New UMI A-Arms

[Charlief1]

Is this the parts you were talking about Charlie? Will the "flipping" work?

http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/buick-racers-toronto-surrounding-areas/99483-summit-umi-performance-sale.html#post852845

Kinda Dave. I found a bump steer correction kit that's less than $100 each side and a set of control arms that can be moved forward or rearward to adjust caster. Still haven't found a decent priced set of lower arms yet though. I've been working with Scott W on setting up a poor mans suspension upgrade so you don't have to spend $4k to make the car handle and stop on a dime like some seem to think you have to. If anyone's interested I can set the parts up as a package deal with springs, bushings, ect, and will cost you less than you think.

As far as flipping the arms it's not a problem since they're symetrical. Make sure to get the 8.5" arms though instead of the shorter or longer ones.

[gordyzx9r]

Any downsides to this kit:

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_59_275&products_id=618

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_59_275&products_id=535

Bill says both my gbodyparts lowers look like they were improperly welded together...jus t to play it safe I'll switch out the uppers and lowers (again) while the motor is out.

[Charlief1]

Take some pics of the lowers Gordy. I'd like to see what they look like. Would you consider sending them my way so I can make a few jigs up?

UMI maks some of the best parts out there, period! I can get you the ball joints for less and even the same brand if you want. Howe and a few other companies make them or you can get some off the shelf ones, but you do have to change the holes in the knuckle.

[gordyzx9r]

Take some pics of the lowers Gordy. I'd like to see what they look like. Would you consider sending them my way so I can make a few jigs up?

UMI maks some of the best parts out there, period! I can get you the ball joints for less and even the same brand if you want. Howe and a few other companies make them or you can get some off the shelf ones, but you do have to change the holes in the knuckle.

When I get them back I'll take some pics and see about sending them your way.

[Charlief1]

Thanks Gordy. I'm looking at a few changes in the design that should make them a little more user friendly, and no more heim joints or poly bushings. Longer lasting and quieter while still providing a better part for the G body and S-10's.

[gordyzx9r]

I ordered the new style of uppers and lowers from UMI today...they have active duty military discount so it saved me a few dollars.  Should arrive on Friday.