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what to use for control arm bushings for drag racing #1119251
11/22/11 03:41 PM
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chromedome426 Offline OP
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On a stock suspension B body, what tricks are used to free up the movement of the front control arms for drag racing.

Re: what to use for control arm bushings for drag racing [Re: chromedome426] #1119252
11/22/11 05:10 PM
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switch to tubular upper arms(bondo bobs) with heim joints.

Re: what to use for control arm bushings for drag racing [Re: larry890] #1119253
11/23/11 12:07 AM
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switch to tubular upper arms(bondo bobs) with heim joints.




I went with RMS uppers and RMS adjustable strut rods, both have heim joints in them. Now the only bushing in the front suspension is in the lower control arm. It made a huge difference in how easy the front suspension moves...HUGE. It drives like a dream on the street and track. My alignment guy was able to give me plenty of positive caster so it pretty much drives it self. Between the radial tires on all four corners and the positive caster the only thing left for me to do is floor it and shift .


68 Barracuda Formula S 340
87 "Chrysler" Conquest
Re: what to use for control arm bushings for drag racing [Re: larry890] #1119254
11/23/11 12:11 AM
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The Moog offset upper bushings are nice.... No serrations not too much money. Grease them up good. Don't tighten up the cams very much. Tack them in place!!!!!! The lowers... use a Poly!!! Do not use a stock type!!!

Re: what to use for control arm bushings for drag racing [Re: 10.90 Racer] #1119255
11/23/11 12:14 AM
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Prothane makes a great bushing set, very happy with sets on many cars. Dyno

Re: what to use for control arm bushings for drag racing [Re: Dyno1] #1119256
11/23/11 12:16 AM
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Prothane makes a great bushing set, very happy with sets on many cars. Dyno



That's what I have on the lower!!!







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