Control Arms
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Control Arms
Hi guys. I've been getting information from here for years, but never posted before.
I'm wondering if there's a difference in the front or rear control arms between an 87 base model Camaro with a carberated 305/auto trans and an 88 Iroc with a tpi 350/auto trans.
I've had the 87 for awhile and have a good tight suspension with polyurethane bushings and good steering parts and would like to just put everything in the 88 i just got, but I don't want to throw away better parts.
Thanks for any help.
I'm wondering if there's a difference in the front or rear control arms between an 87 base model Camaro with a carberated 305/auto trans and an 88 Iroc with a tpi 350/auto trans.
I've had the 87 for awhile and have a good tight suspension with polyurethane bushings and good steering parts and would like to just put everything in the 88 i just got, but I don't want to throw away better parts.
Thanks for any help.
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Re: Control Arms
All stock 3rd gen Camaro & Firebird control arms are the same, for all years.
All the fronts are the same as the other fronts & all the rears are the same as all the other rears.
All the fronts are the same as the other fronts & all the rears are the same as all the other rears.
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Re: Control Arms
Also some rear control arms have a brace bolted inside of them, but they are still 100% interchangeable with others.
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Re: Control Arms
As I hear it, there might be some minor differences,
but no significant quality upgrades.
Which is the keeper?
If its the 88, and the parts identified are worn, then
it might be worthwhile to switch stuff from the 87.
but no significant quality upgrades.
Which is the keeper?
If its the 88, and the parts identified are worn, then
it might be worthwhile to switch stuff from the 87.
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Re: Control Arms
Either aftermarket or boxed stock ones, are really only the strength differences/improvements that you'll see.
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Re: Control Arms
Also since the 4thgen cars retain the 3rdgen style rear suspension. all 93 - 02 camaro and firebird rear control arms will work on 3rdgens. they also have a diffrent bushing design that prevent binding
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