Front control arm bearings.

Brandon Altstadt · 12-01-2010, 04:43 AM

I would like to replace my much worn control arm bushings with bearings. Does anyone know who makes a good set for a 1981 Cutlass? I am working on setting this up as a stocker with a 307 olds motor. Thanks in advance.

KingReptile · 12-01-2010, 06:43 AM

Dont use polyurethane bushings stay with a stock soft bushings.They should be available anywhere!

Billy Nees · 12-01-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KingReptile

Dont use polyurethane bushings stay with a stock soft bushings.They should be available anywhere!

I'm with him! Leave the rubber bushings in it. You won't be sorry.

mannymen · 12-01-2010, 11:16 AM

Wisecarver roller bearings if cost isn't an issue

Brandon Altstadt · 12-02-2010, 03:46 AM

Thanks yall. I think I'll get the del-a-lums they seem to be the best option. I have been really looking at the suspension and chasis before putting money into a stocker motor and without help I would be buying more parts that would just sit and collect dust.

Greg Hill · 12-02-2010, 10:37 AM

I've had good luck with the afco steel bushings. They are a lot less money that the del-a-lum ones and work very well. No drag at all.

Todd Boyer · 12-02-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KingReptile

Dont use polyurethane bushings stay with a stock soft bushings.They should be available anywhere!

Why not use polyurethane bushings ? I always thought they would be smoother dynamically than rubber.

KingReptile · 12-03-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Boyer

Why not use polyurethane bushings ? I always thought they would be smoother dynamically than rubber.

Because there stiffer you want the front as loose as u can get it st least in my application and many others..

Jeff Lee · 12-04-2010, 02:58 AM

Poly tends to bind when all parts are compressed. Smoothed out rubber is better, a true bearing is best (but you can run into frame problems with a bearing because of towing and metal fatigue).

Mark Markow · 12-01-2010, 08:13 AM

global west . della-lum bushing kits work well. they use an aluminum outer shell with a delrin bushing and, inner sleeve.

12-01-2010, 04:43 AM	#1
Brandon Altstadt Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front control arm bearings. I would like to replace my much worn control arm bushings with bearings. Does anyone know who makes a good set for a 1981 Cutlass? I am working on setting this up as a stocker with a 307 olds motor. Thanks in advance.

12-01-2010, 06:43 AM	#2
KingReptile Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 257 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front control arm bearings. Dont use polyurethane bushings stay with a stock soft bushings.They should be available anywhere!

12-01-2010, 11:16 AM	#4
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Front control arm bearings. Wisecarver roller bearings if cost isn't an issue __________________ N/A

12-02-2010, 03:46 AM	#5
Brandon Altstadt Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front control arm bearings. Thanks yall. I think I'll get the del-a-lums they seem to be the best option. I have been really looking at the suspension and chasis before putting money into a stocker motor and without help I would be buying more parts that would just sit and collect dust.

12-02-2010, 10:37 AM	#6
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Front control arm bearings. I've had good luck with the afco steel bushings. They are a lot less money that the del-a-lum ones and work very well. No drag at all. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

12-04-2010, 02:58 AM	#9
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Front control arm bearings. Poly tends to bind when all parts are compressed. Smoothed out rubber is better, a true bearing is best (but you can run into frame problems with a bearing because of towing and metal fatigue). __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

12-01-2010, 08:13 AM	#10
Mark Markow Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east hartford ct. Posts: 539 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Front control arm bearings. global west . della-lum bushing kits work well. they use an aluminum outer shell with a delrin bushing and, inner sleeve. __________________ Mark Markow 171 ss/tb