SpeedDirect is pleased to announce our NEW aluminum upper control arms for '63-'82 Corvettes. SpeedDirect's aluminum control arms greatly improve the suspension geometry which directly translates into improved handling and cornering ability. This kit provides increased positive caster for greater stability and improved bumpsteer, while relocating the front roll center for significantly improved handling.(See our tech article on a-arms) They are also lighter than both stock and steel tubular control arms. Each side is 4 lbs less than the stock control arm, resulting in an 8 lb weight savings! Designed as a true bolt-on kit, these control arms do not require any modification to the vehicle. Kits are available in natural or polished aluminum finishes and come complete with clear instructions, bushings, cross shafts and optional ball joints.
Click Here to read an install article in Vette Magazine.
Additional Product Highlights:
New concept - no other aluminum control arms for 63-82 Corvettes available
Improved geometry over tubular a-arms currently on the market
Heat treated cast
Rulon bushings - high performance fluoropolymer composite bearing (similar to Teflon)
Compatible with stock ball joint dimensions
Available with stock (Moog) or performance ball joints (even better roll center and camber gain)
Works with all other stock suspension parts
Lighter weight than stock or tubular A-Arms (2.55lbs without cross shaft, 4.25lbs with cross shaft per side)
Changes caster, camber and roll center for improved handling
Design strength safety factor of 5X - Stress / failure analysis results in 5X required load strength
Enthusiastic press reaction: Considered a major advancement and improvement!
Lower control arms are soon to follow.
Kits work with Vette Brakes lower control arms and monoleaf conversions.
Kits work with SpeedDirect's front adjustable coil over kits, rear adjustable coil over kits and Steeroids rack and pinion kits. Or, check out our full line of complete suspension stage kits to completely outfit your Corvette!
READ MORE TECH INFO HERE!
All kits below include both upper control arms, modified cross shafts, bushings, hardware and installation instructions. Everything you need to get on the road and handling like never before! Performance ball joints are offered in standard or chrome finishes. Stock ball joints are not offered in chrome. Matching lower aluminum control arms soon to come!
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Please allow 5-7 business days for natural finish kits to ship, 7-10 business days for polished kits to ship.
