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Puglia10 · 01-20-2011, 02:24 PM

pics for reference what im talking about, sorry...

tubbedII · 01-20-2011, 04:06 PM

Yes, the part that's crushed is the steering stop. Most of the bagged guys chop the whole thing off and smooth it down. I just did it to my arms this weekend when mocking up my bags.

The issues are that you losing the bump stop should only be an issue if you're going to rub either the LCA on the ground or the tire in the wheel well during a bump. I haven't heard of anything with the steering stop removed. I turned mine lock-to-lock with the wheels on and didn't notice anything rubbing, but it was just sitting still in the garage.

Puglia10 · 01-20-2011, 04:49 PM

Hmmm, I'm not sure what I should do. I have a guy that will weld something up for me Wednesday, and Wed only, so I need to figure it out by then.

I dont want to cut them off it'll make problems but I'm not sure what to make to fix it or serve the same purpose. Any ideas? Has anyone ever done this, I cant be the only one with crushed ones!? Thanks!

jimmydean · 01-20-2011, 06:00 PM

Gone.

CheyenneShop · 01-20-2011, 07:35 PM

Jimmy Dean - those look pretty! Did you just do those?

Puglia10 · 01-21-2011, 02:18 AM

But then what? Do you run no bumpstops or fab up something? What do you recommend for a static dropped truck? and the steering stop?

jimmydean · 01-21-2011, 02:07 PM

I didn't have a steering stop on my '69 and won't on my '66. I will be running '77 control arms (pictured) with the Dropmember crossmeber.

<edit> I drilled out the spot welds (careful not to drill through to the arm) then knocked them off with a hammer. A few minutes with a grinder and wire wheel and you see the results.

jimmydean · 01-21-2011, 02:10 PM

Here's what it looked like after about 20 more minutes with the wheel.

They will look great when I'm all done.

CheyenneShop · 01-22-2011, 02:52 PM

I am assuming with air bags?

**N2TRUX** · 01-22-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puglia10

...... I dont want to cut them off it'll make problems but I'm not sure what to make to fix it or serve the same purpose. Any ideas? Has anyone ever done this, I cant be the only one with crushed ones!?

Mine weren't crushed, but they were in the way. I wanted to add a stop that would allow me to roll when aired out. This is what RPL Customs built for me.

01-20-2011, 02:24 PM	#26
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 389	Re: Frustrated! trying to get bushings out of control arms pics for reference what im talking about, sorry... __________________ 1979 c30 3+3 dually 1946 GMC

01-20-2011, 04:06 PM	#27
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Frustrated! trying to get bushings out of control arms Yes, the part that's crushed is the steering stop. Most of the bagged guys chop the whole thing off and smooth it down. I just did it to my arms this weekend when mocking up my bags. The issues are that you losing the bump stop should only be an issue if you're going to rub either the LCA on the ground or the tire in the wheel well during a bump. I haven't heard of anything with the steering stop removed. I turned mine lock-to-lock with the wheels on and didn't notice anything rubbing, but it was just sitting still in the garage. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-20-2011, 04:49 PM	#28
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 389	Re: Frustrated! trying to get bushings out of control arms Hmmm, I'm not sure what I should do. I have a guy that will weld something up for me Wednesday, and Wed only, so I need to figure it out by then. I dont want to cut them off it'll make problems but I'm not sure what to make to fix it or serve the same purpose. Any ideas? Has anyone ever done this, I cant be the only one with crushed ones!? Thanks! __________________ 1979 c30 3+3 dually 1946 GMC

01-20-2011, 06:00 PM	#29
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Frustrated! trying to get bushings out of control arms Gone. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

01-20-2011, 07:35 PM	#30
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Frustrated! trying to get bushings out of control arms Jimmy Dean - those look pretty! Did you just do those? __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

01-21-2011, 02:18 AM	#31
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 389	Re: Frustrated! trying to get bushings out of control arms But then what? Do you run no bumpstops or fab up something? What do you recommend for a static dropped truck? and the steering stop? __________________ 1979 c30 3+3 dually 1946 GMC

01-21-2011, 02:07 PM	#32
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Frustrated! trying to get bushings out of control arms I didn't have a steering stop on my '69 and won't on my '66. I will be running '77 control arms (pictured) with the Dropmember crossmeber. <edit> I drilled out the spot welds (careful not to drill through to the arm) then knocked them off with a hammer. A few minutes with a grinder and wire wheel and you see the results. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210 Last edited by jimmydean; 01-21-2011 at 02:08 PM.

01-21-2011, 02:10 PM	#33
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Frustrated! trying to get bushings out of control arms Here's what it looked like after about 20 more minutes with the wheel. They will look great when I'm all done. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

01-22-2011, 02:52 PM	#34
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Frustrated! trying to get bushings out of control arms I am assuming with air bags? __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com



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