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pissonNOS · 07-25-2007, 08:58 PM

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

BigShoe24 · 07-25-2007, 09:04 PM

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

st1x10 · 07-25-2007, 11:18 PM

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.

pissonNOS · 07-26-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigShoe24

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

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

Spray-Bomb · 07-28-2007, 04:16 PM

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 ???

pissonNOS · 07-28-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

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 ???

im trying to find an old thread of a guy that did it but no luck yet

pissonNOS · 07-28-2007, 05:35 PM

finally found the picture i was talking about but wasnt able to find the thread

*culookn* · 07-28-2007, 06:01 PM

thats some clean azz work. if i could do that i would run stock arms

7deuce · 07-29-2007, 11:08 AM

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.

Tony@AirRideTech · 08-01-2007, 12:47 PM

63-87 are all the same arms....... the difference is in the bushings and the ball joints.....

Kontrol Phreaks · 08-01-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

63-87 are all the same arms....... the difference is in the bushings and the ball joints.....

Are you serious !!!!

Tony@AirRideTech · 08-01-2007, 02:15 PM

hey there Mr Pissy Pants....... I am just answerin the fellas questions man.

pissonNOS · 08-01-2007, 08:54 PM

hey thanks that would explain why thye dont have a shortage of them, they said 150$ for 2 of them is that in reasonable?

L0WRIDE · 08-01-2007, 11:21 PM

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

Bad Karma · 08-02-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pissonNOS

hey thanks that would explain why thye dont have a shortage of them, they said 150$ for 2 of them is that in reasonable?

If you don't have to pull them yourself, $75 each is what I was quoted at a yard in Phoenix...

So I went to the Pick-n-Pull and got one myself for 20 bucks.

But it was REALLY hot outside.

pissonNOS · 08-03-2007, 08:08 PM

you gusy think I'd need to gusset this if i just weld on a lowercup?

BACKYARD88 · 08-06-2007, 02:55 PM

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.
Edit: I paid 150.00 for a complete front suspension with steering and cross member that was already pulled.

pissonNOS · 08-06-2007, 03:57 PM

looking good i think im gonna go pick up those control arms then.

evil kenny · 08-07-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pissonNOS

hey thanks that would explain why thye dont have a shortage of them, they said 150$ for 2 of them is that in reasonable?

i just bought a set of immaculate ones with shafts for $40.00
but i am the self proclaimed KING OF CHEAP

07-25-2007, 08:58 PM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	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 __________________ 69 GMC bagged

07-25-2007, 09:04 PM	#2
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	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

07-25-2007, 11:18 PM	#3
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	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. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

07-28-2007, 04:16 PM	#5
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	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 ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

07-28-2007, 05:35 PM	#7
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: control arms question finally found the picture i was talking about but wasnt able to find the thread Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC bagged

07-28-2007, 06:01 PM	#8
culookn Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nj Posts: 194	Re: control arms question thats some clean azz work. if i could do that i would run stock arms

07-29-2007, 11:08 AM	#9
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	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.

08-01-2007, 12:47 PM	#10
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: control arms question 63-87 are all the same arms....... the difference is in the bushings and the ball joints..... Last edited by Tony@AirRideTech; 08-01-2007 at 12:47 PM.

08-01-2007, 02:15 PM	#12
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: control arms question hey there Mr Pissy Pants....... I am just answerin the fellas questions man.

08-01-2007, 08:54 PM	#13
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	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? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

08-01-2007, 11:21 PM	#14
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	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 __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

08-03-2007, 08:08 PM	#16
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: control arms question you gusy think I'd need to gusset this if i just weld on a lowercup? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

08-06-2007, 02:55 PM	#17
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	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. Edit: I paid 150.00 for a complete front suspension with steering and cross member that was already pulled. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting Last edited by BACKYARD88; 08-06-2007 at 02:57 PM.

08-06-2007, 03:57 PM	#18
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: control arms question looking good i think im gonna go pick up those control arms then. __________________ 69 GMC bagged



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