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07-29-2004, 06:42 PM
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From what I've measured on mine, steering shaft interference is directly related to the amount of the notch.
Although in the mags it was listed as a 1.5" notch, I've learned that Turners kits were(are) based on a 1.25" notch. In the articles, they made no mention of any issues w/upper a-arm/steer shaft interference. I 'whacked' 1.5" out of mine & the tape-measure says there will be interference w/the stock steering stuff. I haven't swapped it in yet so I'm not 100% but if I was betting . . . ..... I'm waiting (still....) to see what the AirRide control arms look like & see if they'll offer any more clearance.
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07-29-2004, 08:02 PM
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yeah my tape measue says the same , Im not sure what to do here , what have you guys done to remedy this situation , notch the control arm or gone with a couple of U joints , If I cant put in the srossmember this time IM gonna bag it , It still sits too damn high in front for my liking . heres how it sits right now , this is ride hieght.
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07-31-2004, 02:01 AM
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As easy as control arms are to come by, notch it & see how much you have to cut out for clearance. As long as you can weld in a simple boxing 'U' piece, you shouldn't lose any strength.
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08-02-2004, 09:21 PM
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I had to notch my upper control arm a little
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08-08-2004, 10:16 PM
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how do i get in touch with bill turner for some control arms?
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08-08-2004, 11:23 PM
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First read this entire thread from the very first post. There is info from people who have struggled w/Turners.
If you still wish to contact Bill @ Turner Enterprises, their e-mail addy is listed in the thread and his phone number is on his advertisements in classic truck magazines. I've spoken w/him on several occasions & he's a really nice guy, it just seems some people have problems w/communication w/him after the initial sale. I have purchased items from him w/o issue.
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08-09-2004, 01:42 AM
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What Scotti said. I bought alot of stuff from Bill Turner and he has always came through except for the last set of control arms. If you are really interested in control arms and I know where I can get them made. Anyone know where to get custom bushings for the arms
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08-09-2004, 08:25 PM
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08-09-2004, 11:07 PM
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08-10-2004, 01:49 AM
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The kind of bushings found on Air Ride Technolgies control arms, I can most likely have a freind make control arms for a reasonable price.
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08-10-2004, 07:28 AM
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That's the one thing I don't care for about air-rides stuff.... you can have any bushing you like, as long as it's the urethane bushing that fits their application.
When I spoke w/Darren @ air-ride I told him the arms for the 63-87's should be set-up to use easily obtained factory rubber bushings that can be switched to urethane if desired.
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08-19-2004, 11:17 PM
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Has anyone tried to contact Bill Turner lately? I sent them an e-mail and never got a reply. Couple days leter I called them. Got a answer machine. Left a message. Nothing. Couple days later I went to their web-site. It's not there. Wazzup?
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08-20-2004, 12:50 AM
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I'd look elsewhere than Turner Ent.....I have tried to get ahold of him for the past 4 months and never got a word out of him. The answering machine is full most of the time and he dosent reply to emails. The last time I talked to him his wife was going through hard time and I totally understand, however, not returning phone calls is not good business. I know that he's downsized his employees a year or so ago....My guess is that he's not a good business man and is letting things run to the ground and going out of business. He's one hell of a nice and friendly guy.... and I am sorry to bad mouth him, but the ****er has cost me money and a **** load of time.
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08-20-2004, 12:52 AM
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BTW if anyone should happen to talk to him.....tell him Wayne said to keep his joint and to SUCK A FAT ONE!!!!
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08-20-2004, 02:35 AM
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Bill owed me bushing for my control arms, I couldnt get ahold of him so i'm over him. I found out what bushing I need to use. I am going to make my own control arms from now on. F@#$ him! Nice guy but Sh!t come on.
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08-20-2004, 11:51 AM
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08-20-2004, 05:37 PM
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Yeah Im with you guys he sucks ass!! He has wasted alot of my time as well and stole from me as well.
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08-20-2004, 05:51 PM
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Thanks guys. I own my own business and I return all my calls within 24 hrs. Its just good business. Customer service is one of the most important things in business. I have a 72 lwb Cheyenne super, Big block , a/c, 700r4 trans, air ride,
etc... It seems when let all the air out of the bags. The front gets to a point where the camber goes way negative. I guess the only really good solution is the mII front end. I have read this thread and many others for quite some time before I joined this forum. I am glad to be part of this. BTW I am working on another chassis for this truck. It is a swb. Found that the lower I got the truck, the longer it looked. Ha! I guess thats not such a bad thing if your a chick. But, I like the look of a swb over a lwb when in the weeds. Any coments good or bad will be appreciated. Thanks in advance for all your help! |
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10-10-2004, 02:21 AM
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i'm still reading this thread but it has migrated to other places and dying out. i have'nt gotten around to the x-member drop yet, but i would still like to hear about updates and new discoveries. i have downloaded all the info for the drop and been to all the websites as this is great info. i don't intend to lay frame, just bags, drop spindles, and x-member slice. any updates or findings.
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10-10-2004, 07:30 PM
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Good luck on updates here. If I could sell all the parts i have got from him I would. I have been building a new house and a garage so i have no updates.
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10-11-2004, 12:36 AM
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good luck with the house and garage phantom, i did that 7 years ago and don't plan on ever doing it again. sell the parts you got from who? i don't follow. what parts?
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10-11-2004, 09:26 PM
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I was refering to the parts bought from Turners to do the crossmember drop.
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10-12-2004, 02:40 AM
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Dont sell your parts phantom! It will get better. I have not really updated mine in a while but it will be under the knife soon. I am still doing up the shop truck with my partner. Once that is done mine will be going in shortly. Then I will get some more pics!
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10-12-2004, 06:34 PM
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I could use some encouragement man!! I have some much in it I would lose my butt anyway!!
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10-12-2004, 11:21 PM
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Phantom.......dont sell...take a break for a while until the bug returns.......thats what i did and now i want to work on mine again......it's a big project to vision what you want and then actually build it. I also know what you mean about selling.....Turners stuff seems to finally be working out for me, but all the money put into it, i coulda done something totally different and a whole lot cheaper to accomplish what i wanted.
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