Control arms. Is it worth it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

justtime520 · 12-22-2010, 03:47 PM

So Oriellys has the upper and lower control arms. So I was wonder does the cost of replacing the bushing, getting pressed, and repainting exceed these. Also quality is a must. What do you guys think?

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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-22-2010, 04:48 PM

If you are looking into new upper and lower arms may wanna take a look at some of the vendors on here...

Longhorn Man · 12-22-2010, 05:09 PM

i would make 100000% sure they are not thinner metal

dave2953 · 12-22-2010, 09:26 PM

Seems like a lot of money to spend on factory replacements. Is there something wrong with the originals? When I upgraded to disc brakes I used the control arms from the donor vehicle. I could only see spending the money for tubular if you wanted to go that route, but personally couldn't see spending the cash on factory replacements.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-22-2010, 09:44 PM

Just have yours blasted and rebuilt with moog stuff?......

12-22-2010, 03:47 PM	#1
justtime520 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 187	Control arms. Is it worth it? So Oriellys has the upper and lower control arms. So I was wonder does the cost of replacing the bushing, getting pressed, and repainting exceed these. Also quality is a must. What do you guys think? http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...972&vi=1031791

12-22-2010, 04:48 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,607	Re: Control arms. Is it worth it? If you are looking into new upper and lower arms may wanna take a look at some of the vendors on here... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-22-2010, 05:09 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Control arms. Is it worth it? i would make 100000% sure they are not thinner metal

12-22-2010, 09:26 PM	#4
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Control arms. Is it worth it? Seems like a lot of money to spend on factory replacements. Is there something wrong with the originals? When I upgraded to disc brakes I used the control arms from the donor vehicle. I could only see spending the money for tubular if you wanted to go that route, but personally couldn't see spending the cash on factory replacements. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

12-22-2010, 09:44 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Control arms. Is it worth it? Just have yours blasted and rebuilt with moog stuff?...... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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