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Rickerbucks · 08-23-2013, 09:38 PM

I have just come to find that the area where the stock tie rod ends on the pfadt rear sway bar attach has literally been torn away. the stock control arms are toast.

Anyone make after market control arms?

Craig B · 08-23-2013, 09:48 PM

There are quite a few, BMR, Pfadt are just a few.

grocerygetter · 08-23-2013, 10:07 PM

If you want to put a stock arm back on you can...there is a tab reinforcement out.

blazzin1 · 08-23-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickerbucks

I have just come to find that the area where the stock tie rod ends on the pfadt rear sway bar attach has literally been torn away. the stock control arms are toast.

Anyone make after market control arms?

So, what your saying is your rear Pfadt Sway Bar End Links ripped their mounting tab loose on the rear lower control arm....right? Yes, it happens. It's a pretty common thing. There are a couple different companies that do make reinforcement tabs to "beef-up" that mounting tab. This is an inexpensive fix and will allow you to purchase and use OEM control arms. Or, like you mentioned, you can buy aftermarket rear lower control arms. As far as I know BMR and Spohn are the only companies that make them.....BMR being FAR more popular (and for good reason).

Rickerbucks · 08-24-2013, 12:52 AM

Thanks. Pfadt did not have any so bmr looks to be the winner

BLACK67 · 08-24-2013, 09:38 AM

I just put in the new GM lower control arms as I had torn out both sides on mine.
The plate thickness on the original lower arms was .120", the newer ones are .180".
50% thicker, so GM knows the weakness.
Adding the Pfadt support plates will beef it up even more.

With the new control arms you can go with the ZL sway bar latter if you want, they accept both FE3 and FE4.
Lower control arm part no. 20942237 $57.69 CDN each at my dealership.

JDP Sales · 08-24-2013, 10:05 AM

The factory arms are good, but they do leave a bit to be desired on the end link tabs. We do offer the Pfadt end link reinforcement tabs.
Part # 1410135

We also offer new GM control arms as well as BMR with free shipping! Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

BlackM6RS/SS · 08-24-2013, 10:26 AM

Same thing happened to mine worh pfadt sport sways on my 2010. Go with the 2012 GM FE4 style LCAs, very worth it, with pfadt ZL spec sways, what a night and day differance

gnturboray · 08-24-2013, 05:30 PM

I've got the BMR Level III suspension and the Spohn LCA's. I haven't laid hands on the BMR's but the Spohn's are hefty and well constructed and they installed without issues. No complaints.

BMR Sales · 08-26-2013, 11:46 AM

We build both non-adjustable and adjustable rear lower control arms for the Camaro depending on your needs. Also if you were on a tighter budget and wanted to go back with another factory lower control arm we have end link mounting braces which considerably strengthen that end link mounting plate.

BMR non-adjustable lower control arms (TCA028)

BMR adjustable lower control arms (TCA029)

BMR end link mounting braces for the factory control arms (ELK009)

08-23-2013, 09:38 PM	#1
Rickerbucks HP addict Drives: 2 SS RS, Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surrey BC Canada Posts: 889	After market rear control arms? I have just come to find that the area where the stock tie rod ends on the pfadt rear sway bar attach has literally been torn away. the stock control arms are toast. Anyone make after market control arms? __________________ Yellow, Davenport 700, Pfadt coilovers and sway bar, Seibon CF hood, CF roof, custom CF trunk, Savini CF wheels, custom interior....you know what?....too much to list. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74691 Follow my 2013 One Lap Of America Blog here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ShaunAnd...page_new_likes 2014 Jeep SRT 8 - stock 2010 Challenger SRT 8 - stock 2007 Charger SRT8 Super Bee - not stock at all.

08-23-2013, 10:07 PM	#3
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	If you want to put a stock arm back on you can...there is a tab reinforcement out. __________________ -John S.

08-24-2013, 12:52 AM	#5
Rickerbucks HP addict Drives: 2 SS RS, Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surrey BC Canada Posts: 889	Thanks. Pfadt did not have any so bmr looks to be the winner __________________ Yellow, Davenport 700, Pfadt coilovers and sway bar, Seibon CF hood, CF roof, custom CF trunk, Savini CF wheels, custom interior....you know what?....too much to list. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74691 Follow my 2013 One Lap Of America Blog here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ShaunAnd...page_new_likes 2014 Jeep SRT 8 - stock 2010 Challenger SRT 8 - stock 2007 Charger SRT8 Super Bee - not stock at all.

08-24-2013, 09:38 AM	#6
BLACK67 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 930	I just put in the new GM lower control arms as I had torn out both sides on mine. The plate thickness on the original lower arms was .120", the newer ones are .180". 50% thicker, so GM knows the weakness. Adding the Pfadt support plates will beef it up even more. With the new control arms you can go with the ZL sway bar latter if you want, they accept both FE3 and FE4. Lower control arm part no. 20942237 $57.69 CDN each at my dealership. __________________ SPi Performance Stage 3 package *Comp Cam* PHADT FE4 ZL Stg.3 VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body Dynatech LT headers, Hi flow Cats MBRP 3" 304 stainless X-pipe exhaust Fastlane true CAI. Barton shifter Last edited by BLACK67; 08-24-2013 at 09:50 AM.

08-24-2013, 10:26 AM	#8
BlackM6RS/SS Drives: 2010 Black M6 RS/2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 287	Same thing happened to mine worh pfadt sport sways on my 2010. Go with the 2012 GM FE4 style LCAs, very worth it, with pfadt ZL spec sways, what a night and day differance __________________ 10 Blk/Blk RS/2SS w/CGM Stripes ADM H/C/I M6 480rwhp 435rwtq FE4 LCAs w/Pfadt ZL swaybars Diff bushings Trailing arms Drop springs

08-23-2013, 09:48 PM	#2
Craig B Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 685	There are quite a few, BMR, Pfadt are just a few.

08-24-2013, 10:05 AM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	The factory arms are good, but they do leave a bit to be desired on the end link tabs. We do offer the Pfadt end link reinforcement tabs. Part # 1410135 We also offer new GM control arms as well as BMR with free shipping! Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

08-24-2013, 05:30 PM	#9
gnturboray Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS LS3 LPE750 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mckinney, Texas Posts: 764	I've got the BMR Level III suspension and the Spohn LCA's. I haven't laid hands on the BMR's but the Spohn's are hefty and well constructed and they installed without issues. No complaints.

08-26-2013, 11:46 AM	#10
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	We build both non-adjustable and adjustable rear lower control arms for the Camaro depending on your needs. Also if you were on a tighter budget and wanted to go back with another factory lower control arm we have end link mounting braces which considerably strengthen that end link mounting plate. BMR non-adjustable lower control arms (TCA028) BMR adjustable lower control arms (TCA029) BMR end link mounting braces for the factory control arms (ELK009)