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Low87 · 03-24-2003, 12:56 PM

I was able to get some pictures of the front of my A-arms, not pretty eh? Still not as bad as G's though!

Low87 · 03-24-2003, 12:57 PM

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Low87 · 03-24-2003, 12:57 PM

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LOHRTBT · 03-24-2003, 01:07 PM

HEHEHE..Nice!!!
GUess I need to get mine down that low one of these days....

PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTT!!! hehe

**swervin ervin** · 03-24-2003, 08:41 PM

Man you guys with these drastic static drops need some bullet proof control arms. Best advice I can give is stay out of parking spots where they use the concrete bumpers. Those things are control arm killers.

Blue Beard · 03-24-2003, 10:05 PM

Those are from Speed Bumps...........

bigblock73 · 03-24-2003, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
Man you guys with these drastic static drops need some bullet proof control arms. Best advice I can give is stay out of parking spots where they use the concrete bumpers. Those things are control arm killers.

This comes from a guy who barely drives his truck, I am surprised you didn't say "don't drive it"!!

Kiddin with ya Mike!

I think a 4 or 5 in front static drop is about perfct, anything else and you are asking for it.

-Jeff

86SILVERADO · 03-24-2003, 10:31 PM

Looks like you should start a "chopped, dropped, and shaved control arm" club.

**swervin ervin** · 03-24-2003, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by bigblock73
This comes from a guy who barely drives his truck, I am surprised you didn't say "don't drive it"!!

Hey, I have you know, since being laid off, I have been driving my truck every day. Right now, it's all I have to use. And you won't believe this, I'm actually hauling stuff in it, I mean besides my ass.

I'm looking for something to use for a work truck. I'm hunting a C20 or similar. I want a decent truck, no rusted out POS. And of course, it's got to be a 73-87. Finding one of these around here is like pulling hens teeth. Still looking.

C&C Chevy · 03-24-2003, 10:52 PM

Lots of those here in OK/TX area Mike!

If there is a local AFB where you live, you might try to see if they have any old ones they're getting rid of. Tinker AFB, in OKC, has alot of old 3+3's that they are dumping for newer models. Most are high mileage but straight.

79BIG10 · 03-25-2003, 12:24 AM

I've got trouble keeping off curbs

Glad I don't have a lowered truck. It would be torn up way too much!!

gchemist · 03-25-2003, 12:57 AM

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Originally posted by Low87
Still not as bad as G's though!

Because I use speed and its lower.

Oh, and the damage is not from parking lots or road humps.

Do you plan on replacing the A-arm?
I wonder if I weld a metal block between the lips if the A-arm might be able to survive longer.

79BIG10 · 03-25-2003, 03:06 AM

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Originally posted by gchemist

I wonder if I weld a metal block between the lips if the A-arm might be able to survive longer.

Sounds like a Texas snow plow

Low87 · 03-25-2003, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by gchemist

Because I use speed and its lower.

Lower than what???

LOHRTBT · 03-25-2003, 12:24 PM

G...Lower??? His truck is lowered 6/8 foolio!! haha

Low87 · 03-25-2003, 12:28 PM

Okay G, I'll give it to you, your truck might be lower than mine right now. But as soon as it's off the jackstands there's no way.

03-24-2003, 12:56 PM	#1
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	result of daily driving a 6/8 drop for 4 years I was able to get some pictures of the front of my A-arms, not pretty eh? Still not as bad as G's though! Attached Images __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-24-2003, 01:07 PM	#4
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	HEHEHE..Nice!!! GUess I need to get mine down that low one of these days.... PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTT!!! hehe __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-24-2003, 08:41 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Man you guys with these drastic static drops need some bullet proof control arms. Best advice I can give is stay out of parking spots where they use the concrete bumpers. Those things are control arm killers. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-24-2003, 10:05 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Those are from Speed Bumps........... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-24-2003, 10:31 PM	#8
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	Looks like you should start a "chopped, dropped, and shaved control arm" club. __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club! Last edited by 86SILVERADO; 03-24-2003 at 10:35 PM.

03-24-2003, 12:57 PM	#2
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	#2 Attached Images __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-24-2003, 12:57 PM	#3
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	#3 Attached Images __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-24-2003, 10:52 PM	#10
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Lots of those here in OK/TX area Mike! If there is a local AFB where you live, you might try to see if they have any old ones they're getting rid of. Tinker AFB, in OKC, has alot of old 3+3's that they are dumping for newer models. Most are high mileage but straight. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

03-25-2003, 12:24 AM	#11
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I've got trouble keeping off curbs Glad I don't have a lowered truck. It would be torn up way too much!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-25-2003, 12:24 PM	#15
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	G...Lower??? His truck is lowered 6/8 foolio!! haha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-25-2003, 12:28 PM	#16
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Okay G, I'll give it to you, your truck might be lower than mine right now. But as soon as it's off the jackstands there's no way. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin



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