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Repro upper control arms.... #1160747 01/19/12 03:49 PM 01/19/12 03:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA T THESHAKERPROJECT OP super stock
THESHAKERPROJECT OP super stock T Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA	I have seen some of them for sale lately on the Ebag . I know Dynacorn is one of the mfg, not sure if there are others. Has anyone see them or used them?? Do they look like a NOS set or just more junk that does not fit ??

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: THESHAKERPROJECT] #1160748 01/19/12 03:51 PM 01/19/12 03:51 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I have a set, but I havent tried fitting them yet. They look great, but that is only half the battle.

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: ] #1160749 01/19/12 04:00 PM 01/19/12 04:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA T THESHAKERPROJECT OP super stock
THESHAKERPROJECT OP super stock T Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA	Who made the set you have ? Can you snap a pic next to a OEM set ? Do they look as thick as orig ones ?

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: THESHAKERPROJECT] #1160750 01/19/12 05:23 PM 01/19/12 05:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 322 MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA S sunroof446 enthusiast
sunroof446 enthusiast S Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 322 MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA	I would use a original pair with new MOOG ball joints. Guaranteed to fit.

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: sunroof446] #1160751 01/19/12 05:28 PM 01/19/12 05:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I bought some as well, out of the box they look identical to originals but just for kicks I'll do a side by side tonight to see if they actually are. The ball joints look ok as well but quality wise those are a crap shoot so I'll likely change them out for Moogs, for the price the bare arms were a good deal.

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: THESHAKERPROJECT] #1160752 01/19/12 06:37 PM 01/19/12 06:37 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Who made the set you have ? Can you snap a pic next to a OEM set ? Do they look as thick as orig ones ? I bought my pair from Classic Performance Products out of California. They were advertising them on ebay for a while for 140 I think. Cant snap a pic next to the old ones because they are long gone. They look to be the same thickness as the originals though.

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1160753 01/20/12 01:18 PM 01/20/12 01:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA T THESHAKERPROJECT OP super stock
THESHAKERPROJECT OP super stock T Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA	Quote: I bought some as well, out of the box they look identical to originals but just for kicks I'll do a side by side tonight to see if they actually are. The ball joints look ok as well but quality wise those are a crap shoot so I'll likely change them out for Moogs, for the price the bare arms were a good deal. Scott, did you get them from CPP or Frank Badalson ?? Ebay, there $139 each from CPP and that sounds like a deal...IF they fit . Last edited by THESHAKERPROJECT; 01/20/12 01:19 PM.

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: THESHAKERPROJECT] #1160754 01/20/12 11:22 PM 01/20/12 11:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,758 KS 6 68SportSatvert top fuel
68SportSatvert top fuel 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,758 KS	Someone is selling them here under the B body parts for sale... Last edited by 68SportSatvert; 01/20/12 11:23 PM.

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: THESHAKERPROJECT] #1160755 01/20/12 11:32 PM 01/20/12 11:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	No I got them off ebay, I forget the price but it was a pair and it was under $150.00

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1160756 01/21/12 05:15 PM 01/21/12 05:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA T THESHAKERPROJECT OP super stock
THESHAKERPROJECT OP super stock T Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA	I got a set from CPP for sale on the ebag and they were $132pr and free shipping !!! Got a PM from someone that has used several sets from them and he said they were good to go.

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: THESHAKERPROJECT] #1160757 01/21/12 06:15 PM 01/21/12 06:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Fit? Probably fine, but I haven't tried that yet. Quality? Metal thickness is fine, bushings and ball joints appear to be good (but notice ball joint stude size is bigger dia. than OEM). O.E. Correct? Stamping shape is not even close compared to the two OEM 71 Duster examples I have to compare them to. Bottom line? I don't see a problem using them, especially for the price, but in the higher end judging venues they'll cost you some points. 7030141-AArm1.jpg (74 downloads)

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1160758 01/21/12 06:16 PM 01/21/12 06:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Notice the steel plate stop is not present on the reproduction 7030146-AArm2.jpg (113 downloads)

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1160759 01/21/12 06:18 PM 01/21/12 06:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	The edge "flange" width is more substantial on the original, especially noticable around the bushing area which would be a strength concern to me. 7030151-AArms4.jpg (121 downloads)

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1160760 01/21/12 06:18 PM 01/21/12 06:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Opposite side 7030155-AArm3.jpg (128 downloads)

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1160761 01/21/12 08:51 PM 01/21/12 08:51 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 592 california M Mr D21 mopar
Mr D21 mopar M Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 592 california	Do control arms need replacing ??? Besides replacing the ball joints and bushings, why would a control arm need replacing(besides an accident)....

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: Mr D21] #1160762 01/21/12 08:53 PM 01/21/12 08:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa. L LimeliteAero master
LimeliteAero master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa.	rust...accident...lost?

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: LimeliteAero] #1160763 01/21/12 09:03 PM 01/21/12 09:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 592 california M Mr D21 mopar
Mr D21 mopar M Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 592 california	Didnt realize there was that much of a need for UCA's. What about the lowers, are they reproducing those as well ?

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: Mr D21] #1160764 01/21/12 09:22 PM 01/21/12 09:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Many of them were bare steel and not painted resulting in rust/pitting issues. Drier Western cars like I find don't normally have rust issues but I've seen some horrible examples back East. Lower control arms with factory correct details would be an awesome product, they rust worse and get damaged easier, I'm sure they would sell (if correct!).

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1160765 01/21/12 09:53 PM 01/21/12 09:53 PM
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mymcodebee master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,968 Far Northeast.	Quote: Many of them were bare steel and not painted resulting in rust/pitting issues. Drier Western cars like I find don't normally have rust issues but I've seen some horrible examples back East. I can concur with Scott. I have spent the better part of a day messing with these old rusty upper control arms and for my driver cars I will drop the $150 and save some time. Ordering a set this week.

Re: Repro upper control arms.... [Re: Mr D21] #1160766 01/22/12 02:42 AM 01/22/12 02:42 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 819 Central Ohio rtidd440 super street
rtidd440 super street Joined: May 2003 Posts: 819 Central Ohio	Quote: Didnt realize there was that much of a need for UCA's. What about the lowers, are they reproducing those as well ? Its a sign of the times. Us old farts would have 10 pairs in a box from all the cars we parted out. The new guys are going to need a fresh supply. Rob 70 Swinger 340 4spd FC7 4 sale 69 Charger auto Q5 14 Challenger SRT8 Core 6spd black Deposit on Hellcat

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