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control arms question
what years would have been the same as far as control arms go, Im looking to buy a used pair from the auto wreckers so im wondering what to look for there for my 69 when I called today they said they had lots. Just kinda caught me off guard I didnt think theyd be that popular
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Re: control arms question
Im not 100%, but I have a complete front end, Im not sure what shipping would cost, might not be worth it. Its in good shape, probably needs new ball joints, maybe a trip to the sandblaster. Good luck either way
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Re: control arms question
I believe up to atleast 81 is the same. Maybe even to 87, but I am not 100% I am sure somebody will come along that knows for sure.
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Re: control arms question
im mainly looking for just the lower control arms, I want to cut out the spring pocket and weld in a bigger cup so i dont have to run witha cup on my bags. I seen it done in another thread and figured id give it a whirl
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Re: control arms question
Ok, I'm about to do the same
I have a 85 (I think) parts truck that I pulled mine off of, as far as I know the 73-87 A-arms are all the same So how do you plan to do yours ??? |
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Re: control arms question
im trying to find an old thread of a guy that did it but no luck yet
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Re: control arms question
finally found the picture i was talking about but wasnt able to find the thread
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Re: control arms question
thats some clean azz work. if i could do that i would run stock arms
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Re: control arms question
I used an empty Oxygen bottle and cut a 4 in section then capped the bottom. It worked great then I bought the ART lowers. and stuck the old arms on a 72 blazer which has had no problems with bag wear.
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Re: control arms question
63-87 are all the same arms....... the difference is in the bushings and the ball joints.....
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Re: control arms question
hey there Mr Pissy Pants....... I am just answerin the fellas questions man.
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Re: control arms question
hey thanks that would explain why thye dont have a shortage of them, they said 150$ for 2 of them is that in reasonable?
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Re: control arms question
here's another site you mite want to check www.dfwkustoms.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5702.I've don my lca the same way
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Re: control arms question
you gusy think I'd need to gusset this if i just weld on a lowercup?
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Re: control arms question
I just finished doing my lowers for my 71. What I found is that the arm is a little taller at the bushing on the 73-up arms than it is on the 71-down. Probably wouldn't make a difference on a stock c/member but it causes interference on my sectioned on. Nothing a torch can't fix though. I used 1/4" wall 8" pipe and there's plenty of clearance with the RE7s. I didn't gusset anything but I did tack a piece of tubing on the bottom side of the arm right next to the coil pocket because it'll be thin when you cut out for your pipe. Here's a few pics, if I can help any more just let me know.
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Re: control arms question
looking good i think im gonna go pick up those control arms then.
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