Hmmm... it's been some time since my last update on the build... I have been trying to work out designs for a new motor/cd mount to facility my 1520 beast and it has delayed the entire project,
but for now I'll make a small update... Although I've had great success with the proline control arms, I recently decided to employ a set of UE Widetrac arms... it's been a long time dream to own
a set of UE suspension arms (I still think UE parts though well designed and machined are little overpriced) and when I saw this set on ebay going for a 'reasonable' price, I didn't want to pass on
the opportunity. They were pre-owned and well used...
The the surface was well polished, but with use tiny holes were developed all over the rear arms... the lower undersides rear/front also suffered (did I mention these were well used?)... there was
some evidence of the arms making contact with the output cups... So some clean up was required before assemble and installation. I started the clean up with some wet 400 grip sand paper to rid the
surface of most of the holes and scratch marks... then I graduated to a 600 grit to smooth things out. Now, I'm not a big fan of super polished aluminum... So I used some steel whool and rubbed the
arms in one direction and finished it with Scotch Brite to achieve a 'brushed aluminum' effect... I think they turned out quite well... see pics below.
UE Widetrac Control Arms
The surface finish after sanding and good Scotch Brite rub
This pic illustrates the result of the arm making contact with an output cup
UE Widetrac Control Arms, UE Monoblock, FLM Bulks and UE Knucklehead shock towers
More update coming... 'Stay tuned'
Alien