boxing rear upper and lower control arms

[bjohn07]

im trying to save as much money as i can on upgrading parts so i can focus most of my money on my engine and trans. so i was debating on boxing the stock control arms and installing new bushings vs spending 300+ on aftermarket control arms. anyone else do this and how well do they hold up. is it just a waste of time and should i just upgrade to aftermarket? i just started a new side job for the summer working at a bike shop and my friend the owner gave me the okay to use any equipment and material i need to help me with my project car. or would it be better to just use the stocks ones till i have the extra cash to get aftermarket?

 

[84dragcutlass]

Id just go aftermarket. Thats just and opinion but as far as what ive seen some people that box there control arms just end up buying new anyway.

 

[bjohn07]

thats what id like to know. if the peeps who box em buy aftermarket anyway. i dont want to spend the time cutting and measuring and welding to box the stock ones to just end up buying aftermarket anyway.

 

[84dragcutlass]

If im not wrong the stock ones even boxed are two things, they r not as strong as the tubular aftermarket ones and they are heavier after you add all the metal. that being said i have seen some really nicely done ones on here that look close to some of the box version aftermarket ones u can buy. So id say save urself the time and trouble and save for some, on jegs they arent that expencive.