My '68 Camaro Project "Pro Vintage"

[Sieg]

Those look like control arms I can afford! A little concept insight beyond the pictures would be appreciated. I'm assuming this is how the trans-am boys eliminated flex back in the day?

[lhkustoms]

Scott it's a way to eliminate flex but also keep the factory arms from cracking under load. The stamped arms tend to crack right behind the ball joint so plating the underside keeps the loads more evenly distributed. I've done a few different sets like this. Cheap way to add strength to the LCA's

[CrossRamRich]

Thanks for taking up the slack boys, I've been busy.

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Those look like control arms I can afford!

I agree.. fits my budget also

[califconstruct]

fitted with a taller ball joint.

[Nessumsar]

My my, what beefy arms you have there Rich!

Did you curve the lower arms any more to gain some extra frame clearance, and are you planning on sectioning the frame into the body?

I'm looking forward to what else you have planned.

[CrossRamRich]

Originally Posted by Nessumsar

My my, what beefy arms you have there Rich!

Did you curve the lower arms any more to gain some extra frame clearance, and are you planning on sectioning the frame into the body?

I'm looking forward to what else you have planned.

I am going to test fit the sub without body bushings, i did not change the angle on the lower arm, however I might have to adjust the upper ball joint angle. I am planning on using a stock height spindle as I have modded the control points. There is a 2 inch drop spindle from CPP that has 12 inch brakes that has caught my eye. My wheels are 15 x 7 with a 3.5 backspace, so it should work without outer tie rod issues. Thousand thanks to Dave Pozzi for his advice on this one. I will be using an IROC steering box and pump, and modify the centerlink for bumpsteer correction. Fox shocks, 700# springs, and Herb Adams 1" sway bar. Should be fun!!!!

[jlwdvm]

Similar concept to what I am doing with my 69 Trans Am clone. Are you going with aftermarket upper control arms, and did you bend your own roll cage?

[CrossRamRich]

Originally Posted by jlwdvm

Similar concept to what I am doing with my 69 Trans Am clone. Are you going with aftermarket upper control arms, and did you bend your own roll cage?

Stock uppers with offset shafts and steel bushings. 1/2 inch taller ball joints on upper and lower. Roll bar started as a 6 point Comp Eng. piece. Changed a few bars to my liking. Don't think I will cage it.