculturalism, DID YOU!!!

Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Adjustable lower control arms
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:26 pm 
Technical Contributor
Offline

Age: 66

Posts: 6815

Joined: 22nd Jun 2005

Gallery: 8 images

Ride: EF Fairmont

Location: Campbelltown
NSW, Australia

What is your time frame Brett? Is there any difference between EF/EL and AU?
Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Adjustable lower control arms
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:38 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 52

Posts: 3763

Joined: 25th Nov 2004

Gallery: 6 images

Ride: EFII 5.8 NOS TerroristGhia

Power: 274 rwkw

Location: Sydney Australia
NSW, Australia

There must be, as the diff now sits up at a slight angle.

I would be willing to have some made, and the time frame is a while. Still need an exhaust before it runs and can be tuned.

My plan would be to possibly cut both the mount points off and have an adjustable bar inserted, same as in the links. Seems easy enough.

Brett

 

_________________

The Terrorist ED Retired due to RUST.
The TerrosistGhia, EF Ghia 351 EFI 5 Speed.
Millennium Falcon, Sleeper EL DOHC 6 Speed Manual EFI LPG
Member#1131
I didn't Vote for Multiculturalism, DID YOU!!!

Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Adjustable lower control arms
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:47 pm 
Technical Contributor
Offline

Age: 66

Posts: 6815

Joined: 22nd Jun 2005

Gallery: 8 images

Ride: EF Fairmont

Location: Campbelltown
NSW, Australia

Ok there must be a difference in length but what about connection and alignment?
Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Adjustable lower control arms
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:07 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 52

Posts: 3763

Joined: 25th Nov 2004

Gallery: 6 images

Ride: EFII 5.8 NOS TerroristGhia

Power: 274 rwkw

Location: Sydney Australia
NSW, Australia

Seems to be ok, for alaignment and connection, But if we had an adjustable lower, then i will be able to correct the pinion angle so the car doesn't try to shake itself to peices when it runs again.

Brett

 

_________________

The Terrorist ED Retired due to RUST.
The TerrosistGhia, EF Ghia 351 EFI 5 Speed.
Millennium Falcon, Sleeper EL DOHC 6 Speed Manual EFI LPG
Member#1131
I didn't Vote for Multiculturalism, DID YOU!!!

Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Adjustable lower control arms
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:29 pm 
Technical Contributor
Offline

Age: 66

Posts: 6815

Joined: 22nd Jun 2005

Gallery: 8 images

Ride: EF Fairmont

Location: Campbelltown
NSW, Australia

Ok I think we can do something. Need 2 lower control arms and see what we can do.
Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Adjustable lower control arms
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 10:50 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 56

Posts: 6467

Joined: 18th Dec 2006

Ride: 93 ED sedan

Power: 161 rwkw

Location: Rockhampton
QLD, Australia

I'd be looking at the upper trailing arms.....there are different length ones depending on model. EF are different to EL, and Tickford ones are different again.

 

_________________

http://youtu.be/jJTh9F3Vgg0

Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Adjustable lower control arms
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:36 am 
Getting Side Ways
Offline

Age: 71

Posts: 3574

Joined: 11th Jan 2009

Location: Smithfield
NSW, Australia

TerroristGHIA wrote:
There must be, as the diff now sits up at a slight angle.

I would be willing to have some made, and the time frame is a while. Still need an exhaust before it runs and can be tuned.

My plan would be to possibly cut both the mount points off and have an adjustable bar inserted, same as in the links. Seems easy enough.

Brett


Brett, I have a couple of Upper control arms at home off an AU XR, EL XR, PM me if you are interested.
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:
Sort by  
 Page 1 of 1  [ 8 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 40 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

 

 

It is currently Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:07 am All times are UTC + 11 hours

 

 

(c)2014 Total Web Solutions Australia - Australian Web Hosting and Domain Names