getting rid of ugly lower arms? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

moodybo · 01-16-2005, 08:18 PM

Whats the best form of getting rid of this look? Lowerd control arms? Crossmember drop? Drop spindles? I dont have the funds for the mustang 2 front systems! I want to do this the old way in my own garage! I just want it to be tucked up and neat! thankx for any replies!

moodybo · 01-16-2005, 08:19 PM

Also this is not my truck! I just borrowed the pic mine is a 68.

Shev · 01-16-2005, 10:25 PM

DJM makes tubular arms for static drop....AirRide makes tubular arms for bags...click on the names for more info. Other than that, short of z'ing the frame I'm not sure you can move them up enough doing a crossmember drop to not see them...

Prerunner1982 · 01-16-2005, 11:36 PM

try adding an airdam.. will atleast cover it up..

PRUNEDA · 01-17-2005, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

try adding an airdam.. will atleast cover it up..

yeah that's what i was thinking, and they're pretty cheap too!!

**N2TRUX** · 01-17-2005, 12:32 AM

Crossmember drop....

moodybo · 01-17-2005, 02:36 AM

Well the reason i was asking is that i have not transferred out my stock 68 crossmember setup for the 72 upgrade! Since i already have the 72 front already out of the donor truck i should consider the chop on the crossmember? I have read most of the post on "crossmember drop" which method is best?

Another question i have is if i use lowering control arms does that mean i have to use a drop coil?

ed455 · 01-17-2005, 09:42 AM

Honestly, black satin paint would go a long way toward making those lower arms less conspicuous.

phantom dually · 01-17-2005, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ed455

Honestly, black satin paint would go a long way toward making those lower arms less conspicuous.

That would be the cheapest route!!!

grnddwn · 01-17-2005, 07:13 PM

Crossmember drop and stop laying on the ground in front of trucks only the gophers see it that way

phantom dually · 01-17-2005, 07:14 PM

I have a complete moded member for sale in the 73-87 parts board that will work great for you!!

moodybo · 01-18-2005, 12:05 AM

Is it the same as the 71-72 member? or does there have to be spacers in it?

Liftedassdodge · 01-18-2005, 02:29 AM

now how would one go about dropping the crossmember if they wanted to?

moodybo · 01-18-2005, 06:24 AM

Scroll down the suspension page till you get to a thread called "crossmember drop" That will answer ALOT of questions! Just be ready sit and read and read and read and read and read!

It is welll worth it tho.

jamis · 01-18-2005, 03:27 PM

lower the bumper

but I have to agree that black paint will do wonders

XXL · 01-18-2005, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by moodybo

I have read most of the post on "crossmember drop" which method is best?

Contact Captain Kaos for the xmember drop.

bagged72blaz · 01-21-2005, 04:34 AM

Paint. Cheaper than ARTs arms!

phantom dually · 01-21-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by moodybo

Is it the same as the 71-72 member? or does there have to be spacers in it?

The member is the same and will bolt right in!!

moodybo · 01-21-2005, 10:36 PM

I as well know that the black will take care of alot! Like a said before that pic is not my truck! Mine are already black but i can still notice too much hanging down!

01-16-2005, 08:18 PM	#1
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	getting rid of ugly lower arms? Whats the best form of getting rid of this look? Lowerd control arms? Crossmember drop? Drop spindles? I dont have the funds for the mustang 2 front systems! I want to do this the old way in my own garage! I just want it to be tucked up and neat! thankx for any replies! Attached Images

01-16-2005, 10:25 PM	#3
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	DJM makes tubular arms for static drop....AirRide makes tubular arms for bags...click on the names for more info. Other than that, short of z'ing the frame I'm not sure you can move them up enough doing a crossmember drop to not see them... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

01-17-2005, 12:32 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Crossmember drop.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-17-2005, 07:14 PM	#11
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I have a complete moded member for sale in the 73-87 parts board that will work great for you!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-18-2005, 03:27 PM	#15
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	lower the bumper but I have to agree that black paint will do wonders __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-16-2005, 08:19 PM	#2
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	Also this is not my truck! I just borrowed the pic mine is a 68.

01-16-2005, 11:36 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	try adding an airdam.. will atleast cover it up..

01-17-2005, 02:36 AM	#7
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	Well the reason i was asking is that i have not transferred out my stock 68 crossmember setup for the 72 upgrade! Since i already have the 72 front already out of the donor truck i should consider the chop on the crossmember? I have read most of the post on "crossmember drop" which method is best? Another question i have is if i use lowering control arms does that mean i have to use a drop coil?

01-17-2005, 09:42 AM	#8
ed455 Captain Ed Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 1,241	Honestly, black satin paint would go a long way toward making those lower arms less conspicuous.

01-17-2005, 07:13 PM	#10
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Crossmember drop and stop laying on the ground in front of trucks only the gophers see it that way

01-18-2005, 12:05 AM	#12
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	Is it the same as the 71-72 member? or does there have to be spacers in it?

01-18-2005, 02:29 AM	#13
Liftedassdodge The Stunt Guy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Danville, ca Posts: 131	now how would one go about dropping the crossmember if they wanted to?

01-18-2005, 06:24 AM	#14
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	Scroll down the suspension page till you get to a thread called "crossmember drop" That will answer ALOT of questions! Just be ready sit and read and read and read and read and read! It is welll worth it tho.

01-21-2005, 04:34 AM	#17
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Paint. Cheaper than ARTs arms! __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

01-21-2005, 10:36 PM	#19
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	I as well know that the black will take care of alot! Like a said before that pic is not my truck! Mine are already black but i can still notice too much hanging down!



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