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11-03-2005, 08:31 PM
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which control arms better
is there an actual difference in performance/functionality of boxed vs. tubular rear control arms?
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#2
11-03-2005, 09:19 PM
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Re: which control arms better
i would think boxed is better, but im gonna go with tubular on this. but triangular ones would be best, they would be soooo strong. i think. but i dont beleive triangular ones are made. go for tubular
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 87 firebird formula ws6 (currently has a old 78 305 with the following upgrades, including lots of miles and stock heads and internals....oops) crane cam cam specs performance valve springs and retainers, flowtech headers, 255 lph fuel pump, holley 600cfm carb, weiand single plane manifold, a healty diet. 14.90 1/4 mile....just wait for the 406 to be finished MY VIDEOS MY PICTURES -Tom
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#3
11-03-2005, 09:44 PM
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tubular = lighter and stronger than stock
boxed = slightly heavier than tubular(not sur ehow it compares to stock as far as weight goes though) and way stronger than both tubular and stock I would think triangular would cost too much because of the complexity of the mounting points and whatnot.
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#4
11-04-2005, 03:14 AM
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Re: which control arms better
if you are going tcheap than boxing your stockers are ideal. Buying aftermarket, I would go with boxed nly if your only concern is straight lines... some say tubular is stonger than boxed (circle stronger than square) and tubulars are lighter. Also I personally would get poly bushings
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11-04-2005, 04:02 AM
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