control arms

legomyego · 12-08-2012, 12:26 AM

what are some decent control arms for a 2006 sti? i need some new ones.

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Bikelok · 12-08-2012, 01:04 AM

Your car comes with what most people consider the best control arms. The 05-06 STI arms are it.

You are talking about control arms (front) and not lateral links (rear) right?

Uncle Scotty · 12-08-2012, 02:49 AM

and why do you need new ones???

legomyego · 12-08-2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bikelok

Your car comes with what most people consider the best control arms. The 05-06 STI arms are it.

You are talking about control arms (front) and not lateral links (rear) right?

yes laterals, well I bought the car from a dealer and I took it to a mechanic(after buying) and the guy said they were so loose they stripped, he could tighten them with his fingers. the dealer said they don't see anything because they don't want to fix it I'm guessing. they said they are just bent, and they aren't the stock ones they are Perrin

Aaron'z 2.5RS · 12-08-2012, 10:17 AM

If your talking lateral links, unless there was a reason for the perrin ones, stock would suffice and you can get them all day in the classifieds...

Bikelok · 12-08-2012, 11:28 AM

I agree with Aaron. Unless you need some adjustment in the back, you best route is to go stock (used is great and cheap) and just replace the bushings on them before installing.
Stock lateral links with some fresh bushings are hard to beat.

Bikelok · 12-08-2012, 11:34 AM

Once you replace the Perrin units and have them out of the car, you can see if they are repairable.
The dealer was probably not too keen on doing anything on aftermarket parts.

mhoerath · 12-09-2012, 07:37 AM

googled perrin lat links and they're spherical bush one end, and adjustable. nice bits. I have whiteline lat links and the nuts/threaded arms are very robust.

suggest you determine exactly what the problem is. Start by learning how the arm works.

+ ask the mechanic to explain what the problems are,
+ you might ask to see the problem
+ Or jack the car up (use jackstands) and take a look yourself.

12-08-2012, 12:26 AM	#1
legomyego Scooby Newbie Member#: 290129 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2006 STi	control arms what are some decent control arms for a 2006 sti? i need some new ones. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-08-2012, 11:34 AM	#7
Bikelok Scooby Specialist Member#: 254851 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Bay Area Vehicle: 2002 Wrx wagon 5mt PSM	Once you replace the Perrin units and have them out of the car, you can see if they are repairable. The dealer was probably not too keen on doing anything on aftermarket parts. Last edited by Bikelok; 12-08-2012 at 12:02 PM.

12-09-2012, 07:37 AM	#8
mhoerath Scooby Specialist Member#: 131379 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: richmond, va Vehicle: 2003 354 ftlb@3k rpm justablue hatch	googled perrin lat links and they're spherical bush one end, and adjustable. nice bits. I have whiteline lat links and the nuts/threaded arms are very robust. suggest you determine exactly what the problem is. Start by learning how the arm works. + ask the mechanic to explain what the problems are, + you might ask to see the problem + Or jack the car up (use jackstands) and take a look yourself. Last edited by mhoerath; 12-09-2012 at 08:30 AM.

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12-08-2012, 01:04 AM	#2
Bikelok Scooby Specialist Member#: 254851 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Bay Area Vehicle: 2002 Wrx wagon 5mt PSM	Your car comes with what most people consider the best control arms. The 05-06 STI arms are it. You are talking about control arms (front) and not lateral links (rear) right?

12-08-2012, 02:49 AM	#3
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	and why do you need new ones???

12-08-2012, 10:17 AM	#5
Aaron'z 2.5RS Scooby Guru Member#: 1026 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Hickigan Vehicle: '00 RS/WRX Stg5 '98 RS Stock	If your talking lateral links, unless there was a reason for the perrin ones, stock would suffice and you can get them all day in the classifieds...

12-08-2012, 11:28 AM	#6
Bikelok Scooby Specialist Member#: 254851 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Bay Area Vehicle: 2002 Wrx wagon 5mt PSM	I agree with Aaron. Unless you need some adjustment in the back, you best route is to go stock (used is great and cheap) and just replace the bushings on them before installing. Stock lateral links with some fresh bushings are hard to beat.