Solid instead of poly in upper/lower C/A

[Brian79]

Was going to box in my stock upper/lower control arms and was wondering if I just put solid spacers in place of poly bushings if it was poss? Don't think I have seen this listed on the way to box in rear arms, was looking to save some money. I would put poly in the rear housing but not the arms. I am running about 400hp from the motor and launch about 2200-2500 in a mid 12 sec car which is approx 3100 lbs with me in it.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Using all solid bushings on a triangulated 4 link is a no-no. The rear suspension will bind like crazy. At the very least you'll need spherical bushings, heim joints, poly or rubber bushings on one end of each link.

Tommy

 

[shotgun]

X2 on solids.No No No.

Here is my formula:

Boxed lowers with Poly greased to excess with synthetic brake grease.

Non-boxed upper with poly in the arms, stock rubber (order for Camaro 1le) in the rear ears.

Should be fine for your HP/weight.



LS6 Tommy, sent a PM a while back about an alignment, did you get it?

 

[Brian79]

Thanks guys.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

LS6 Tommy, sent a PM a while back about an alignment, did you get it?

Nope.

I haven't done my alignment yet, but I will be using the spec's supplied by Doug @ Global West.

Tommy