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Why don't control arms have flex joints on both ends?

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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Default Why don't control arms have flex joints on both ends?
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It seems like only the hardcore custom-built stuff has flex joints on both ends... all the aftermarket stuff has a joint on one end, and a bushing on the other end.

Can anyone explain why this is?
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Cause on road it would be a nightmare. Well that's my guess anyway.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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From what I understand, you'd get much more road noise and vibration with mechanical joints on both ends. Although I have never been on road with a vehicle with all mechanical joints...
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NGINIER
From what I understand, you'd get much more road noise and vibration with mechanical joints on both ends. Although I have never been on road with a vehicle with all mechanical joints...
No issues with my Curries on a DD. Quiet.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mewaschuk
No issues with my Curries on a DD. Quiet.
Same here. Put Curries on a couple weeks back. Doesn't feel any different than stock.
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Besides ride which is subjective, the other reason is maintenance.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Thanks for the replies. Good to know there's nothing fundamentally wrong with doing it.

A shortarm setup with double flex-joints on all 8 arms would be STUPID flexy would it not? I mean, assuming you had long shocks to go with it
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