Old control arms or tubular arms??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thenormans05 · 09-21-2012, 05:08 PM

I am in the process of replacing all my suspention and I wanted to see and get opinions on tubular control arms and a arms. I took off my factory arms and painted them but the still have scars and dings. So is it worth the money to put on the tubular arms if you are just going to put drop spindles and drop coils on? Or would you save your money and just use the factory? All comments are appreciated. Also how makes a good set of tublular arms? What's a good drop spindle? Thanks again
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aggie91 · 09-21-2012, 05:35 PM

What year truck do you have? I am using McGaughy's drop spindles on my son's '82 and will most likely do the same on my '65 when I get back on it.

I like the "forward arms" that Porterbuilt is doing now. They help center the front wheel in the wheel opening and gain a good amount of caster. The additional caster is great for handling and these trucks can use it. They are available for coil springs too and by removing the adapter on the lower arm, you can switch to bags on the front if you choose to at a later date.

Pro Performance · 09-21-2012, 07:49 PM

Yep, exactly what he said. ^^^^^

I recommend the Porterbuilt as well. If you decide to go with tubular arms, they are the best route. You do get the advantages mentioned above, and to me that is worth it. That and they do look nicer than stock control arms.

SCOTI · 09-21-2012, 08:14 PM

Porterbuilt arms also utilize a machined/Delrin type bushing set-up vs rubber or poly. Delrin pivots freely w/o bind, is more dense vs rubber, & doesn't squeak like poly type bushings can/do.

Zoomin · 09-21-2012, 09:55 PM

For what your needs are, you should take a look at Early Classics front end kit. Drop spindle, coil and shocks are all you need.

Whatever you do, stay as far away from Performance Online as you can get.

lil_sahara450r · 09-21-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

For what your needs are, you should take a look at Early Classics front end kit. Drop spindle, coil and shocks are all you need.

Whatever you do, stay as far away from Performance Online as you can get.

Why stay away from POL? I have been eying there site for awhile but havent ordered anything yet. Bad experience?

Zoomin · 09-21-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lil_sahara450r

Why stay away from POL? I have been eying there site for awhile but havent ordered anything yet. Bad experience?

Don't want to hijack, but here's the story. Link

Am I bitter? Yes, and they are going to wish they had done the right thing and stood behind their product.
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lil_sahara450r · 09-21-2012, 11:02 PM

Gotcha, wont be ordering from them after all!

thenormans05 · 09-21-2012, 11:59 PM

Alright thanks for the advice. I'm thinking might as well go big and do it all while it's apart. Sorry by the way it was a 69 c10 swb. Also does a 5" drop could really require a c- notch? I want about a 4/5 drop kit but really don't want to cut the frame.
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oldspowered67C10 · 09-22-2012, 06:06 AM

I got my upper and lower arms from POL and while I agree what happened to Zooming was wrong and they should be ashamed of themselves for treating a customer like that I gotta say I was pleased with them and they allowed me to get the alignment angles I was looking for.

09-21-2012, 05:08 PM	#1
thenormans05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 38	Old control arms or tubular arms??? I am in the process of replacing all my suspention and I wanted to see and get opinions on tubular control arms and a arms. I took off my factory arms and painted them but the still have scars and dings. So is it worth the money to put on the tubular arms if you are just going to put drop spindles and drop coils on? Or would you save your money and just use the factory? All comments are appreciated. Also how makes a good set of tublular arms? What's a good drop spindle? Thanks again Posted via Mobile Device

09-21-2012, 05:35 PM	#2
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Old control arms or tubular arms??? What year truck do you have? I am using McGaughy's drop spindles on my son's '82 and will most likely do the same on my '65 when I get back on it. I like the "forward arms" that Porterbuilt is doing now. They help center the front wheel in the wheel opening and gain a good amount of caster. The additional caster is great for handling and these trucks can use it. They are available for coil springs too and by removing the adapter on the lower arm, you can switch to bags on the front if you choose to at a later date. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

09-21-2012, 07:49 PM	#3
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Old control arms or tubular arms??? Yep, exactly what he said. ^^^^^ I recommend the Porterbuilt as well. If you decide to go with tubular arms, they are the best route. You do get the advantages mentioned above, and to me that is worth it. That and they do look nicer than stock control arms.

09-21-2012, 08:14 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Old control arms or tubular arms??? Porterbuilt arms also utilize a machined/Delrin type bushing set-up vs rubber or poly. Delrin pivots freely w/o bind, is more dense vs rubber, & doesn't squeak like poly type bushings can/do. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-21-2012, 09:55 PM	#5
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Old control arms or tubular arms??? For what your needs are, you should take a look at Early Classics front end kit. Drop spindle, coil and shocks are all you need. Whatever you do, stay as far away from Performance Online as you can get. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-21-2012, 11:02 PM	#8
lil_sahara450r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chickasha, OK Posts: 182	Re: Old control arms or tubular arms??? Gotcha, wont be ordering from them after all!

09-21-2012, 11:59 PM	#9
thenormans05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 38	Re: Old control arms or tubular arms??? Alright thanks for the advice. I'm thinking might as well go big and do it all while it's apart. Sorry by the way it was a 69 c10 swb. Also does a 5" drop could really require a c- notch? I want about a 4/5 drop kit but really don't want to cut the frame. Posted via Mobile Device

09-22-2012, 06:06 AM	#10
oldspowered67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cherry Valley,Ca Posts: 468	Re: Old control arms or tubular arms??? I got my upper and lower arms from POL and while I agree what happened to Zooming was wrong and they should be ashamed of themselves for treating a customer like that I gotta say I was pleased with them and they allowed me to get the alignment angles I was looking for.

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