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Old 01-03-2010, 11:43 PM
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Default Rear control arm upgrade

Just recently upgraded my stock rear upper and lower control arms to UMI adjustable uppers and tubular lowers. I was also in the transition between changing complete rear ends, so the pics I show will be complete re & re. If you are keeping your same rear end in the car, it is an even simpler process.

With the rear end removed, relocate new control arms and ensure good freedom of travel. In the case of the UMI arms, swab the bushing surfaces with the supplied assembly lube.

Elevate the differential into position with a floor jack and locate control arms with bolts. Install shocks and make sure springs are properly seated.

Ensure control arms fit and replicate stock items...



Install new lowers to mounts...



Using floor jack, elevate diff, attach uppers and lowers and shocks...



You are ready to go...

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Old 01-04-2010, 07:00 PM
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Looks good, i just picked up a used rearend cover like that. I'm also looking at the same lower control arms but with there new roto joint.
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Old 01-04-2010, 10:31 PM
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I agree looks good.
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Old 01-05-2010, 09:17 AM
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Looks nice. I am also using the UMI stuff in ours. Can't wait to see how it drives.
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Old 01-05-2010, 09:32 AM
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wow, those are red.

How do the tubular lowers compare strength wise to the stock boxed arms?
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Old 01-05-2010, 10:02 AM
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They better be as good, or better. That's why I got them. I had boxed ones before.
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wow, those are red.
I did the same on my '67...red powdercoated UMI upper and lowers along with the braces and both their F&R sway bars.
A good contrast IMO.
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I did the same on my '67...red powdercoated UMI upper and lowers along with the braces and both their F&R sway bars.
A good contrast IMO.
Wow. You guys are doing good.
Outcast: great pics.
Something for me to consider when funds get available.
Bill, I can't wait to check your 67 out. Lots of nice things happening to that ride from what I read.

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Old 01-05-2010, 12:56 PM
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Forgot to mention I have the same diff cover except it says DTS on it. Probably one manufacturer supplying most of the companies.

The way I look it at anythings got to drive better then the marshmallow ride we had with the drag springs in there.
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:54 PM
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looks awesome.i plan on going with the trz suspension front and rear.
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