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rchavez101 · 07-21-2011, 11:10 PM

What is the best way to cut the lip off on the LCA when using stock wheels after installing the 2" drop spindles?

910506chevy · 07-21-2011, 11:17 PM

Im sure a cut off wheel will work the fastest.

**lolife99** · 07-21-2011, 11:20 PM

Just trim the minumum amount of the lip.

rchavez101 · 07-21-2011, 11:32 PM

Thanks guys. I will only cut off whats needed. I have a 4" grinder that i may use. Or possibly go out and buy a sawzaw. I feel like cutting of the lip is not good for the LCA but everyone seems to do it and has had good results with it.

1badgmc · 07-22-2011, 07:57 AM

If you're really worried about it, you can have a piece of metal welded onto the underside of the arms to box them in. DJM actually used to sell a kit with pre-cut metal pieces for this. The majority of the people I know with trimmed arms haven't boxed them and have never had any issues.

JWall · 07-22-2011, 10:21 AM

I haved trimmed numerous control arms & have never once had any issues.

BIG MAC · 07-22-2011, 01:34 PM

Mine:

07-21-2011, 11:10 PM	#1
rchavez101 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rio Rancho NM Posts: 503	drop spindles and cutting "rain gutter" on LCA What is the best way to cut the lip off on the LCA when using stock wheels after installing the 2" drop spindles?

07-21-2011, 11:17 PM	#2
910506chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rock Island TN. Posts: 90	Re: drop spindles and cutting "rain gutter" on LCA Im sure a cut off wheel will work the fastest. __________________ 91 Silverado 05 Silverado 06 TBSS

07-21-2011, 11:20 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,739	Re: drop spindles and cutting "rain gutter" on LCA Just trim the minumum amount of the lip. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-21-2011, 11:32 PM	#4
rchavez101 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rio Rancho NM Posts: 503	Re: drop spindles and cutting "rain gutter" on LCA Thanks guys. I will only cut off whats needed. I have a 4" grinder that i may use. Or possibly go out and buy a sawzaw. I feel like cutting of the lip is not good for the LCA but everyone seems to do it and has had good results with it.

07-22-2011, 07:57 AM	#5
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: drop spindles and cutting "rain gutter" on LCA If you're really worried about it, you can have a piece of metal welded onto the underside of the arms to box them in. DJM actually used to sell a kit with pre-cut metal pieces for this. The majority of the people I know with trimmed arms haven't boxed them and have never had any issues. __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

07-22-2011, 10:21 AM	#6
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: drop spindles and cutting "rain gutter" on LCA I haved trimmed numerous control arms & have never once had any issues. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

07-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#7
BIG MAC Got dropped Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 210	Re: drop spindles and cutting "rain gutter" on LCA Mine: __________________ 93 Chevy C1500 Sport 4/6 Drop, Black and Red Int. 00 K1500 ECSB Z71 Stock Daily Driver w/18" Z71 Wheels



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