Old Stamped Lower Control Arms vs. Later Forged

Forthwithtx

I have an opportunity to swap over a complete '86 forged lower control arm setup to an '84 that currently has the earlier stamped ones. I was thinking about the spindles/uprights alone being suitable for a future Big Brake Kit, but I was wondering if I shouldn't just swap it all over. Thoughts?

rubbachicken · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:47 am Post subject:

yes swap it all over, but replace all the bushings first, and the ball joints.
you'll feel like you are driving a new van Smile

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uberaudi · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:57 am Post subject:

Sway bar too?

Forthwithtx · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:58 pm Post subject:

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uberaudi · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 2:17 pm Post subject:

rubbachicken · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:17 pm Post subject:

yes swap the whole lot over, sway bar the lot.

i'd even go as far as changing the steering rack bushings, the white line ones from T3 technique, and look at the rubber doughnuts on the steering linkage.

you'll be amazed at some of the things i've seen under peoples vans, and they think all is good under there.
then after it's all been changed out they are shocked as to how well they drive, after thinking there was nothing wrong with the van.
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vers13 · Samba Member Joined: May 18, 2011 Posts: 55 Location: HI

Also, make sure to go with MOOG or Lemfoerder brand LOWER ball joints. T3Technique carries the MOOG's. Slightly more money than Febi or the like but worth it.

16CVs · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:42 am Post subject:

Speaking of the steering coupler ,what is the secret to replacing it ? I have one but it looks riveted together,any insight ?

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cvbill · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 6:12 am Post subject:

What advantage does the cast LCA have over the stamped one?

Forthwithtx · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:38 am Post subject:

insyncro · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:58 am Post subject:

When talking differences between the stamped and cast Syncro LCAs, I prefer the feel of the cast units.
The geometry is different and you can not easily lift the late Syncros with cast parts.
The stamped versions and Burley's aftermarket arms allow for 2"+ lifting if you are so inclined.

I enjoy a 1" lift and cast lower arms on most of my Syncros.
Absolutely none of the issues reported often by others trying for more of a lift.

I also have plenty of the late cast 2wd arms saved with the spindles and late brakes.
A great conversion that will bring an early van up too speed and allow for Big Brake kits and power steering.

Forthwithtx · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:26 pm Post subject:


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