CONTROL ARM RELOCATION BRACKETS

[BMR Sales]

what are the advantages of tubular control arms over boxed control arms?

Tubular control arms are lighter but the boxed are stronger. We also have adjustable and non adjustable tubular (for cars with aftermarket swaybar setups) where as the box are one size, no adjustment. We also offer billet control arms that are above the boxed as far as strength but a little heavier. Trade off is a little extra weight for a good looking set of control arms.

It all comes down to personal preference when talking about box or tubular. Sure the boxed is stronger but its stronger in the sense that its overkill. We have never had anyone break or bend the tubulars and being that the boxed is stronger and billet is even stronger yet.....well you see what im talking about.

 

[UMI Performance]

i'm not trying to take anything away from either company, but iceman makes some pretty quality stuff for cheaper... just trying to get the smaller guys name out there too

That's no problem, everyone has there preferences. The only thing to consider with the Iceman arms is they use solid aluminum bushings in there lower control arms and non-lined rod ends in there adjustable upper control arms. These components will work good in drag race applications but won't be too street friendly. The solid bushings may lead to a firm and hard ride while the rod ends can rattle at times.

We try to offer a variety of bushings and options for all racers.

Just some food for thought!

Ryan

 

[2doorBu]

lots of good info guys thanks. any recommendations.... the car is pretty much a daily driver that does get its track time. what type of bushings are recommended

 

[BMR Sales]

We have a poly/rod setup thats the best of both worlds. You have the performance of a poly bushing on the chassis side (not much noise transfer into the cab vs rubber) and a rod end on the axle side to eliminate any deflection. Only downside is you have to be running an aftermarket rear sway bar for the poly/rod combos as there are no sway bar provisions in them.

Other choice that is good is the poly/poly boxed steel or billet. You'll notice a big difference launching the car with the polys vs stock rubber bushings.

Give me a call if you have anymore questions.