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Old 01-18-2014, 11:21 AM   #1
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Michigan metal works control arms

You guys got anything to say about these control arms good ,bad or indifferent. I was thinking about getting some to go with my dropmember. As they are a bit different looking
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Old 01-18-2014, 12:45 PM   #2
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Re: Michigan metal works control arms

Had to look them up. My personal concern would be that they use a jeebus joints instead of traditional ball joints, since im not familiar with that setup I would have to do some research.
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Old 01-18-2014, 12:48 PM   #3
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Re: Michigan metal works control arms

Any pictures..I've never heard of them before.
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Old 01-18-2014, 12:53 PM   #4
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Re: Michigan metal works control arms

They have been around for quite a while.
They make arms for stuff no one else makes.
They can build flat plate arms, tube arms, with Jeebus joints or stock balljoints.
They even custom make spindles.
Do some research.
Quality stuff here.
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Old 01-18-2014, 01:22 PM   #5
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Re: Michigan metal works control arms

http://michiganmetalworks.com/ here is the link for them. they look like a good product and i have talked with the owner a couple times nice guy and very helpful. they make a budget set for the dropmember and a higher $$ set that is about same price as Nates arms.
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Old 01-18-2014, 10:31 PM   #6
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Re: Michigan metal works control arms

The plate arms look heavy. That's the only concern I'd have.
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Old 01-19-2014, 11:07 AM   #7
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Re: Michigan metal works control arms

I think their "Dodger" upper control arms are slick. That's a great concept for anyone with a Z'd chassis or a raised crossmember, because if you go up more than 2", your steering shaft WILL hit the upper control arm. For what you're getting, the price ($199) is a smokin' deal.
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Re: Michigan metal works control arms

I just stumbled onto this post. Does any one have any good or bad updated feedback on these guys yet?? Looking to do a 1.5" or 2" sectioned factory crossmember, coilovers and 2.5" drop drop spindles. How are their drop spindles?
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