On 10 Feb 2005 at 16:39, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Hello,I recently did the complete front end rebuild on an early 85(sheet > metal lower control arm).It was successful,and works great,but that cast > iorn lower control arm suspension is the only way to go(expensive > hindsite) .That arm acts like a flywheel and absobls road shock instead of > transmitting it to you.To do it again, I would get the cast iorn parts I > needed and press out the old and press in the new, and have everything > ready to go .I would then strip out the sheet metal parts and install my > refurbishes cast iorn parts/without a lot of down time.The ride difference is > like night and day.Those old parts will make a great boat anchor! Interesting - I had never considered the possibility of the cast arm affecting ride quality that much due to its composition. I knew it would reduce unsprung weight (it is cast aluminum, so should be a fair bit lighter), and should improve handling slightly as a result. Something I'll have to keep in mind. There are so many differences between my '88 and '82 vans, that I can't really determine the causes for difference in "feel". Thanks for the info. -- Shawn Wright I.T. Manager Shawnigan Lake School |
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