5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings - Page 2

Chris1529 · 06-15-2009, 11:41 AM

I have not heard of the polyeurethane bushings causing movement, but they may. Do the bolts that go through the bushings fit tightly? If not, you may need to look at putting larger bolts on the car. That may be where some of your movement is originating from.

You really need to get the subframe connectors and do some work on the torque boxes too.
You will be surprised at the difference in the way the car feels after installing the frame connectors.

What kind of 60' times do you have with this car?

west coast · 06-15-2009, 01:44 PM

My control arms look like a BMR with spherical bearings I believe these are the bearings I used http://www.midwestcontrol.com/buy.php?item=2412 I then made the bushings that fit to use a 1/2" bolt for connecting it to the torque box and the rear end. My torque boxes have been renforced also.

Tim Ellis · 06-15-2009, 01:51 PM

The car 60 fts 1.62- 1.65.Last weekend 1.637- 1.647 in 6 runsThe car is down on horse power for whatever reason, only mphs at 101+-

larry dowty · 06-15-2009, 04:30 PM

Tim are you coming to seattle this weekend ? we could talk about you problem.

Tim Ellis · 06-15-2009, 04:34 PM

hi Larry,I'm thinkin about it, but beings that its fathers day Im not sure

Tim Ellis · 06-15-2009, 06:52 PM

I'm tryin to show some pictures here, you can see how much things are moving by the grease smudges in front and in back of the bushing

Tim Ellis · 06-15-2009, 07:25 PM

oops, didnt work, try try again

Tim Ellis · 06-15-2009, 07:27 PM

again.

Chris1529 · 06-15-2009, 07:53 PM

I really think the bolts are too small, or the mounting holes are elongated. I don't think changing bushings will help you out. I have UPR's on mine with poly bushings and they don't move.

Sean Marconette · 06-15-2009, 08:39 PM

If they are moving that much, WOW!!! If the holes are enlarged. The quick fix is to weld a washer of the same diameter as the hole that you have through the control arm. You just need to make sure everything is square first. Something is very wrong.

Sean

06-15-2009, 11:41 AM	#11
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,367 Likes: 6 Liked 57 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings I have not heard of the polyeurethane bushings causing movement, but they may. Do the bolts that go through the bushings fit tightly? If not, you may need to look at putting larger bolts on the car. That may be where some of your movement is originating from. You really need to get the subframe connectors and do some work on the torque boxes too. You will be surprised at the difference in the way the car feels after installing the frame connectors. What kind of 60' times do you have with this car? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

06-15-2009, 01:44 PM	#12
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 577 Likes: 4 Liked 129 Times in 49 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings My control arms look like a BMR with spherical bearings I believe these are the bearings I used http://www.midwestcontrol.com/buy.php?item=2412 I then made the bushings that fit to use a 1/2" bolt for connecting it to the torque box and the rear end. My torque boxes have been renforced also.

06-15-2009, 01:51 PM	#13
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 264 Likes: 22 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings The car 60 fts 1.62- 1.65.Last weekend 1.637- 1.647 in 6 runsThe car is down on horse power for whatever reason, only mphs at 101+-

06-15-2009, 04:30 PM	#14
larry dowty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chewelah wa Posts: 282 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings Tim are you coming to seattle this weekend ? we could talk about you problem. __________________ larry dowty 6388 SS

06-15-2009, 04:34 PM	#15
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 264 Likes: 22 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings hi Larry,I'm thinkin about it, but beings that its fathers day Im not sure

06-15-2009, 06:52 PM	#16
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 264 Likes: 22 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings I'm tryin to show some pictures here, you can see how much things are moving by the grease smudges in front and in back of the bushing

06-15-2009, 07:25 PM	#17
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 264 Likes: 22 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings oops, didnt work, try try again

06-15-2009, 07:27 PM	#18
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 264 Likes: 22 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings again. Attached Thumbnails

06-15-2009, 07:53 PM	#19
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,367 Likes: 6 Liked 57 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings I really think the bolts are too small, or the mounting holes are elongated. I don't think changing bushings will help you out. I have UPR's on mine with poly bushings and they don't move. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

06-15-2009, 08:39 PM	#20
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 959 Likes: 620 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: 5.0 stocker rear control arm bushings If they are moving that much, WOW!!! If the holes are enlarged. The quick fix is to weld a washer of the same diameter as the hole that you have through the control arm. You just need to make sure everything is square first. Something is very wrong. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N