{"product_id":"1955-57-chevy-tubular-control-arms-coilovers-and-sway-bar-kit","title":"1955-57 Chevy Tubular Control Arms, Coilovers and Sway Bar Kit","description":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"wc-tab-inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p p-color-contrast p-font-bold p-1_25 summary_pdp_summary_title__GKsA0 \" data-testid=\"pdp-summary-details\"\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p p-color-subtle p-font-bold p-0_875 description_pdp_summary_subtitle__SIVNt \"\u003e55-57 Chevy Bel Air, 55-57 Chevy Nomad, Powder Coated\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"description_pdp_summary_bullets__v8kn5\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p p-color-none p-font-regular p-0_875 description_pdp_summary_bullet__9I4Fm \"\u003eHeavy duty tubular design and black powder coated finish is the perfect addition to any resto-mod build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p p-color-none p-font-regular p-0_875 description_pdp_summary_bullet__9I4Fm \"\u003eNew greaseable ball joints come pre-installed and are OEM replacement designs making service parts readily available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p p-color-none p-font-regular p-0_875 description_pdp_summary_bullet__9I4Fm \"\u003eSpecifically designed for the 1955-1957 Chevy’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p p-color-none p-font-regular p-0_875 description_pdp_summary_bullet__9I4Fm \"\u003eThis kit will add positive caster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p p-color-none p-font-regular p-0_875 description_pdp_summary_bullet__9I4Fm \"\u003eAdd performance and stability to the front of your Tri-5 Chevy with this strong, solid steel 1″ sway bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pdp_details_guides_docs\" class=\"p p-color-none p-font-bold p-1 details_pdp_details_guides_docs__lg2y7 \"\u003eGuides \u0026amp; Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca class=\"p p-color-none p-font-regular p-0_875 TextLink_text_link__ejdvr p-underline p-hover p-inline \" href=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/DigitalAssets\/assets\/charts\/113594%20_INS_2023_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-testid=\"digital_assets_textlink_Sway Bars Instructio\"\u003e(PDF)Sway Bars Instruction Sheet (113594)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs_specs__tWUcm attribute-container\" style=\"height: 227px;\" width=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"p p-color-none p-font-heading p-1 specs_spec_heading__aN181 \"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY SPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p p-color-none p-font-bold p-0_875 table_spec_title__T_Eyb \" data-testid=\"spec_title_MFG. 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Since these two projects were done concurrently, now seems like a good time to cover the process of prepping these arms for use with coil-overs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSix articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally the front shock absorber mounts from below the control arm with bolts that tread into a speed nut or welded nut (in this case) on the lower control arm. When you change that shock absorbers work load to also include supporting the weight of the vehicle, which requires that you place that load on top of the control arm in order for the load to transfer to the arm via direct contact rather than through the tensile load on the bolts. Below, I’ll detail the steps that I took to ensure this conversion would perform and last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSeven articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionImage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"respImg\" data-base=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" data-load-on-mobile=\"true\" data-sizes='{\"150\":{\"Width\":150,\"Height\":112,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99973_ArticleSection_XS_0f94d8e5-49f9-4257-9c8a-65c2f29bb52d.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":74.666666666666671},\"300\":{\"Width\":300,\"Height\":225,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99973_ArticleSection_S_0f94d8e5-49f9-4257-9c8a-65c2f29bb52d.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":75.0},\"450\":{\"Width\":450,\"Height\":337,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99973_ArticleSection_M_0f94d8e5-49f9-4257-9c8a-65c2f29bb52d.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":74.8888888888889},\"600\":{\"Width\":600,\"Height\":450,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99973_ArticleSection_L_0f94d8e5-49f9-4257-9c8a-65c2f29bb52d.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":75.0},\"750\":{\"Width\":750,\"Height\":562,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99973_ArticleSection_XL_0f94d8e5-49f9-4257-9c8a-65c2f29bb52d.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":74.933333333333323},\"1280\":{\"Width\":1280,\"Height\":960,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99973_ArticleSection_XXXXL_0f94d8e5-49f9-4257-9c8a-65c2f29bb52d.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":75.0}}' data-use-background-image=\"false\"\u003e\u003cimg data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rLazyLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/99973_ArticleSection_XXXXL_0f94d8e5-49f9-4257-9c8a-65c2f29bb52d.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Front shock absorber mounts\" data-src=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/99973_ArticleSection_XXXXL_0f94d8e5-49f9-4257-9c8a-65c2f29bb52d.jpg\" data-=\"\" title=\"1955-57 Chevy Tubular Control Arms, Coilovers and Sway Bar Kit 1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionImageCaption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSometimes, you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSix articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI drilled out the old nuts as best as I could with a step drill, ensuring that I didn’t open up the holes in the control arm any larger than the newly required 3\/8”. Then I was able to break away most of the remaining nuts with lineman’s pliers to leave just the welds to be ground. I ground and smoothed away the welds with a cutoff wheel on my angle grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSeven articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionImage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"respImg\" data-base=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" data-load-on-mobile=\"true\" data-sizes='{\"150\":{\"Width\":150,\"Height\":93,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99978_ArticleSection_XS_2fe35035-8efe-421c-80ad-84d7ae93dfbe.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.0},\"300\":{\"Width\":300,\"Height\":187,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99978_ArticleSection_S_2fe35035-8efe-421c-80ad-84d7ae93dfbe.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.333333333333329},\"450\":{\"Width\":450,\"Height\":281,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99978_ArticleSection_M_2fe35035-8efe-421c-80ad-84d7ae93dfbe.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.44444444444445},\"600\":{\"Width\":600,\"Height\":375,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99978_ArticleSection_L_2fe35035-8efe-421c-80ad-84d7ae93dfbe.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.5},\"750\":{\"Width\":750,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99978_ArticleSection_XL_2fe35035-8efe-421c-80ad-84d7ae93dfbe.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.533333333333331},\"1280\":{\"Width\":1280,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/99978_ArticleSection_XXXXL_2fe35035-8efe-421c-80ad-84d7ae93dfbe.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":36.640625}}' data-use-background-image=\"false\"\u003e\u003cimg data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rLazyLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/99978_ArticleSection_XXXXL_2fe35035-8efe-421c-80ad-84d7ae93dfbe.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Drilling out old nuts in the shock absorber mounts\" data-src=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/99978_ArticleSection_XXXXL_2fe35035-8efe-421c-80ad-84d7ae93dfbe.jpg\" data-=\"\" title=\"1955-57 Chevy Tubular Control Arms, Coilovers and Sway Bar Kit 2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSix articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the new hardware supplied with the QA1 coilovers upgraded these fasteners to 3\/8” fine thread, I drilled those holes to the new dimension after grinding was complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSeven articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionImage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"respImg\" data-base=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" data-load-on-mobile=\"true\" data-sizes='{\"150\":{\"Width\":150,\"Height\":93,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100003_ArticleSection_XS_e53c1dae-a035-4edb-8eaf-71ed3f8099b1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.0},\"300\":{\"Width\":300,\"Height\":187,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100003_ArticleSection_S_e53c1dae-a035-4edb-8eaf-71ed3f8099b1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.333333333333329},\"450\":{\"Width\":450,\"Height\":281,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100003_ArticleSection_M_e53c1dae-a035-4edb-8eaf-71ed3f8099b1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.44444444444445},\"600\":{\"Width\":600,\"Height\":375,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100003_ArticleSection_L_e53c1dae-a035-4edb-8eaf-71ed3f8099b1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.5},\"750\":{\"Width\":750,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100003_ArticleSection_XL_e53c1dae-a035-4edb-8eaf-71ed3f8099b1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.533333333333331},\"1280\":{\"Width\":1280,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100003_ArticleSection_XXXXL_e53c1dae-a035-4edb-8eaf-71ed3f8099b1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":36.640625}}' data-use-background-image=\"false\"\u003e\u003cimg data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rLazyLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/100003_ArticleSection_XXXXL_e53c1dae-a035-4edb-8eaf-71ed3f8099b1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Drilled holes in the coil-over mount\" data-src=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/100003_ArticleSection_XXXXL_e53c1dae-a035-4edb-8eaf-71ed3f8099b1.jpg\" data-=\"\" title=\"1955-57 Chevy Tubular Control Arms, Coilovers and Sway Bar Kit 3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSix articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis led me to a new concern. The way that the “top hat” for the lower shock mount is designed leaves a large, unsupported area directly under where the cross-bar of the coil-over will rest. Given the punishment that a big block, plus air conditioning, plus aggressive driving will give, I decided to try and come up with a way to beef this area up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionFive articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionImage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"respImg\" data-base=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" data-load-on-mobile=\"true\" data-sizes='{\"150\":{\"Width\":150,\"Height\":156,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/101393_ArticleSection_XS_41def12b-bf02-4cfb-80d9-f16c6baad7d1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":104.0},\"300\":{\"Width\":300,\"Height\":312,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/101393_ArticleSection_S_41def12b-bf02-4cfb-80d9-f16c6baad7d1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":104.0},\"450\":{\"Width\":450,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/101393_ArticleSection_M_41def12b-bf02-4cfb-80d9-f16c6baad7d1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":104.22222222222221},\"600\":{\"Width\":600,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/101393_ArticleSection_L_41def12b-bf02-4cfb-80d9-f16c6baad7d1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":78.166666666666657},\"750\":{\"Width\":750,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/101393_ArticleSection_XL_41def12b-bf02-4cfb-80d9-f16c6baad7d1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.533333333333331},\"1280\":{\"Width\":1280,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/101393_ArticleSection_XXXXL_41def12b-bf02-4cfb-80d9-f16c6baad7d1.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":36.640625}}' data-use-background-image=\"false\"\u003e\u003cimg data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rLazyLoad aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/101393_ArticleSection_M_41def12b-bf02-4cfb-80d9-f16c6baad7d1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Lower control arm coil-over reinforcement plate\" data-src=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/101393_ArticleSection_M_41def12b-bf02-4cfb-80d9-f16c6baad7d1.jpg\" data-=\"\" title=\"1955-57 Chevy Tubular Control Arms, Coilovers and Sway Bar Kit 4\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I came up with is this. Now sold under part #910-3610, this reinforcement plate sandwiches between the coil-over lower mount and the mounting pad on the arm. This plate takes the load and spreads it across the entire top-hat area and being over-sized also provides a block-off plate for the now unused coil spring pocket. Which may otherwise collect debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSix articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith prototype parts in hand I assembled the coil-overs per the instructions provided by QA1. I opted to add the Torrington bearing kit as well to aid in future ride height adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSeven articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionImage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"respImg\" data-base=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" data-load-on-mobile=\"true\" data-sizes='{\"150\":{\"Width\":150,\"Height\":93,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100079_ArticleSection_XS_ff067b36-780b-4062-ad4e-aa0b0207acd7.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.0},\"300\":{\"Width\":300,\"Height\":187,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100079_ArticleSection_S_ff067b36-780b-4062-ad4e-aa0b0207acd7.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.333333333333329},\"450\":{\"Width\":450,\"Height\":281,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100079_ArticleSection_M_ff067b36-780b-4062-ad4e-aa0b0207acd7.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.44444444444445},\"600\":{\"Width\":600,\"Height\":375,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100079_ArticleSection_L_ff067b36-780b-4062-ad4e-aa0b0207acd7.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.5},\"750\":{\"Width\":750,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100079_ArticleSection_XL_ff067b36-780b-4062-ad4e-aa0b0207acd7.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.533333333333331},\"1280\":{\"Width\":1280,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100079_ArticleSection_XXXXL_ff067b36-780b-4062-ad4e-aa0b0207acd7.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":36.640625}}' data-use-background-image=\"false\"\u003e\u003cimg data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rLazyLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/100079_ArticleSection_XXXXL_ff067b36-780b-4062-ad4e-aa0b0207acd7.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"QA1 coil over shock\" data-src=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/100079_ArticleSection_XXXXL_ff067b36-780b-4062-ad4e-aa0b0207acd7.jpg\" data-=\"\" title=\"1955-57 Chevy Tubular Control Arms, Coilovers and Sway Bar Kit 5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSix articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionImage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"respImg\" data-base=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" data-load-on-mobile=\"true\" data-sizes='{\"150\":{\"Width\":150,\"Height\":156,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100092_ArticleSection_XS_27cfaf48-41b3-48c7-8f1e-7efde76a4055.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":104.0},\"300\":{\"Width\":300,\"Height\":312,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100092_ArticleSection_S_27cfaf48-41b3-48c7-8f1e-7efde76a4055.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":104.0},\"450\":{\"Width\":450,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100092_ArticleSection_M_27cfaf48-41b3-48c7-8f1e-7efde76a4055.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":104.22222222222221},\"600\":{\"Width\":600,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100092_ArticleSection_L_27cfaf48-41b3-48c7-8f1e-7efde76a4055.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":78.166666666666657},\"750\":{\"Width\":750,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100092_ArticleSection_XL_27cfaf48-41b3-48c7-8f1e-7efde76a4055.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.533333333333331},\"1280\":{\"Width\":1280,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100092_ArticleSection_XXXXL_27cfaf48-41b3-48c7-8f1e-7efde76a4055.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":36.640625}}' data-use-background-image=\"false\"\u003e\u003cimg data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rLazyLoad aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/100092_ArticleSection_M_27cfaf48-41b3-48c7-8f1e-7efde76a4055.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Bolts\" data-src=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/100092_ArticleSection_M_27cfaf48-41b3-48c7-8f1e-7efde76a4055.jpg\" data-=\"\" title=\"1955-57 Chevy Tubular Control Arms, Coilovers and Sway Bar Kit 6\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring installation I noted that the increased thickness of the plates caused the bolts not to protrude far enough into the nylock nuts to actually engage the locking ring. I chose to source new bolts that are .25” longer to ensure good engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSix articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething else that I’ve found essential to happy life with coil-overs, is the liberal application of anti-seize to the aluminum threads on the body of the shock. This will pay dividends down the road when you want to make adjustments to your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSix articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, this was a very productive upgrade and went a long way toward my goal of getting the car back down on the ground and on four wheels again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionSeven articleSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionImage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"respImg\" data-base=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" data-load-on-mobile=\"true\" data-sizes='{\"150\":{\"Width\":150,\"Height\":93,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100123_ArticleSection_XS_bdfd290d-6439-4943-9d8d-5ae0123962f0.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.0},\"300\":{\"Width\":300,\"Height\":187,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100123_ArticleSection_S_bdfd290d-6439-4943-9d8d-5ae0123962f0.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.333333333333329},\"450\":{\"Width\":450,\"Height\":281,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100123_ArticleSection_M_bdfd290d-6439-4943-9d8d-5ae0123962f0.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.44444444444445},\"600\":{\"Width\":600,\"Height\":375,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100123_ArticleSection_L_bdfd290d-6439-4943-9d8d-5ae0123962f0.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.5},\"750\":{\"Width\":750,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100123_ArticleSection_XL_bdfd290d-6439-4943-9d8d-5ae0123962f0.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":62.533333333333331},\"1280\":{\"Width\":1280,\"Height\":469,\"Url\":\"\/ArticleSectionImages\/100123_ArticleSection_XXXXL_bdfd290d-6439-4943-9d8d-5ae0123962f0.jpg\",\"PaddingTopPercent\":36.640625}}' data-use-background-image=\"false\"\u003e\u003cimg data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rLazyLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/100123_ArticleSection_XXXXL_bdfd290d-6439-4943-9d8d-5ae0123962f0.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Nylock nuts on coil overs\" data-src=\"https:\/\/content.speedwaymotors.com\/ArticleSectionImages\/100123_ArticleSection_XXXXL_bdfd290d-6439-4943-9d8d-5ae0123962f0.jpg\" data-=\"\" title=\"1955-57 Chevy Tubular Control Arms, Coilovers and Sway Bar Kit 7\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t","brand":"X MotorSteelParts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67522932474146,"sku":null,"price":4789.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5750\/0194\/files\/photo_2023-11-29_03-21-53.jpg?v=1791965910","url":"https:\/\/xmotorparts.store\/products\/1955-57-chevy-tubular-control-arms-coilovers-and-sway-bar-kit","provider":"X MotorParts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}