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olds87
07-28-2005, 04:32 PM
Did anyone use Tubular Upper A-Arm from Hotchis?
gmachinz
07-29-2005, 05:06 AM
I used them on my '78 Monte Carlo and plan to also for my '87 SS. What is your concern? -Jabin
olds87
07-29-2005, 06:19 PM
Do I have to put those 11'' or 12'' rotors? Because, I have got 10" rotors on front.
Supercharged 86
07-29-2005, 07:05 PM
They're made for use with the B-body spindles and brakes, but I hear they work OK without them as well, but expect more negative camber from a shorter upper arm. I would try to compare lengths. I think the stock ones are 8 3/4" if I remember correctly.
olds87
07-29-2005, 09:20 PM
What Happen if I use the stock spindle?
TPI Monte SS
07-30-2005, 05:43 AM
If you use the stock spindles with the shorter tubular upper arms your alignment will be tough to get right and will probably not ride well at all. IMO, don't waste your money on the tubular uppers if you want to keep the stock spindles and brakes. If you just want tubular uppers for the look, you can try some circle track outfits like Pole Position Motorsports or look up www.scandc.com (http://www.scandc.com/) for some good stuff.
Supercharged 86
07-30-2005, 05:52 AM
If you're looking for tubular upper A arms to use with a stock spindle, go to any stock car website and they're $50 each. The quality isn't as good though. Try http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/aspx/paging.yes/dept_id.26/display_id.2120/qx/Product.htm. you'll need two right side A arms unless you want to goin circles though.