Thread: Detroit Speeds' Control Arm, Spindle & Sway Bar Installation, '66 Chevelle

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I am the worst skeptic when it comes to the bolt-in stuff and upgrades. I figure a salesman just sold my customer a pile of junk and made irresponsible guarantees just to make a sale.
Detroit Speed is an exception. I am not done with the installation as i have yet to finish up the power steering and set the front end ride height etc before going to the alignment shop.
I started Monday and have worked steady and hard so it is a week-long project, my customer told me i could do it in a day and a half. He is an experienced guy and i didn't ask if the installation time was from Detroit Speed or not but in any project on a 40-50 year old car there are going to be unexpected complication that have to be dealt with. The customer has been involved with the installation and he has no problem with the amount of time it is taking as he is getting a very good job.

The first 2 pics are the upper control arm. the arm itself is very substantial, well formed and high quality materials. The bushings are some kind of polyester, will be easy to replace when the time comes. The only thing i didn't care for is the caster adjustment. They provide steel bushings that go into a presicion milled pocket on the shaft - the front end guy will have a nasty time of it making those adjustments.
They bolted in without problem and a new polester bump stop is provided for the chassis.