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c10seconds · 11-18-2009, 02:08 PM

I am new to the board and have been able to get TONS of resourceful info. Thank you all!!!!

I recently purchased the ART strong arms kit for my 67 short bed. My truck has all stock suspension minus the lowering springs. Im running 500+hp to the wheels and Im wondering if this purchase was a good idea before I start to install.. not sure if cutting into the frame is such a good idea And ive been told that the stock truck arms are hard to beat. Can anyone help???

smashingchuck · 11-18-2009, 06:13 PM

You can't go wrong with the ART arms. If you decide to upgrade to a drop member in the future you can still run the ART arms.

Why would you need to cut the frame?

c10seconds · 11-18-2009, 08:14 PM

Its the rear strong arms kit and Im going to have to cut a small c-notch into the frame. I have mixed feelings on c-notching.

c10seconds · 11-18-2009, 08:18 PM

Heres the kit

Wild83C10 · 11-18-2009, 10:46 PM

A c-notch will allow the suspension to travel a bit more so the ride should be nicer. Why are you worried about cutting into the frame?
Ride Tech stuff is quality stuff not only material wise but also well engineered. I don't think you will be disappointed with that kit.

OARNGESI · 11-19-2009, 01:44 AM

Did you get the kit on the phx cl

c10seconds · 11-19-2009, 02:16 AM

I did get the kit from phx cl. I picked it up from a guy in tucson. Were you in line? I got a smokin deal on it

OARNGESI · 11-19-2009, 02:22 AM

No i just seen it on there that was a really good deal its going to make your truck look great

**N2TRUX** · 11-19-2009, 08:41 AM

I recently had the 73-87 version installed on my 77 Cheyenne. I had a custom built weld in C-notch before and was concerned as well. After looking at the quality of the notch, and the bracing that goes with it I feel it is very strong.

If you are really concerned, weld it in rather than bolting it up.

Wild83C10 · 11-19-2009, 02:06 PM

I installed my bolt-in c-notch about 8-10 years ago and haven't had an issues.

SCOTI · 11-19-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I recently had the 73-87 version installed on my 77 Cheyenne. I had a custom built weld in C-notch before and was concerned as well. After looking at the quality of the notch, and the bracing that goes with it I feel it is very strong.

If you are really concerned, weld it in rather than bolting it up.

Or.... bolt it in & then stitch weld around the perimeter of the c-notch bracket.

c10seconds · 11-20-2009, 01:56 AM

Thanks for the advice guys..Took the bed off today and I start the install tomorrow.

11-18-2009, 02:08 PM	#1
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? I am new to the board and have been able to get TONS of resourceful info. Thank you all!!!! I recently purchased the ART strong arms kit for my 67 short bed. My truck has all stock suspension minus the lowering springs. Im running 500+hp to the wheels and Im wondering if this purchase was a good idea before I start to install.. not sure if cutting into the frame is such a good idea And ive been told that the stock truck arms are hard to beat. Can anyone help???

11-18-2009, 06:13 PM	#2
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? You can't go wrong with the ART arms. If you decide to upgrade to a drop member in the future you can still run the ART arms. Why would you need to cut the frame? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

11-18-2009, 08:14 PM	#3
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? Its the rear strong arms kit and Im going to have to cut a small c-notch into the frame. I have mixed feelings on c-notching. Attached Images

11-18-2009, 08:18 PM	#4
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? Heres the kit Attached Images

11-18-2009, 10:46 PM	#5
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? A c-notch will allow the suspension to travel a bit more so the ride should be nicer. Why are you worried about cutting into the frame? Ride Tech stuff is quality stuff not only material wise but also well engineered. I don't think you will be disappointed with that kit. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

11-19-2009, 01:44 AM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? Did you get the kit on the phx cl __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

11-19-2009, 02:16 AM	#7
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? I did get the kit from phx cl. I picked it up from a guy in tucson. Were you in line? I got a smokin deal on it

11-19-2009, 02:22 AM	#8
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? No i just seen it on there that was a really good deal its going to make your truck look great __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

11-19-2009, 08:41 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? I recently had the 73-87 version installed on my 77 Cheyenne. I had a custom built weld in C-notch before and was concerned as well. After looking at the quality of the notch, and the bracing that goes with it I feel it is very strong. If you are really concerned, weld it in rather than bolting it up. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-19-2009, 02:06 PM	#10
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? I installed my bolt-in c-notch about 8-10 years ago and haven't had an issues. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

11-20-2009, 01:56 AM	#12
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: ART strong arms kit 67sb. Good or bad idea? Thanks for the advice guys..Took the bed off today and I start the install tomorrow.



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