Control Arms ?'s

joker · 03-09-2005, 10:54 PM

Simply put, who makes the best stuff out there. Wolfe, MM, megabyte jr's? If money was no object which would you get, and why?

1sicklx · 03-10-2005, 12:05 AM

megabyte jr's are what I would go for as far as fox's are concerned, but ford changed bolt sizes (not sure what yr.. I think 99-up) on the sn-95's and as far as I know Kenny Brown is the ONLY aftermarket company that has Truely addressed the issue. So i'd stick with them on the newer cars.

i know ur probably just asking for fox's, but I post my .02 on both since ur trying to sale your car.

Scothew · 03-10-2005, 12:49 AM

MM has adjusted their CA's to accept the 14mm bolt that the 99+ cars have. Alot of companies acctually have.

metco arms are supposed to be one of the baddest ones around. They defintely look awesome. http://www.metco-inc.com/controlarms/mustanglca.shtml

Shorty · 03-10-2005, 03:30 AM

these are some that i have been wanting to find some more info on. a little different setup than i have seen.

The Link

Italian LX · 03-10-2005, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by joker

If money was no object which would you get, and why?

For a fixed street control arm, I recommend F5R uppers and lowers; The reason is that they were recommended to me by at least three people that I knew when I was looking for a set of my own a few years back. One of those people had not only used F5R's on his own Mustang, but he also had used a few other brand of control arms too. I have been running mine for about 2 years now and am extremely happy with their quality and performance.

NOTE: I haven't done much research on many adjustable units, so I can't recommend any.

QWKSNKE · 03-10-2005, 05:55 AM

meagbyte jr's are the shit for drag racing (supposedly) but like brian said on a daily driver street car go with the Factory 5's

1sicklx · 03-10-2005, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

meagbyte jr's are the shit for drag racing (supposedly)

that puerto rEEkcan seems to like'em.

Craig K. · 03-10-2005, 11:11 AM

I have Mega Bit Jr's with the adjustable rod end on my '85, I like them, haven't had any problems at all. I have had them on the car since about 1995-1996, they have around 6k miles on them, 5k of which are racing miles.

What do you want to do with the car is the first question.
If your doing coil overs, then get ride of the big boxy bar and go to a tubular arm with threaded rod ends. If it is purly street with a little track action, look at Brians F5R arms, if your going to race it a couple times every month, look at the Mega Bit's

Scothew · 03-10-2005, 11:13 AM

I can say one thing, STAY AWAY from Granatelli arms

joker · 03-10-2005, 11:16 AM

The car wont be a daily driver that they will be going on, it will probably see 85% track use, with an occasional ride to the track, or cruise around town. Go mainly for a drag racing setup, but dont want something that coulndt handle the occasional road coarse as well. When the car gets finished, which will be a long long time, it will probably see track action at least once or twice a month, if not more.

So the megabyte's are good for road racing as well Craig?

I definitely want something that will be the maximum amount of traction. It may take two years, but Im gonna build it right, and dont want to skimp on anything.

03-09-2005, 10:54 PM	#1
joker Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 2,452	Control Arms ?'s Simply put, who makes the best stuff out there. Wolfe, MM, megabyte jr's? If money was no object which would you get, and why?

03-10-2005, 12:05 AM	#2
1sicklx BamaMafia 4 Life Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake View, AL Posts: 2,577	Re: Control Arms ?'s megabyte jr's are what I would go for as far as fox's are concerned, but ford changed bolt sizes (not sure what yr.. I think 99-up) on the sn-95's and as far as I know Kenny Brown is the ONLY aftermarket company that has Truely addressed the issue. So i'd stick with them on the newer cars. i know ur probably just asking for fox's, but I post my .02 on both since ur trying to sale your car. __________________ 1999 Ford F-150 Lariat

03-10-2005, 12:49 AM	#3
Scothew Censored Jihad Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 4,108	Re: Control Arms ?'s MM has adjusted their CA's to accept the 14mm bolt that the 99+ cars have. Alot of companies acctually have. metco arms are supposed to be one of the baddest ones around. They defintely look awesome. http://www.metco-inc.com/controlarms/mustanglca.shtml __________________ Theres only one way to get to Carnegie Hall..... .... Practice.

03-10-2005, 03:30 AM	#4
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Re: Control Arms ?'s these are some that i have been wanting to find some more info on. a little different setup than i have seen. The Link __________________ 93 GT----225rwhp/287rwtq--------1/4 mile= (but getting better)

03-10-2005, 05:55 AM	#6
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Control Arms ?'s meagbyte jr's are the shit for drag racing (supposedly) but like brian said on a daily driver street car go with the Factory 5's __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

03-10-2005, 11:11 AM	#8
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Control Arms ?'s I have Mega Bit Jr's with the adjustable rod end on my '85, I like them, haven't had any problems at all. I have had them on the car since about 1995-1996, they have around 6k miles on them, 5k of which are racing miles. What do you want to do with the car is the first question. If your doing coil overs, then get ride of the big boxy bar and go to a tubular arm with threaded rod ends. If it is purly street with a little track action, look at Brians F5R arms, if your going to race it a couple times every month, look at the Mega Bit's __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

03-10-2005, 11:13 AM	#9
Scothew Censored Jihad Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 4,108	Re: Control Arms ?'s I can say one thing, STAY AWAY from Granatelli arms __________________ Theres only one way to get to Carnegie Hall..... .... Practice.

03-10-2005, 11:16 AM	#10
joker Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 2,452	Re: Control Arms ?'s The car wont be a daily driver that they will be going on, it will probably see 85% track use, with an occasional ride to the track, or cruise around town. Go mainly for a drag racing setup, but dont want something that coulndt handle the occasional road coarse as well. When the car gets finished, which will be a long long time, it will probably see track action at least once or twice a month, if not more. So the megabyte's are good for road racing as well Craig? I definitely want something that will be the maximum amount of traction. It may take two years, but Im gonna build it right, and dont want to skimp on anything.