Wanting to add tubular control arms

[adam102487]

I am wanting to add tubular control arms that I have when I purchased this car. My only issue is that the rear camber bolts on the top of the stock control arms are completely rounded, rusted and just over all disgusting. Do I still need these bolts when adding the tubular arms? Also my rear subframe has definitely seen better days I would also like to looking into purchasing a new one. If any one knows where I can find one that would be awesome. Thanks.

 

[BrApple]

I would say it depends on how much adjustment the control arms have versus the camber bolts. It might be ok without them. However, I don't see a good chance of finding the correct strength and finish on the bolts that should be used in the suspension.

 

[gmorrell]

I think you can still get the rear camber/toe adjustment bolts at the Ford dealer, but I hear they ain't cheap, $25 each comes to mind. Search around, someone here has recenty bought new ones.

I didn't use the factory adjustment bolts when I installed the Massive rear toe arms, as they had plenty of adjustment range by themselves. I used a high grade (10.9) M-12 bolt, nut, and some correct-sized washers to keep the bolts centered in the holes, which are oversized to allow the adjustment bolts to function. There is a U-shaped piece of sheet metal around the bolt holes that gives the adjustment cam bolt something to react against, and the right sized M-12 flat washer will keep a normal M-12 bolt centered in the hole. Sorry, don't remember the bolt length, probably 50 or 60mm.

There is a seller on eBay with new rear subframes.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321392615861

 

[adam102487]

Ok great thanks for the info and thanks for the ebay seller with the subframe.