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Installing Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit and ran into problem
Decided to brave the heat this weekend and tear into the front of my truck to install the Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit I bought from Pro Performance.
Not sure where to go from here though. The upper A-arm's had been welded to the shaft end nuts. After grinding the welds and removing the end nuts I discovered why they welded it. The threads in the A-arm are gone. Weighing my options 1. Looking at the Porterbuilt tubular control arms kit. 2. Buy repop A-arms or used 3. Not sure its possible to fix what I got. Any help would be appreciated Rob ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Installing Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit and ran into problem
Ugh, don't you love surprises? Good luck, bud
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Re: Installing Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit and ran into problem
If you're interested in stock arms, we have a set that has already been rebuilt with MOOG shafts and '71-'71 Ball joints and new bump stops installed. They were sandblasted and painted with Eastwood Chassis Black. They are still on the truck (with 0 Miles), but coming off soon to be replaced by Hotchkis upper A-arms. If interested I can post pics.
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Re: Installing Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit and ran into problem
Porterbuild just released some new arms but for us poor people it looks like a trip to the pick and pull. Probably cost you $25 per arm.
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Re: Installing Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit and ran into problem
Hey Rob,
Yeah, I would see if you can find some locally on Craigslist or in the classified section on this forum. It is a bummer when things like this happen. If you can possibly go to tubular a-arms, there is definitely an advantage due to the correction of geometry through the travel of the suspension.... not to mention they look cool. I would see if you can find a good deal on some in the mean time, without spending too much money that could go towards a set of tubular. Travis |
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Re: Installing Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit and ran into problem
Fattback-
I'm asking $150 obo. I also have a set of ECE 1" small block drop springs that I am asking $75 for if you are interested. Thanks, Mike |
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Re: Installing Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit and ran into problem
Price upper and lower ball joints.
Then add the price of the stock control arm bushings and cross shaft kits. Plus the price of used control arms. This makes the PB tubular arms seem very reasonable. Plus you can get them narrowed or the NEW "Forward Series" version. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537266
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Again thanks everyone for the help Rob |
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Re: Installing Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit and ran into problem
Go with the Porterbuilt Arms Rob, you won't be dissapointed
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Re: Installing Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front Kit and ran into problem
Ugg is right..just a glimpse into the future for me also I am afraid.
![]() Every time I walk outside I find something else that is rusted through. Budget needs adjusting ![]() Gary |
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