FRONT CONTROL ARMS
11-30-2008, 04:10 PM
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FRONT CONTROL ARMS
HELLO.....
I RECENTLY FOUND SOME INFORMATION THAT INDICATED THAT G.M. USED 6 DIFFERENT FRONT CONTROL ARMS IN 1989 - 1992 CAMARO'S AND FIREBIRDS.
THE DIFFERENCE SEEMS TO BE THE AMOUNT OF DROP IN THE ARM BETWEEN THE CENTER OF THE BUSHING AND THE LOWEST PART OF THE BALL JOINT (grease fitting not included). NO PART NUMBERS WERE INDICATED, ONLY THE MEASUREMENT OF THE DROP. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON THIS??? IS THERE ANY ADVANTAGE TO ANY OF THESE OVER THE OTHER???
ANY INPUT WOULD BE WELCOMED
THANKS
BILL
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I RECENTLY FOUND SOME INFORMATION THAT INDICATED THAT G.M. USED 6 DIFFERENT FRONT CONTROL ARMS IN 1989 - 1992 CAMARO'S AND FIREBIRDS.
THE DIFFERENCE SEEMS TO BE THE AMOUNT OF DROP IN THE ARM BETWEEN THE CENTER OF THE BUSHING AND THE LOWEST PART OF THE BALL JOINT (grease fitting not included). NO PART NUMBERS WERE INDICATED, ONLY THE MEASUREMENT OF THE DROP. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON THIS??? IS THERE ANY ADVANTAGE TO ANY OF THESE OVER THE OTHER???
ANY INPUT WOULD BE WELCOMED
THANKS
BILL
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11-30-2008, 04:28 PM
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Re: FRONT CONTROL ARMS
haven't heard of this, i can't imagine any advantage to any one over the other.
11-30-2008, 04:39 PM
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Re: FRONT CONTROL ARMS
I doubt any of them changed anything in the steering geometry or ride height or it would be well known to third gen owners. Many parts were changed or upgraded over the years for any number of reasons. It could have been just design changes.
11-30-2008, 06:24 PM
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Re: FRONT CONTROL ARMS
MORE INFO FROM ORIGINAL POSTING
THESE ARE THE MEASUREMENTS LISTED:
1989 - 1992 CAMARO COUPE SOFT RIDE (FE1) 1.220 INCHES
* RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) 1.81
** RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) .906
FIREBIRD COUPE SOFT RIDE (FE1) 1.102
RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) 1.220
**SPECIAL HEAVY DUTY (FE41) 1.181
CAMARO & FIREBIRD CONVERTIBLE
SOFT RIDE (FE1) 1.299
* RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) 1.220
**RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) .945
CAMARO CONVERTIBLE SOFT RIDE (FE1) 1.220
* RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) 1.181
** RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) .906
NOTE: * 15" WHEEL
** 16" WHEEL
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INPUT AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFO, I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN YOU OPINION
THANKS
BILL
THESE ARE THE MEASUREMENTS LISTED:
1989 - 1992 CAMARO COUPE SOFT RIDE (FE1) 1.220 INCHES
* RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) 1.81
** RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) .906
FIREBIRD COUPE SOFT RIDE (FE1) 1.102
RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) 1.220
**SPECIAL HEAVY DUTY (FE41) 1.181
CAMARO & FIREBIRD CONVERTIBLE
SOFT RIDE (FE1) 1.299
* RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) 1.220
**RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) .945
CAMARO CONVERTIBLE SOFT RIDE (FE1) 1.220
* RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) 1.181
** RIDE & HANDLING (FE2) .906
NOTE: * 15" WHEEL
** 16" WHEEL
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INPUT AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFO, I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN YOU OPINION
THANKS
BILL
11-30-2008, 06:33 PM
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Re: FRONT CONTROL ARMS
What's FE1 and FE2?
And turn off your caps lock.
And turn off your caps lock.
11-30-2008, 07:17 PM
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Re: FRONT CONTROL ARMS
HELLO....
I beleave the the FE1, FE2 & FE41 might be RPO codes for suspension.
Sorry for the caps....at 61 its easier for me to read.
Thanks
Bill
I beleave the the FE1, FE2 & FE41 might be RPO codes for suspension.
Sorry for the caps....at 61 its easier for me to read.
Thanks
Bill
11-30-2008, 10:14 PM
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Re: FRONT CONTROL ARMS
No such code for FE41. Probably a typo meaning F41
FE1 : SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SOFT RIDE
FE2 : SUSPENSION SYSTEM, RIDE HANDLING
F41 : SUSPENSION SYSTEM, FRT, RR, FIRM RIDE, HANDLING
Those are handling packages. Spring rates and shock stiffness.
FE1 : SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SOFT RIDE
FE2 : SUSPENSION SYSTEM, RIDE HANDLING
F41 : SUSPENSION SYSTEM, FRT, RR, FIRM RIDE, HANDLING
Those are handling packages. Spring rates and shock stiffness.
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