[Doug Wood]

Well? If a decent set of tubular upper and lower front control arms were available, would you buy them, or consider buying them if the price were right?

I may have stumbled across a gentleman and his company that may be able to accommodate us - provided there is enough interest.

We aren't talking group purchase here. Just trying to get a feel for how many folk would be interested if they were available. I would think many folk would be, as front uppers and lowers are about the only major aftermarket parts not yet available to us.

This gentleman asked that at this point I don't identify him and his company yet. He is already bombarded with daily phone calls wanting to talk tech or just BS - and he/they just don't have the time for this. And he fears that if word got out that he was (the only one) working on a set of tubed arms for our cars that our community might possibly add to his phone headaches.

So....please ladies and gentlement, if you have any interest at all regarding this subject, please post your comments here. If a lot of positive feedback is posted, I will compile a list of those showing immediate interest and pass this info on to him. He said if there is a market for tubular upper and lower control arms for the B-body he would step up to the plate to see if he could come up with a set.

Post your thoughts. I know of no one that is even considering the idea of producing these. This may be our opportunity. BTW: he makes beautiful tubular front arms for other GM models.

doug/bbhp0037
INSSANE

 

[AutocroSSer]

Definitely interested, although I'll admit that I'd be more interested in redesigned uppers (in conjunction with spindle spacers on the upper balljoints) that change the geometry for a better camber curve.

Also, they would need to use a standard size bushing as I am NOT gonna give up my Del-a-lums on the uppers and lowers in front

 

[Brian Ray]

Interested here......

-Brian

 

[BAD ROD]

Ditto what Ed said (except for the bushing part). I would be interested if they provide improved handling characteristics. If they maintained stock geometry, I would probably not be interested.

Mike

 

[94ttss]

I'm with Ed.I will buy a set if they improve the geometry.

 

[threeimpalas]

I'd be interested, especially if a set of lowers with a coil-over style lower shock mount was able to be built.

 

[ironroad9c1]

me 3

 

[HACK]

Yup!

 

[dbonser]

Definitely interested - count me in...

 

[Don2]

I would be very interested, but they must have redesigned geometry and be able to use the Del-a-lums (or something better). Yeah...what Ed said

 

[9C1LT195]

I would be interested.

 

[allen89]

I would be interested providing they improve camber action and allow the use of Del-A-Lums. I wouldn't spend the money just for "bling" but I would to get a sec or two on the Auto X course.

 

[SICKSSPEED]

I would be interested .Upper and lower

 

[ophidia31]

Mee too. If they are what everyone else wants and definitly lighter as well.

 

[B-Body Builder]

Oh Yea! Been waiting for some of these for a long time but Not interested If they are just for looks. If geometry is Improved, Im In, Uppers and Lowers!

 

[Brewdawg]

Count me as "interested" too.

Mike

 

[LarryCigar]

I'm down too, but LCA's on late '95's/all '96[9C1] take the bigger 5/8" Balljoint. Easy enough to accommodate, just bigger hole?

 

[chevy4life]

Me too!!!

 

[95 KSSMYSS]

Chalk one more up as interested!!

 

[Mike454SS]

I'm interested if I can use my del-a-lums with them and like Ed said if they can modify the camber curve. A spindle spacer seems like a great idea to me too and to be honest, with spindle spacers, I'm not even sure that tubular arms would be necessary or not. So yes I am interested, but I am not positive.