Sparta Control Arms

[clipper47]

The sparta control arms I ordered arrived today. They look very well made . I hope they make a difference in handling for my 'ol whale.

[Mr. Man]

They will help with your launch. Did you get the Watt's link too? The Addco sway bars F & R will help with the handling. If your rear shocks are old it's a good time to replace them too. What color CA's did you get? We love our set up.

[2,4shofast]

I got mine a few weeks ago and installed them as soon as they came out of the box, I am very impressed with the quality and workmanship on the control arms. I think you will be pleased as well!:burnout:

[babbage]

The sparta control arms I ordered arrived today. They look very well made . I hope they make a difference in handling for my 'ol whale.

You will notice a big difference, car will not squat down hardly at all when you hit the gas. Can you post up some pics? I'm thinking of getting the Sparta watts link.

[SC Cheesehead]

They will help with your launch. Did you get the Watt's link too? The Addco sway bars F & R will help with the handling. If your rear shocks are old it's a good time to replace them too. What color CA's did you get? We love our set up.

+1 to the above.

I just recently installed control arms, a rear Addco sway bar and new shocks, handles like an entirely different car.

[MOTOWN]

the control arms will make your car handle tons better! grab some addco sways while your at it

[tbone]

I'm sure the control arms are just easy bolt on, but are the sway bars easy too? Are they under tension? What about the watts link?

[Mr. Man]

+1 to the above.

I just recently installed control arms, a rear Addco sway bar and new shocks, handles like an entirely different car.

Did the above + FSB on Ms. Denmark's MM in Purple for the Sparta parts. Thought about spraying the Addco stuff but couldn't settle on a color so they went on black. Can always paint them anytime. Going to get the Sparta suspension pac hopefully before MV9 for the Black MM:)

Did you get the Watt's link?

[fastblackmerc]

I'm sure the control arms are just easy bolt on, but are the sway bars easy too? Are they under tension? What about the watts link?

All the parts are just bolt-ins.

Be aware the Watts link's main nut is torqued to 200 ft pounds :eek:

With the right tools and extra leverage you can do it.

[clipper47]

I ordered them in black. I have the 21MM swaybar on the rear and stock one on the front. Shocks are good although KYb's are in the future as is watts link. I will post some pics and a review when they are installed.

[SC Cheesehead]

Did the above + FSB on Ms. Denmark's MM in Purple for the Sparta parts. Thought about spraying the Addco stuff but couldn't settle on a color so they went on black. Can always paint them anytime. Going to get the Sparta suspension pac hopefully before MV9 for the Black MM:)

Did you get the Watt's link?

No Watts Link yet, maybe this fall.

[2,4shofast]

I can post pics of both but it will be about a week, not at home at the moment.

[Mr. Man]

No Watts Link yet, maybe this fall.
The beefier Watt's link will work well in conjunction with the bigger sway bar in cornering maneuvers.

[fastblackmerc]

The beefier Watt's link will work well in conjunction with the bigger sway bar in cornering maneuvers.

I did front and rear Addco sway bars first - big improvement in handling.

Did Metco rear control arms next - again big improvement.

Added Metco Watts link - I'm sure it's doing something... just not noticeable.

[MM2004]

I did front and rear Addco sway bars firt - big improvement in handeling.

Did Metco rear control arms next - again big improvement.

Added Metco Watts link - I'm sure it's doing something... just not noticeable.

I did the same thing, and the CA's were a bigger improvement over the sway bars.

Sways and CA's are a great combination in improving the car's handling characteristics.

I recall reading on here that the Watts link isn't a big gain unless you are into extreme cornering -competition.

Mike.

[clipper47]

Sparta CA's made a big difference. I also installed the heavier Moog sway bar links on the front. The car doesn't squirm and rides over bumps like she is glued to the road. It feels much more stable. My wife notices it also so it isn't my imagination!