Zack's Famous Control Arms, Round 5

[Zack]

Interest has peaked once again and Id like to offer another run to the club.
My control arms are made of steel with CNC Ends and powdercoated gloss black. (You can buy them bare, for the same price)
These will be offered in stock length only, so you dont have to worry about the dreaded pinion angle.
What makes my design so good is the utilization of the stock rubber bushings.
By reusing the rubber bushings, the car will maintain a sedan like ride and the bushings will allow the suspension to flex a small amount during hard launches at the track.
I have always cut 1.60 60 foots or lower with these control arms. ;)
Directions are included and anyone with basic knowledge of tools can do this at home. If you know someone with a press, it will be a piece of cake!

Here are some pics:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/9/8/9/DSC00006.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/3/2/7/ZackCAs.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/9/8/9/DSC00011.JPG

These require NO maintenance after installing them, bolt on and go!
A lot of you are gonna ask, can I put a poly bushing in them? And my car has high mileage, i dont want to use my old bushings, where do I get new ones?

Answers: No poly bushing is available in this size that I know of.
-Ive swapped 100,000+ mile bushings into these control arms and the ride/performance is unaffected. You will see some normal rubber wear/cracking on the bushings but it is OK, trust me!
If you insist on getting new bushings, they are about 200 from Ford, and you will get stock control arms attached to them.

Metco owners, please dont come in and tell us how the ride is the same or how greasing your control arms is not an inconvenience, I really dont care.
My Trilogy car has Metco's and I can tell the difference :argue:

My builder will make at least 20 sets, but all I need is 10 confirmed orders to get them built.

Pricing is $455 shipped. If you live in Canada, its $470 cause I hate dealing with the whole process of shipping there. Paypal is accepted.

I ask that the comments be kept to VALID questions and committments only. Id like to keep this thread as small as possible so I dont have to go searching through it for interested parties.

Many thanks, as always!

[ImpalaSlayer]

these are nice pieces and super easy to put in. definitly worth the money.

(yes i know you didnt want this but to bad :P )

[SILVERSURFER03]

When And Were Can I Find And How Much

[Zack]

When And Were Can I Find And How Much

Read the text, not just the heading :shake:

[Raudermaster]

Uh, read the post? It's $455 shipped, he needs 10 orders to start making them.

[MM2004]

Nice pics!

Who took 'em?

Mike. :D

[DOOM]

Zack im in! Im ready NOW! let me know when you need the $$$

[Paul]

aw, come on guys! He asked you to keep the comments to a minimum! geez :shake:

[1stMerc]

I ask that the comments be kept to VALID questions and committments only. Id like to keep this thread as small as possible so I dont have to go searching through it for interested parties.

Many thanks, as always!

Now Zack, you know you should do a poll. That way interested parties will be at the top and you won't neccesarily have to go wading through comments like this one.

For those who don't have them this is a great product.

[MERCMAN]

ok, on topic, I have a set of C/A's from the first run,,and if you don't have a set,,,get one. The difference they make both seat of the pants and performance-wise is phenominal. best bang for the buck,,a NO-BRAINER

[NATEHAWK]

Count me in man....So it looks like I make number 2.. Once you get going with this how long does it take from payment to receiving them?

[Aren Jay]

OK a question:

What do they do and why would I want them?

[NATEHAWK]

Make you feel like you riding on rails...Take turns like a import

[MM2004]

OK a question:

What do they do and why would I want them?

The control arms button up the rear-end as compared to the flimsy POS stock ones.

I rode the fence on these, and finally purchased and installed over a year ago.

The handling gains these control arms deliver is more than worth the price.

Combine these with Addco sway bars, and you have one helluva handling MM.

Mike.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Combine these with Addco sway bars, and you have one helluva handling MM.

Mike.

thats what i did, all at once i was amazed :up:

[Zack]

If anyone buys a set of CA's from me, and has a set of stock bushings from a Metco owner, you can ship them to me ahead of time and I will install the bushings for FREE. Shipping will be adjusted 5 dollars higher for the added weight.

They will be ready to bolt right on out of the box!

[Zack]

Count me in man....So it looks like I make number 2.. Once you get going with this how long does it take from payment to receiving them?

Based on the Last run, it took 30 days from the time 10 were committed to the actual ship date :up:

[Zack]

Interested Parties:

Drewstang
Dr. Doom
Zack
Filby'sMarauder
Unclelar
TKde0

[Blackmobile]

I'll have to wait until mine break. I've got to stop replacing things before they go bad.

[magindat]

I'll have to wait until mine break. I've got to stop replacing things before they go bad.

WHAT?! You're cutting those times on stock arms?!

[Blackmobile]

WHAT?! You're cutting those times on stock arms?!

Yeah, they haven't bent yet. If it ain't broke, I try not to fix it.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Yeah, they haven't bent yet. If it ain't broke, I try not to fix it.

definitly worth fixing this b4 they break come on! peer pressure!

[NATEHAWK]

Come on guys open up your purses and spend a lil change lol.....:banana2:

[NATEHAWK]

Any one got some factory bushings for me?

[Ken]

I'll have to wait until mine break. I've got to stop replacing things before they go bad.FastMerc saw one that broke on a S/C MM from FL at a local dealership when he was in for service. You don't realize how flimsy they are until you remove them.

Now, you guys are talking me into a rear sway bar to go with the CA's. I missed Dennis's Special this past weekend. Maybe he will have another sale before KY. Maybe a St. Patrick's Day Savin' O' the Green Sale (hint, hint!):D Or save us a little of our Easter eggs?

Ken

[2003DOHC]

Step up and buy a set money well spent!!

[NATEHAWK]

If you dont have access to a press what do you use to get em out and in? I was thinking a big socket and a mallet....

[1stMerc]

If you dont have access to a press what do you use to get em out and in? I was thinking a big socket and a mallet....

2" pipe end cap and 3-5 pound sledge will do it. It will become clear once you receive the instructions.

Or if you can't wait MM2004 did an excellent write-up on the install.

[Filby'sMarauder]

I'll take a set. Let me know when and where to send the money.

Brian

[Peace2Peep]

Fix it before it breaks...drink the Kool-Aid! Ha HA Ha!(evil grin)

[Zack]

I'll take a set. Let me know when and where to send the money.

Brian

Added you to the list, thanks :up:

[Motorhead350]

These are well worth every penny. I even noticed a .2 drop in the 1/4 mile time. The ride is still fine and they look like stock pieces from someone who doesn't know Marauders. ;) If you want something that will make your car handle better and take off better order a pair and say hello to going over double the speed limit on highway off ramps. :drive:

[Zack]

Not enough interest to justify another run yet :bigcry:

[hyvltge]

Right now is not a good time money wise otherwise I would be all over these. How many more orders do you need Zack?

[Zack]

5 more needed

[KillJoy]

Hmmmmm......

KillJoy

[TKde0]

I'll buy a set.

[Zack]

I'll buy a set.

Thanks, added you to the list!

[Svashtar]

Zack, can you (or anyone else) answer: I've heard that if you take off the OEM units you're supposed to also change the bolts holding these in? Or is that just Ford trying to sell special bolts?

I really like the look of these. The quality is there, but I'm thinking it would be even better in a powder coated red...!

[Zack]

Zack, can you (or anyone else) answer: I've heard that if you take off the OEM units you're supposed to also change the bolts holding these in? Or is that just Ford trying to sell special bolts?

I really like the look of these. The quality is there, but I'm thinking it would be even better in a powder coated red...!

You dont need different bolts!

You can buy them bare if youd like and have them powdercoated to your liking.

[MM2004]

Zack, can you (or anyone else) answer: I've heard that if you take off the OEM units you're supposed to also change the bolts holding these in? Or is that just Ford trying to sell special bolts?

I really like the look of these. The quality is there, but I'm thinking it would be even better in a powder coated red...!

I re-used the OEM bolts.

Mike.

[Drewstang]

Zack, any chance these will be done before the Kentucky meet?

[Zack]

Zack, any chance these will be done before the Kentucky meet?

Its about 30 days after we get 10 confirmed.

[ts-pa]

I was also in on the first run, excellent product!
Will work on 1998+ CV and GM also!

[NATEHAWK]

Sorry Zack I'm going to have to pull out of this group buy. Hope you still meet your quota.

[Motorhead350]

You don't need toi buy any new parts and you can actually use your factory bushings. My only issue was getting the bolts loose, but once the bushings were out you just hammer them into the new control arms and it's done. Doesn't even take 30 minutes.

[Zack]

Sorry Zack I'm going to have to pull out of this group buy. Hope you still meet your quota.

You sold me out to Metco you dirty rascal :flamer:

No biggie, I think this was doomed before the get-go.

I really wanted this to go through so I could take my Metco's off my Trilogy car and replace it with a product that works. :eek:

[O's Fan Rich]

You sold me out to Metco you dirty rascal :flamer:

No biggie, I think this was doomed before the get-go.

I really wanted this to go through so I could take my Metco's off my Trilogy car and replace it with a product that works. :eek:


How about a world famous "Zack Discount" ?
Match the price for the Metco's ?

Not for me as I have some already, but for those who want to change their stock arms?

[fastblackmerc]

You sold me out to Metco you dirty rascal :flamer:

No biggie, I think this was doomed before the get-go.

I really wanted this to go through so I could take my Metco's off my Trilogy car and replace it with a product that works. :eek:

So your Metco's don't work?

[Zack]

I cant compete with a CNC mill Rich, wish I could.
After boxes and shipping, I dont make very much.
In fact, my cost has gone up each time and Ive kept the price the same.

[Zack]

So your Metco's don't work?

I can tell they are not rubber bushings, if thats what you are getting at.

[O's Fan Rich]

I cant compete with a CNC mill Rich, wish I could.
After boxes and shipping, I dont make very much.
In fact, my cost has gone up each time and Ive kept the price the same.

I know, Zack..... just being a bit "cheeky" is all!


I bought the Metco's during a dry spell on availability of the Z&M arms, otherwise they'd be on my car.

Honestly though I don't mind the extra stiffness, makes me feel like I'm in a racecar!:banana: And my sheepskin seat covers absorb extra shock for me, too!

[J D]

I'd love a set, but money is tight, and I'm saving for a tune next as I'm starting to really feel that complaints most people have on the trans.

[knine]

Get 'em. Best ever. End of story.

[KillJoy]

I bought the Metco's during a dry spell on availability of the Z&M arms, otherwise they'd be on my car.


That is how I ended up w/ PHP's.....

:rolleyes:

KillJoy

[ImpalaSlayer]

natehawk this could be your last chance

[pacammer]

Guys,

I put the Zack & Mac control arms on my Marauder during the first offering. They are great and change the pinion angle -2 degrees which is very good for hook up and day to day traction. I do not drag race, I track run my Marauder. These control arms are a great handling enhancer without negatively affecting ride quality.

Gary

[Zack]

Guys,

I put the Zack & Mac control arms on my Marauder during the first offering. They are great and change the pinion angle -2 degrees which is very good for hook up and day to day traction. I do not drag race, I track run my Marauder. These control arms are a great handling enhancer without negatively affecting ride quality.

Gary


Thanks Gary.
To clarify, these will be offered in stock length ( stock pinion angle) only.

[ctrlraven]

Just to show that the OEMs are crap. 3lb rubber mallet and I wasn't even banging on them as hard as I really could have.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/DSCF1196Small.jpg

[Svashtar]

I know, Zack..... just being a bit "cheeky" is all!


I bought the Metco's during a dry spell on availability of the Z&M arms, otherwise they'd be on my car.

Honestly though I don't mind the extra stiffness, makes me feel like I'm in a racecar!:banana: And my sheepskin seat covers absorb extra shock for me, too!

Me too. These weren't an option at the time, although I had heard good things about them, and I went with the Metco's, but am considering a bare set of these and powdercoating them red. Would look cool. The OEM's are just garbage. I just need to find $ somewhere!

The Metco's are very stiff as mentioned, but have worked for me pretty well, and are a good bang for the buck. I grease 'em once a year or so. I don't race, but on the corners the car is like it's on rails. There is no lean at all, and I can take corners flat that I never thought possible. With front and rear sway bars new control arms really tighten things up. I haven't got the watts link replaced. Not sure if I need to go that stiff back there. The Quickor rear bar is even stronger than the Addco, once I got the bushing problem solved, so I have plenty of lateral strength.

I can see how these here would still do a great job without the stiffer backend feel, and they are obviously well proven.

[UncleLar]

C'mon guys and pony up,I really want to get mine. I need them in before my son comes bacl for a visit,I want to show him that my "Grandpa" car can corner as flat and nearly as well as his S2000!:coolman:

[1stMerc]

C'mon guys and pony up,I really want to get mine. I need them in before my son comes bacl for a visit,I want to show him that my "Grandpa" car can corner as flat and nearly as well as his S2000!:coolman:

Have you done the sway bar's yet? If not get those as well, you gon luv em.

[UncleLar]

Sway bars are on my list,along with better front brakes,S/S brake lines and 4.10 gears,stud girdle,and driveshaft. My FIPK,XCal,and Scan Gauge are right next to me waiting for it to warm up to install.

[Zack]

Sway bars are on my list,along with better front brakes,S/S brake lines and 4.10 gears,stud girdle,and driveshaft. My FIPK,XCal,and Scan Gauge are right next to me waiting for it to warm up to install.

Have the rotors cut and install NAPA Ceramix pads.
Cheaper and a significant improvement.

[Drewstang]

I need these before the Kentucky meet, or there is going to be 30+ Marauders on my street.

[TKde0]

Zack, how long will you keep this open? I'm willing to wait, so I'll keep my name on the list as long as this is available.