Lower control arm stiffening plates?

[icetech]

Amazing how a thread can turn into a shitshow for such a meh topic I'm actually surprised no one mentioned not running urethane LCA bushings..

 

[j-c-c-62]

Amazing how a thread can turn into a shitshow for such a meh topic I'm actually surprised no one mentioned not running urethane LCA bushings..

The OP's opening question and related title:

"I was thinking adding the lower control arm stiffing plates. Thoughts?"

 

[toolmanmike]

Amazing how a thread can turn into a shitshow for such a meh topic I'm actually surprised no one mentioned not running urethane LCA bushings..

Thanks for opening that door. It won't be long now.

 

[icetech]

The OP's opening question and related title:

"I was thinking adding the lower control arm stiffing plates. Thoughts?"

Yup.. saw that... and people NEVER go on tangents on these forums

 

[WileE]

Amazing how a thread can turn into a shitshow for such a meh topic I'm actually surprised no one mentioned not running urethane LCA bushings..

Now... about those urethane LCA bushings......

 

[toolmanmike]

Now... about those urethane LCA bushings......

 

[dodgeboy440]

 

[WileE]

You think it's funny, eh ! Now, you wanna start an argument ? Go ahead, pick a side, I'll do the other !

 

[WileE]

I put urethane bushings in my rotary radio knobs. Holds the station better, but it squeaks when I change stations.

 

[toolmanmike]

You think it's funny, eh ! Now, you wanna start an argument ? Go ahead, pick a side, I'll do the other !

 

[toolmanmike]

I put urethane bushings in my rotary radio knobs. Holds the station better, but it squeaks when I change stations.

 

[j-c-c-62]

I use Delrin, so I'll reserve comment, like the OP?

 

[threewood]

@Eric F
So what did you decide?

 

[Butch Harley]

I had some plate the same thickness as the arm and made my own it was simple!

 

[1KoolBee]

Cheap and easy to do. There are no downsides to using the plates.

Bingo! As car enthusiasts, we often make mods without any “engineering analysis” , especially when the mod seems logical, and “analysis” takes 20x the effort of making the mod!

 

[j-c-c-62]

Bingo! As car enthusiasts, we often make mods without any “engineering analysis” , especially when the mod seems logical, and “analysis” takes 20x the effort of making the mod!

I agree, and GIGO is still valid.

Effort is a lot of work.

 

[Eric F]

@Eric F
So what did you decide?

I will most likely do the stiffening plates when I do the lower control arm bushings and the strut rod bushings. I did the upper bushings and all the ball joints and tie rods in 2023.

 

[cap67]

I will most likely do the stiffening plates when I do the lower control arm bushings and the strut rod bushings. I did the upper bushings and all the ball joints and tie rods in 2023.

Hi everyone I personally gone down the rabbit hole. Larger tie rods, welded braces on lca, larger front sway bars, kyb shocks etc, etc. Borgeson steering box , everything new or rebuilt. Front and back. I did it bc I want a nice cruiser. That can handle turns and roads. I believe there's no right or wrong. Just personal preference & Safety.

 

[Kern Dog]

Well, the KYB shocks are a terrible choice for a cruiser. They make the cars ride like a Conestoga wagon.

 

[cap67]

Well, the KYB shocks are a terrible choice for a cruiser. They make the cars ride like a Conestoga wagon.

Wow!! Thanks for info. Have not installed them yet. Only have for front. Out back coil overs, newer stock springs & rear swaybar. I think now I have Monroe or Gabriel out front.