Lower & Upper roller control arm bushings

[jack arnew]

Originally Posted by bossanova

Anybody had any good (or bad) experiences with roller needle bearing control arm bushings. I see the lowers listed: Summit brand & Allstar Performance. I don't see a listing for uppers.

Also, I read somewhere that needle bearings may not be the answer as the travel on a control arm is limited & wear will be only in that contact area increasing friction over time.

Should I go with the Del Alum set? Any thoughts? Trying to put the Nova back together as she had a little lean to her last time out!

I have always used Moog replacement bushings when ever possible as the rubber in the bushing will give when altering the control arm to increase caster.
As said in previous quote reduce upper bushing by grinding off ends so it is slightly shorter than cross shaft. lube and tighten bolts and Lock them.GM's lower arms remove bolts lube and replace with thick washers both sides run down bolt and nut to just no play and will swing some what freely . Weld washers to cross members so holes do not wear in member. These bushings will give good service and will last for years in a race car and also on the street . It goes without saying much cheeper!!

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