Thorbecke Bros. vs AirRide A-arms,... they have arrived! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lolife99** · 12-24-2008, 09:37 PM

Well Christmas came early for me and member "hot trux".
We both recieved our new Thorbecke Brothers (SD) upper and lower a-arms TODAY!
We also got the new upper shock mounts and front shocks from Jason at www.*****************. (Call them,... because I don't thinkk they are on the website yet)
Mine came powdercoated black and Jeff's (hot trux) came bare so he could paint them Viper red to match his truck. Jeff's freshly assemble front suspension is getting blown back apart to install these beauties.
Anyway,... here's some side-by-side pics with my ART arms that I have for my '86 swb.
The Thorbecke arms are way too nice for my crusty old blazer,... but that's where they are going.
These are a HIGH quality alternative to ART's arms. They come with the option of powdercoating in a large selection of colors and are SUPER beefy. They also come complete with your correct year of balljoints already installed.

shaneo2112RUSH · 12-24-2008, 09:47 PM

Damn!!!!!

very Awsome indeed!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Well Christmas came early for me and member "hot trux".
We both recieved our new Thorbecke Brothers (SD) upper and lower a-arms TODAY!
We also got the new upper shock mounts and front shocks from Jason at www.*****************. (Call them,... because I don't thinkk they are on the website yet)
Mine came powdercoated black and Jeff's (hot trux) came bare so he could paint them Viper red to match his truck. Jeff's freshly assemble front suspension is getting blown back apart to install these beauties.
Anyway,... here's some side-by-side pics with my ART arms that I have for my '86 swb.
The Thorbecke arms are way too nice for my crusty old blazer,... but that's where they are going.
These are a HIGH quality alternative to ART's arms. They come with the option of powdercoating in a large selection of colors and are SUPER beefy. They also come complete with your correct year of balljoints already installed.

bdydrp97s10 · 12-24-2008, 11:36 PM

nice arms!! and they are board vendors FYI..

baggedcten · 12-25-2008, 02:35 AM

They are nice looking i wish i had some money to spend right now!

Spray-Bomb · 12-25-2008, 02:54 AM

Wow, those SDs make the ARTs look like junk !!!!!

I want some

**N2TRUX** · 12-25-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Wow, those SDs make the ARTs look like junk !!!!!

That seems a little harsh. The SD's do look beefy, but I don't see anything wrong with the ARTS. I mean we aren't talking about Chassis Tech here.

AJohn6 · 12-25-2008, 01:04 PM

I have a question that is out of pure curiosity...

Do the Thorbeckes' have steering bump stops on them?

If they don't and when you do get them mounted, I am very interested in how that works out. I don't know too aweful much about how the steering works out. I would like to know if the steering eventually binds up or goes beyond where it should.

Oh, by the way they do look like very well built control arms.

Adam

v8blaze · 12-25-2008, 01:17 PM

Those new arms look great. IVe ran suicidedoor control arms for almost a full year on my daily s10. It was the first part i didnt have to "make" fit lol. I love them, and it looks like those c10 arms are of equal quality. It also helps my arms are metal flake candy orange, that makes everything better

68 short step · 12-25-2008, 01:49 PM

very nice looking product...

crawdadfox · 12-25-2008, 02:12 PM

Let the "Price War" begin !!

72BlckButy · 12-25-2008, 02:29 PM

Those are nice!

pcmcobra · 12-25-2008, 03:12 PM

so can we get a side by side price? What's the difference?

Inverter · 12-25-2008, 06:16 PM

+1 on the price thing. I hear ART arms are now at the $1500. mark.Is that correct?

**lolife99** · 12-25-2008, 06:21 PM

[QUOTE=AJohn6;3046071]I have a question that is out of pure curiosity...

Do the Thorbeckes' have steering bump stops on them?

The Thorbecke arms do not have steering stops. I for one run them when I modify a set of stock lowers. (I remove the metal stand for the bumpstop and leave just the steering stop)
BUT,... I know alot of people that trim off the ENTIRE metal bumpstop bracket AND steering stop. SO,.. I' don't know how important it is or if it matters if it's removed on a bagged truck.

I agree with N2TRUX,... the ART arms are also a super nice piece. I think the new "price increases" for ART are going to put them out of the "control arm" business!
That will make the Thorbecke arms cheaper/equal quality alternative.

**lolife99** · 12-25-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inverter

+1 on the price thing. I hear ART arms are now at the $1500. mark.Is that correct?

I heard msrp on a set of ART upper and lowers was going to be $1300.

Here's a link to Jasons pricing: $899 bare metal (or $75 more for your choice of powdercoating color.)
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27

m6z · 12-25-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I heard msrp on a set of ART upper and lowers was going to be $1300.

Here's a link to Jasons pricing: $899 bare metal (or $75 more for your choice of powdercoating color.)
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27

I've seen the ART uppers and lowers on ebay for right around $900-$1000 for a set. So yeah retail pricing they are higher, but if you shop around you should be able to find them for about the same price.

lowdownstar · 12-25-2008, 08:38 PM

If they are the same as ART arms can they be used with Porter built drop member?

thanks Ray

Spray-Bomb · 12-25-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

That seems a little harsh. The SD's do look beefy, but I don't see anything wrong with the ARTS. I mean we aren't talking about Chassis Tech here.

I wasnt saying that the ARTs are junk or anything, but those SD look about 100% better to me

PBFAB.COM · 12-25-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

If they are the same as ART arms can they be used with Porter built drop member?

thanks Ray

The older versions of the Dropmember (billet block clamp style, or the u-bolt clamp style) should have no fitment issues with the Thorbecke arms. Now on the "new" design... The DropmmberV3, there may be some issues. If a 73-87factory lower control arm shaft will fit into the poly bushings that come with the Thorbecke arms then YES. If a factory lower control arm shaft will NOT fit then the answer is NO. I do not see any issues with fitment problems on the uppers. If you're running a DropmemberV3 then you have three choices: factory 73-87 lower control arms, ART lower control arms... you can guess the third option, but I haven't finished all the testing so you will all have to wait until the end of January

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I agree with the previous statement in regards to the pricing on the ART arms... they are quality pieces, but the price increase will cause the influx of more competition.

protrash64 · 12-25-2008, 11:22 PM

WOW!!!

Those things look like they're worth about 1mpg to me.

**lolife99** · 12-25-2008, 11:25 PM

Quote: you can guess the third option, but I haven't finished all the testing so you will all have to wait until the end of January .

Hmmm,... interesting

ElkyRacer · 12-25-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Quote: you can guess the third option, but I haven't finished all the testing so you will all have to wait until the end of January .

Hmmm,... interesting

Guessing he is hinting at the KP Components upper and lower a-arms I just saw in a Magazine the other day. Was wondering why I havent seen anything about them mentioned on this board.

**lolife99** · 12-25-2008, 11:57 PM

I'm guessing PB-arms,...

SCOTI · 12-26-2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I'm guessing PB-arms,...

Ding, ding, ding . . ......

lowdownstar · 12-26-2008, 07:26 AM

If nathan builds them like his drop members, and i am guessing he is talking about building his own A-arms. ding ding ding then i will wait till january! I will say the thorbecke bros. have some nice looking pieces. If i was in charge over at ART i would be a little worried!!!!

Ray

12-24-2008, 09:37 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Thorbecke Bros. vs AirRide A-arms,... they have arrived! Well Christmas came early for me and member "hot trux". We both recieved our new Thorbecke Brothers (SD) upper and lower a-arms TODAY! We also got the new upper shock mounts and front shocks from Jason at www.***************. (Call them,... because I don't thinkk they are on the website yet) Mine came powdercoated black and Jeff's (hot trux) came bare so he could paint them Viper red to match his truck. Jeff's freshly assemble front suspension is getting blown back apart to install these beauties. Anyway,... here's some side-by-side pics with my ART arms that I have for my '86 swb. The Thorbecke arms are way too nice for my crusty old blazer,... but that's where they are going. These are a HIGH quality alternative to ART's arms. They come with the option of powdercoating in a large selection of colors and are SUPER beefy. They also come complete with your correct year of balljoints already installed. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes.** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-24-2008, 11:36 PM	#3
bdydrp97s10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 570	Re: Thorbecke Bros. vs AirRide A-arms,... they have arrived! nice arms!! and they are board vendors FYI.. __________________ My build thread--http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300333

12-25-2008, 02:35 AM	#4
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12-25-2008, 02:54 AM	#5
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AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Thorbecke Bros. vs AirRide A-arms,... they have arrived! I have a question that is out of pure curiosity... Do the Thorbeckes' have steering bump stops on them? If they don't and when you do get them mounted, I am very interested in how that works out. I don't know too aweful much about how the steering works out. I would like to know if the steering eventually binds up or goes beyond where it should. Oh, by the way they do look like very well built control arms. Adam __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

12-25-2008, 01:17 PM	#8
v8blaze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: baton rouge, LA Posts: 77	Re: Thorbecke Bros. vs AirRide A-arms,... they have arrived! Those new arms look great. IVe ran suicidedoor control arms for almost a full year on my daily s10. It was the first part i didnt have to "make" fit lol. I love them, and it looks like those c10 arms are of equal quality. It also helps my arms are metal flake candy orange, that makes everything better

12-25-2008, 01:49 PM	#9
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12-25-2008, 03:12 PM	#12
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12-25-2008, 06:16 PM	#13
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: Thorbecke Bros. vs AirRide A-arms,... they have arrived! +1 on the price thing. I hear ART arms are now at the $1500. mark.Is that correct? __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

12-25-2008, 06:21 PM	#14
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Thorbecke Bros. vs AirRide A-arms,... they have arrived! [QUOTE=AJohn6;3046071]I have a question that is out of pure curiosity... Do the Thorbeckes' have steering bump stops on them? The Thorbecke arms do not have steering stops. I for one run them when I modify a set of stock lowers. (I remove the metal stand for the bumpstop and leave just the steering stop) BUT,... I know alot of people that trim off the ENTIRE metal bumpstop bracket AND steering stop. SO,.. I' don't know how important it is or if it matters if it's removed on a bagged truck. I agree with N2TRUX,... the ART arms are also a super nice piece. I think the new "price increases" for ART are going to put them out of the "control arm" business! That will make the Thorbecke arms cheaper/equal quality alternative. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-25-2008, 08:38 PM	#17
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lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Thorbecke Bros. vs AirRide A-arms,... they have arrived! Quote: you can guess the third option, but I haven't finished all the testing so you will all have to wait until the end of January . Hmmm,... interesting __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: Thorbecke Bros. vs AirRide A-arms,... they have arrived! If nathan builds them like his drop members, and i am guessing he is talking about building his own A-arms. ding ding ding then i will wait till january! I will say the thorbecke bros. have some nice looking pieces. If i was in charge over at ART i would be a little worried!!!! Ray

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