AirRide 60-78 Tubular A-Arms write-up... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Shev · 10-30-2004, 09:08 PM

Not sure if you guys have seen this...click the link then click on "StrongArmed Hauler" and check it out...

LInk to Webrodder

XXL · 10-30-2004, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Shev

Not sure if you guys have seen this...click the link then click on "StrongArmed Hauler" and check it out...

LInk to Webrodder

Thanks for the link. My set is in transit. Though I'm a little concerned at how the shock mount appears to be below the rest of the lower arm. If it is, I'll be dragging that off rather quickly

BaggedC10 · 10-31-2004, 12:48 AM

Thanks for the link! I spent $250 on a front end kit, $150 for new GM upper/lower cross shafts, and $200 to have my stock arms powder coated. Now, I want these!

SCOTI · 10-31-2004, 06:30 PM

Well, Darren & I spoke again so my arms are on their way to Stoked Out Specialties on Monday.

I'll put up pics w/the arms & notched c-member installation on my spare swb frame.

bagged74 · 11-01-2004, 04:34 PM

good info, does anyone know the price of the a-arms without the cool ride kit?

SCOTI · 11-01-2004, 07:42 PM

$750. That includes new cross shafts & GM 73-87 rubber bushings installed. I confirmed mine left this morning.

*Shane* · 11-01-2004, 08:04 PM

WOW! $750!

That just confirms my thoughts concerning ART.

SCOTI · 11-01-2004, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

WOW! $750!

That just confirms my thoughts concerning ART.

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BaggedC10 ......$150 for new GM upper/lower cross shafts, and $200 to have my stock arms powder coated.

$350 and still the factory arms & geometry. For tubular arms that are lighter, stronger, airbag friendly, & geometrically improved for lowered vehicles, that's not too bad.

I know some guys don't want to spend alot of money, but I realistically can't make my own & I don't care for what's currently available from PST, Turners, or DJM (none of which are already airbag friendly).

Do you know of a better solution?

XXL · 11-01-2004, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I know some guys don't want to spend alot of money, but I realistically can't make my own & I don't care for what's currently available from PST, Turners, or DJM (none of which are already airbag friendly).

Turners has something that's actually available??

Also, I've been a little chapped at ART of late with what has come off as a "too big a business to care about the customer" feel, but they have been VERY responsive over the years to my needs. They've spent quite a bit of time debugging a problem that turned out to be nothing more than it being too cold outside, and they even swapped out one of my perfectly good 4-way valves for a new one when they came out with the first red ones (the previous ones were black and a bit more homemade looking). Their prices tend to be higher than others, but their service is (generally) top notch.

{Of course, I say this _before_ getting my arms that are supposed to be in transit

}

SCOTI · 11-01-2004, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Turners has something that's actually available??

BaggedC10 · 11-01-2004, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

$350 and still the factory arms & geometry. For tubular arms that are lighter, stronger, airbag friendly, & geometrically improved for lowered vehicles, that's not too bad.

Yep. Plus, the cross shafts were purchased at cost + 10% through my brother.

SCOTI · 11-02-2004, 02:42 PM

WooHoo . . ... I just received confirmation that my package arrived yesterday! I was under the impression it just left yesterday

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I'll post some pics of everything after I get it home (might be a few days though). The guys @ the shop are heading to SEMA & I might just need to join them if I can plan it fast enough w/o going broke.

XXL · 11-03-2004, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

WooHoo . . ... I just received confirmation that my package arrived yesterday!

The eagle has landed here as well. After I get this new hernia (the box weighs 97 pounds!) fixed I'll dig into the box a little more. I did pull out a lower arm... amazingly heavy duty.

BaggedC10 · 11-04-2004, 09:39 PM

I agree about items such as air tanks, air line, fittings, bags, and other common products being overpriced. However, their 4-links and front suspension kits (Bracketry too) are awesome and worth every penny. If I had to re-bag my front suspension, I would piece together a kit from Suicide Doors.

SCOTI · 11-06-2004, 12:24 PM

Dang . . . . gone a couple of days & all this.

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GreyHoundSteve $750 is a hefty price. Ive seen similar "tubular A arms" with corect lowered geometry sell for about $250 from other makers. They are probably not the "heavY duty" your getting for $750 but they are probably considerably lighter and could be replaced 3 times and youd still have paid the same amount though if your destroying A arms like that you should probably go with the strongest ones available. Here is a link to a set of cheaper tubular A arms for lowered trucks ..... someone more knowledgable can tell me what the difference is.
http://performanceonline.com

The problem (for me) w/these arms is they actually correct alignment issues by making the upper arms longer, thus not requiring 'excessive' shims. That does me absolutely zilch good because w/longer arms my wheels/tires will be rubbing the outer edges of the fender-lip & wheel-well.

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MrShelley Slammed67-
It's not just your opinion..it is fact. ART stuff IS overpriced.

I've said it before many times on this board....when quality is the same (ie. ART vs. *****************) the lower priced part wins everytime.

As for customer service, is it REALLY worth up to three times the price? I think not, especially when the competing manufacturer has customer service that's not three times as bad.

I will concede on the pricing issue. I freely admit that when I deal w/AirRide I can get a discounted price. I'm not paying any more than what you other guys pay for 'pieced together kits' and I get the AirRide customer service.

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MrShelley With ART I get the distinct feeling that you pay for the "prestige" of having an Air Ride Tech sticker. Reminds me of back in the 80's in high school...you had to have that little alligator proudly displayed on the front of your shirt so everyone knew how much you spent on it. They get your money AND free advertising! Now THAT'S marketing!

I never was one of the kids wearing that little alligator, so you didn't "have to" wear that stuff. I had cheap K-Mart bought clothes (lots of AC/DC t-shirts). I won't pay inflated pricing on something if a similar alternative can be had. As far as parts go, there are alot of "cheap/low quality" organizations out there in computerland (think AIM, Trukkin[sp?]) that everyone blasts as no good, yet I've used more than once & had no problems w/parts quality or delivery & saved some bucks.

XXL · 01-01-2005, 07:36 PM

Here are a few pics of my Capt Kaos xmember with ART control arms installed.

Shane... note the special upside down ART sticker on one of the arms. That's the high-dollar ART sticker they forgot to put on correctly

XXL · 01-01-2005, 07:38 PM

pics...

cysko9 · 11-07-2004, 05:21 PM

So suicide doors is the best place then to get comparable parts for less $$$?????

That seems to be the general concensus........

Anyone have a parts list for the exact things i would need from Suicide?

ChevyCruizer · 11-10-2004, 01:04 AM

here is a picture of the arms from the ART SEMA booth. They look great. i am getting a set.

XXL · 11-10-2004, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyCruizer

here is a picture of the arms from the ART SEMA booth. They look great. i am getting a set.

Mine came black, only the upper had a sticker on it (the "high dollar" sticker

), and no upper ball joint. I'm not sure if they were SUPPOSED to have an upper or not.

sittinon21s · 11-10-2004, 01:28 PM

So where do I buy a set? I checked the ART site and it says there not available, is there some where I can get them? I need them now.

Shev · 11-10-2004, 03:07 PM

Okay...got some awesome news...Jason at Suicidedoors is a buddy of mine and AirRide is only like a half hour from him. I just got off the phone with him (drum roll please)

$675 for upper and lower arms!!!!!!!

One thing that hasn't been mentioned yet is there are different ball joint options for the different years...cool thing is you can order them with '73-'87 ball joints and swap in '73-'87 dropped spindles at the same time...

Give him a call (812) 782-3581 and tell'em Shev sent ya...

Keep your eyes open for more deals deals to come...

cysko9 · 11-10-2004, 04:16 PM

shev.... sent you a PM

from the picture above, im not quite sure how the springs/ bags would mount on the bottom arm.....

anyone want to enlighten me?

Shev · 11-10-2004, 05:17 PM

If you look in the pic in the post above the arm on the left has an AirRide Tech sticker on a plate...that's where the bag mounts...

In this pic you can see the plate on the arm on the left...

cysko9 · 11-10-2004, 05:37 PM

so this deal from suicide is just the top and bottom arms....
Im looking through the ART catalogue and i keep seeing complete
coolride systems... both arms and the bag for like 1200....
If i go with the suicide stuff what else am i going to need to get
to complete a coolride setup...

10-30-2004, 09:08 PM	#1
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	AirRide 60-78 Tubular A-Arms write-up... Not sure if you guys have seen this...click the link then click on "StrongArmed Hauler" and check it out... LInk to Webrodder __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

10-31-2004, 12:48 AM	#3
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Thanks for the link! I spent $250 on a front end kit, $150 for new GM upper/lower cross shafts, and $200 to have my stock arms powder coated. Now, I want these! __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

10-31-2004, 06:30 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Well, Darren & I spoke again so my arms are on their way to Stoked Out Specialties on Monday. I'll put up pics w/the arms & notched c-member installation on my spare swb frame. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-01-2004, 07:42 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	$750. That includes new cross shafts & GM 73-87 rubber bushings installed. I confirmed mine left this morning. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-02-2004, 02:42 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	WooHoo . . ... I just received confirmation that my package arrived yesterday! I was under the impression it just left yesterday . I'll post some pics of everything after I get it home (might be a few days though). The guys @ the shop are heading to SEMA & I might just need to join them if I can plan it fast enough w/o going broke. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-01-2004, 04:34 PM	#5
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	good info, does anyone know the price of the a-arms without the cool ride kit?

11-01-2004, 08:04 PM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	WOW! $750! That just confirms my thoughts concerning ART.

11-04-2004, 09:39 PM	#14
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I agree about items such as air tanks, air line, fittings, bags, and other common products being overpriced. However, their 4-links and front suspension kits (Bracketry too) are awesome and worth every penny. If I had to re-bag my front suspension, I would piece together a kit from Suicide Doors. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

01-01-2005, 07:36 PM	#16
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Here are a few pics of my Capt Kaos xmember with ART control arms installed. Shane... note the special upside down ART sticker on one of the arms. That's the high-dollar ART sticker they forgot to put on correctly __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

01-01-2005, 07:38 PM	#17
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	pics... Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

11-07-2004, 05:21 PM	#18
cysko9 MI '69 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 314	So suicide doors is the best place then to get comparable parts for less $$$????? That seems to be the general concensus........ Anyone have a parts list for the exact things i would need from Suicide? __________________ 1967 Chevy (Project Frankenstein) 1973 K5 Blazer

11-10-2004, 01:04 AM	#19
ChevyCruizer 17's too small Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 335	here is a picture of the arms from the ART SEMA booth. They look great. i am getting a set. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 SWB SS 5 lug power disc brake conversion 2.5 inch drop spindles van tilt column Air Ride Technologies Cool Ride air bag kits Performance Online tubular upper control arms and shock relocator kits ECE super track panhard bar 1 piece side windows

11-10-2004, 01:28 PM	#21
sittinon21s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NorCal/K.C. Posts: 7	So where do I buy a set? I checked the ART site and it says there not available, is there some where I can get them? I need them now.

11-10-2004, 03:07 PM	#22
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	Okay...got some awesome news...Jason at Suicidedoors is a buddy of mine and AirRide is only like a half hour from him. I just got off the phone with him (drum roll please) $675 for upper and lower arms!!!!!!! One thing that hasn't been mentioned yet is there are different ball joint options for the different years...cool thing is you can order them with '73-'87 ball joints and swap in '73-'87 dropped spindles at the same time... Give him a call (812) 782-3581 and tell'em Shev sent ya... Keep your eyes open for more deals deals to come... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4 Last edited by Shev; 11-10-2004 at 04:19 PM.

11-10-2004, 04:16 PM	#23
cysko9 MI '69 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 314	shev.... sent you a PM from the picture above, im not quite sure how the springs/ bags would mount on the bottom arm..... anyone want to enlighten me? __________________ 1967 Chevy (Project Frankenstein) 1973 K5 Blazer



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11-10-2004, 05:17 PM	#24
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	If you look in the pic in the post above the arm on the left has an AirRide Tech sticker on a plate...that's where the bag mounts... In this pic you can see the plate on the arm on the left... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

11-10-2004, 05:37 PM	#25
cysko9 MI '69 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 314	so this deal from suicide is just the top and bottom arms.... Im looking through the ART catalogue and i keep seeing complete coolride systems... both arms and the bag for like 1200.... If i go with the suicide stuff what else am i going to need to get to complete a coolride setup... __________________ 1967 Chevy (Project Frankenstein) 1973 K5 Blazer

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