Suspension Diy rear camber arms!
#51
The only thing that I can think of is that even with the washers in there to fill the gap. There was still enough of a difference in size that let some binding occur. Since I can't find a bushing setup to my exact size, other than having a company make them. I just going to use a heim and I'm going to mill spacers so that the tolerances are almost perfect.
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#54
I have had these:http://store.helix13.com/helix-rear-...-control-arms/ on my car for a few years now, not a hint of noise out of them. Looks like you are evolving to a very similar solution.
Love the DIY.
Love the DIY.
#55
I have had these:http://store.helix13.com/helix-rear-...-control-arms/ on my car for a few years now, not a hint of noise out of them. Looks like you are evolving to a very similar solution.
Love the DIY.
Love the DIY.
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#63
So far so good everything seems to be holding up great. Unfortunately I have a blown rear shock (will be in tmrw, so I can replace it.) So I have some clunking noises. I'm almost positive that there is no noises coming from the arms unless they started when the shock went. But in regards to the popping sound I originally had I deff do not have that anymore, that was gone the day I installed the new setup and hasn't been back since. When testing to make sure it was a bad shock I put the stock shock/coilover on and I didn't have any noises so that also makes me believe that this new control arm setup is working the way it should. I'm replacing the shock tmrw so I'll know if any new noises have started that are related to the arms.
#64
These really ain't any different than Alta's other than I think Speedways heim joints are better with the seal. I also didn't know that upper and lowers are the same. These are on my short list to get done. http://altaperformance.com/i-1600967...all-minis.html
#65
These really ain't any different than Alta's other than I think Speedways heim joints are better with the seal. I also didn't know that upper and lowers are the same. These are on my short list to get done. http://altaperformance.com/i-1600967...all-minis.html
#66
I have $130 invested in the lower arms when I do the uppers I'll still be cheaper all in than if I bought just the lowers from alta or any other company. I'm all for supporting our sponsors and the mini world, but like I said I'm a college student and if I can save some money I'm going to try.
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#70
Thanks for this information.
I’m ordering parts to do this. I’m not going with heims, I’m going to use the original ends as ordered from speedway but with a real urethane bushing, energy bushing 9.9105. This adds about $12 to each bar. I’m also using a sweged aluminum radius rod, just because I like them more. I’ll put up pics as the project develops
I’m probably going to machine a pair of aluminum arms with no adjustment as well. I’m ordering an extra 4 bushings for this. I’m a CNC programmer, costs nothing but my time.
I may end up putting the solid bars on the bottom for visibility... I’ve always liked that how you can see the arms on EG Hondas. Would there be a downside to this?
I’m ordering parts to do this. I’m not going with heims, I’m going to use the original ends as ordered from speedway but with a real urethane bushing, energy bushing 9.9105. This adds about $12 to each bar. I’m also using a sweged aluminum radius rod, just because I like them more. I’ll put up pics as the project develops
I’m probably going to machine a pair of aluminum arms with no adjustment as well. I’m ordering an extra 4 bushings for this. I’m a CNC programmer, costs nothing but my time.
I may end up putting the solid bars on the bottom for visibility... I’ve always liked that how you can see the arms on EG Hondas. Would there be a downside to this?
#71
So I ended up doing this...
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...ted,25122.html
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...ted,25125.html
I replaced bushing with energy 9.9105 bushings.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Black...eim,53323.html
I used a 17” length, I’d probably go 17.5 if I were to buy again.
I used some hardened 1/2 washers on each side to set width.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...ted,25122.html
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...ted,25125.html
I replaced bushing with energy 9.9105 bushings.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Black...eim,53323.html
I used a 17” length, I’d probably go 17.5 if I were to buy again.
I used some hardened 1/2 washers on each side to set width.
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