Control Arms

ND4SPDLSC · 05-01-2004

Where can I find SVO lower control arms that were shared with the 1982-1983 Continental? How much would they cost and are they exactly the same as the ones in the Continental? THanks!

coulomb67 · 05-03-2004

Good luck finding them. They aren't available new or in NOS. There is a company that was(?) taking old arms, removing the ball joint and installing a replaceable one into the old arm. I called the guy about 3 months ago and he said that he has stopped doing that work because it takes too long for him to re-tool his machines to do the work. Bottom line, you are pretty much stuck with what you have. I have been told that the 94 Mustang lower control arm is the closest new arm available. It is 1/2" shorter in overall length so you loose some track width in the front but a guy at Maximum motorsports has claimed that the tire clearance is close, but won't rub. I intend to install an aluminum tubular K-member with 94 arms in my project SVO. I guess I'll find out if it fits then.

ND4SPDLSC · 05-03-2004

Please let me know how it turns out. I'm curious as to what parts can be swapped. My ultimate dream is to take the car autocrossing in a couple of years, but I'll be more than happy with an even better corner carver on the road.

stangs4evr-roy · 07-23-2004

try www.50resto.com they sell svo lower control arms

ND4SPDLSC · 07-23-2004

Thank you very much for the info. I'll keep them in mind when I look for the arms as an upgrade.

Lscman · 08-05-2004

I can sell you low mile SVO arms etc for good prices. I suppose you know they were discontinued in 1989 and sold back then for $380 each. Mine were decommissioned in 1988, stored since & I have proof. They have no more than 25K miles on them & ball joints are like new. I have SVO-type Global West del-a-lum and OEM bushings too. I have spare grease boots never used too. Fact is, I have just about every SVO suspension part incl Konis, K-members, 13-1 racks, brakes, spindles, gears etc. All my stuff has been stored for 15+ years before I switched to Corvettes & other toys...this ain't worn out junk.

Some stuff came from discontinued Roush/Bondurant program, salvage and other places. whadayawant?

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