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what happened to our former sponsor debulozparts??

I'm seeing their ad in the lower left right now.

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Originally Posted by dcporsche99

You're killin' me... :D ...if something happens to you we don't get to benefit from future DIY projects from you...so go out and get some stands please!! ;)

I haven't checked my Bentley manual, but is the install and parts the same for both the front and rears?? BTW, what's the part made of??

LOL i have them, i have 4 jackstands i was just alittle lazy. ;)

I dont know but i did notice that both front and rear mounts of the front track arm are ALOT easier to reach than the rear control arm was.

The factory seems alittle light...maybe low-grade magneisium??? Debulozparts are heavier material but that sits well with me since i dont want them to break haha, Rather have a heavier aftermarket suspension part rather than a lighter one.

Yeah i didnt realize that he wasnt a sponcer anymore.... weird.

BobMarley1,

I thought CJ mentioned somewhere that they were our former sponsor?? Maybe I read it wrong...thanks.

...I did read it wrong, CJ mentioned "forum sponsor" and I quickly read it as "former sponsor"....

CJ,

...funny, looks like we posted simultaneously. I was replying to BobMarley1 prior to your posting.

Anyway, let us know how the next install goes!!

Oh,....I forgot to ask...did you have to get an alignment after changing out the control arms??

Ahhh ok lol, Nope didnt need an alignment after the install of the rear control arms, im going to try really really hard to get the new adjustible Front control arms as close to spec as possible so i dont have to get an alignment.

Sweet! Can't wait to see how your install goes! Defintely give us an update!! :cheers:

How are the arms holding up? Posted on Renntech too.

I don't see them up for sale yet...

Thanks!

They are holding up great, i went in for an alignment weeks ago and my measurements were off a bit so i guess no matter how close you think you have them adjusted to stock spec... they could be off alittle. Other than that, they are great and i have no regrets!

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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

Yeah i should add those.... even though i didnt use them myself :eek:

They are holding up very well, Now that its getting warmer outside, i can here my front control arms chattering like a mofo. That will be the next arms i buy from debulozparts.

Carlos -

FYI, the fronts don't go bad so often. the more likely culprit is the sway bar drop links. they make the same sound, but are much cheaper to replace ($55 on ebay).

if you do get the front control arms, definitely have it aligned. you can use their adustability to ensure equal caster from side to side. this is a great feature.

Hello 986forum members,

This is Che and I'm back with 1 new product for your Nice Boxsters, at the bottom is the Installation details provided by CJ_Boxster AKA Carlos.

Now In-Stock and ready for Immediate shipping:

Special GB Price is $249.99 Shipped within 48 States USA, for International is $289.99 Shipped. Please PM me for Questions and Order details, Thank you for your time ! :D

Best Regards,

Che

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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

Ok This is a DIY on how to replace your Rear Upper Control Arms (Track Arms), However I am not replacing the factory equipment with OEM Rear Upper Control Arms (Track Arms), I will be installing a Set of Adjustable Control Arms purchased from forum sponser DelubozParts. Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms (Track Arms) are a MUCH LESS expensive alternative inlew of buying a set of OEM Rear Upper Control Arms (Track Arms).

If you have chattering or rattling noise coming from your rear suspension, Chances are that its a worn-out Bearing Cartridge on the Rear Upper Control Arms (Track Arms).

Ok Lets Start,

Tools list: Floor-jack, 18mm Ratchet, 21mm Closed-End Wrench, Torque Wrench, 2 Vise Grip Pliers.

1) Get your floor jack and tool set out. Break loose the lug nuts and security lug on the wheels.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG00019.jpg

2) Remove the lug that is sitting higher than all others and insert/screw the threaded metal rod into that hole.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG00020.jpg

3) Now Jack the car up and once the rear wheel is off the ground, Remove the wheel and remove the Metal rod guide from the wheel hub

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG00021.jpg

4) Remove the 2 plastic nuts that hold this plastic cover against the wheel well then remove Plastic cover.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG00022.jpg

5) Now you can see the Rear Upper Control Arm circled in red. That is what we will be removing/replacing.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG00023.jpg

6) Time to locate the bolt & nut that secure the "Fork-end" of the control arm to the suspension. Just look behind the Wheel hub, on the lower control arm and you will see this nut and bolt on top and below the lower control arm.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG00027.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG00026.jpg

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Originally Posted by insite

I checked the front track arms when i was under the car removing the bumper, its definatly the track arms, they have a tiny tiny amount of play to the point that if i wiggle them hard enough, i can hear alittle "tick tick tick" coming from inside the bearing cartridge.

Che, do you have any sets of Front Track arms available?

Can you explain why not tighten the Lock Nut on the FORK-END?

delubozparts Update for Front Tension Rod/Rear Track Arms/Toe Arms

Hello 986forum members,

This is Che and I'm back with 3 new product for your Nice Boxsters, Please click at above link for the Installation details provided courtesy by CJ_Boxster AKA Carlos.

Now In-Stock and ready for Immediate shipping:

:D Front Tension Rods Special GB Price $219.99 Shipped within 48 States USA,for International is $259.99 Shipped.

This is Link for Front Tension Rods Pictures:

http://search.stores.ebay.com/delubozparts_boxster-front_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZdelubozpartsQQfsooZ 1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ24549228QQsofpZ0

:D Rear Track Arms Special GB Price is $229.99 Shipped within 48 States USA, for International is $269.99 Shipped.

:D Rear Toe Arms Special GB Price is $199.99 Shipped within 48 States USA,for International is $239.99 Shipped.

This is Link for Rear Track Arms and Rear Toe Arms Pictures:

http://search.stores.ebay.com/delubozparts_boxster-rear_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZdelubozpartsQQfsooZ1 QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ24549228QQsofpZ0

Please PM me for Questions and Order details, Thank you for your time !

Best Regards,

:cheers:

Che

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Originally Posted by Back2DTM

Can you explain why not tighten the Lock Nut on the FORK-END?

cause when your installing the track arm, you want some wiggle room and if you tighten the lock nuts before installing, you'll have a hard time getting the screw holes lined up.

CJ,
Didn't notice the need to separate the ball joint from the control arm as it says in the Bentley manual. Did I miss something?
Thanks.
Joe

Nope, Theres no need for that, the control arm just falls right out once the 2 bolts are taken out