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Meatball · 09-19-2018, 02:57 PM

I have a '68 step-side that I have installed a 2" dropped spindle and a CPP 3" dropped spring with 1/2 a coil cut-off. Truck sits great, but I am concerned with how close the lower control arms are to the ground. I don't have the budget for an aftermarket crossmember, so that is out.
My question is, does anyone make a "thinner" lower control arm or a tubular one that would give me a little more clearance?

**HO455** · 09-19-2018, 07:07 PM

Welcome Aboard!
As to your question I will guess that if you found a thinner one it may only be higher by a faction of an inch. But I would recommend reposting your question in the suspension section along with photos of how your current arm sits in relation to the ground. Someone there will know the answer for sure.

Mike C · 09-19-2018, 08:07 PM

How tall are your front tires? I'd be looking to have at least a 27" tall front tire and go to 28" for a little more clearance.

popik · 09-19-2018, 11:15 PM

bigger rims and tires for sure would do the trick. Post a pic though id like to see how low it sits with that combo.

i looking to do a 2.5" front drop once i find some spindles and my front springs are unknown but dropped some for sure

Meatball · 09-20-2018, 09:28 AM

They are 27" tall.

09-19-2018, 02:57 PM	#1
Meatball Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2	Lower Control Arms I have a '68 step-side that I have installed a 2" dropped spindle and a CPP 3" dropped spring with 1/2 a coil cut-off. Truck sits great, but I am concerned with how close the lower control arms are to the ground. I don't have the budget for an aftermarket crossmember, so that is out. My question is, does anyone make a "thinner" lower control arm or a tubular one that would give me a little more clearance?

09-19-2018, 07:07 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,291	Re: Lower Control Arms Welcome Aboard! As to your question I will guess that if you found a thinner one it may only be higher by a faction of an inch. But I would recommend reposting your question in the suspension section along with photos of how your current arm sits in relation to the ground. Someone there will know the answer for sure. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-19-2018, 08:07 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: Lower Control Arms How tall are your front tires? I'd be looking to have at least a 27" tall front tire and go to 28" for a little more clearance. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-19-2018, 11:15 PM	#4
popik Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Alberta Posts: 5	Re: Lower Control Arms bigger rims and tires for sure would do the trick. Post a pic though id like to see how low it sits with that combo. i looking to do a 2.5" front drop once i find some spindles and my front springs are unknown but dropped some for sure

09-20-2018, 09:28 AM	#5
Meatball Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2	Re: Lower Control Arms They are 27" tall.



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