Modified A-arms (what ya think)

[Special-Ed]

Originally Posted by c20olive

Wow man like I said before here to learn not get bashed about trying something.....you don't have to be rude about it

i'm not being rude... you need to not be so thin skinned.

i'm being practicle. safety first. and as an engineer i am telling you just because you can, doesnt mean you should... i would hate to see anyone get hurt or die.... im sorry you find it rude that i dont want you or anyone else to get hurt over something that is just a few hundred bucks to to safely and properly.

[ol_skool_chevy]

I use theses same type...they have been in my truck a few years and love them



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[c20olive]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

^^^ This I learned a long time ago....and not by choice....go the spindle and spring route for now....then when the money's right ....upgrade!!.....By the way...there's nothing wrong with wanting to build your own stuff and save a few bucks along the way...that's what most of us on here do too....but always keep a line drawn (according to your talents and knowledge) on what U CAN DO and what U NEED SOMEONE ELSE TO DO....U will find it makes life and your project much easier..........and on that note I think i have a set of used lowers...let me look tomorrow...if i do..there yours...we will work out the shipping! I'll pm u if I have them.....and then check these out

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634090

Jim

awesome thanks for the help man...ill be going out of town this weekend i may not have internet conection but just asoon as i get back ill check in with ya it will be later on tonight before we head out though

[c20olive]

and my truck is a c20 so c10 spindles will not work right or will they?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by c20olive

and my truck is a c20 so c10 spindles will not work right or will they?

Not w/the 8-lug hubs.

[c20olive]

dang.....do they make a drop spindle that will work with 8 lug hubs?

[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by c20olive

and my truck is a c20 so c10 spindles will not work right or will they?

The only 3/4 ton drop spindles I have seen are these,

http://www.performanceonline.com/71-...e-2-half-inch/

Keep in mind, to use drop spindles (whether 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton) you MUST convert to disc brakes. If you are trying to keep your drum brakes, there are no drop spindles made. The only way to drop a drum brake truck is with springs and/or dropped A arms.

If you replace your lower arms, make sure you get 3/4 ton arms as the ball joint is bigger then 1/2 ton ones. If you want to convert over to 5 or 6 lug disc brakes with dropped spindles, you need to buy 1/2 ton lower arms OR use Early Classic Enterprise 3/4 to 1/2 ton conversion spindles.

[c20olive]

ok those are the same ones i found to......and my truck is disc brakes up front so that wont be a problem...i really wont to keep the truck an 8 lug instead of converting it and thank you for the help mike

[c20olive]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

^^^ This I learned a long time ago....and not by choice....go the spindle and spring route for now....then when the money's right ....upgrade!!.....By the way...there's nothing wrong with wanting to build your own stuff and save a few bucks along the way...that's what most of us on here do too....but always keep a line drawn (according to your talents and knowledge) on what U CAN DO and what U NEED SOMEONE ELSE TO DO....U will find it makes life and your project much easier..........and on that note I think i have a set of used lowers...let me look tomorrow...if i do..there yours...we will work out the shipping! I'll pm u if I have them.....and then check these out

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634090

Jim

Hey.... Did you ever find those arms you thought you had i tried to pm u it won't go .....and thank you for all the help I'm also trying to pick up those spindles on that link you posted and thanks again

[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by c20olive

Hey.... Did you ever find those arms you thought you had i tried to pm u it won't go .....and thank you for all the help I'm also trying to pick up those spindles on that link you posted and thanks again

First, just so everyone is clear, if the arms he is offering are free (outside of shipping), this post is still okay but any sales, PM or otherwise, for a non subscribing member (i.e. you) are against forum rules. Subscribing members have the privilege to sell on the forum. Might want to consider signing up.

Second, make sure any arms you get are from a 3/4 ton truck. 1/2 ton arms have smaller ball joint mounts and your 3/4 ton ball joints will not fit. Just want to make sure you are getting the right thing.

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

First, just so everyone is clear, if the arms he is offering are free (outside of shipping), this post is still okay but any sales, PM or otherwise, for a non subscribing member (i.e. you) are against forum rules. Subscribing members have the privilege to sell on the forum. Might want to consider signing up.

Second, make sure any arms you get are from a 3/4 ton truck. 1/2 ton arms have smaller ball joint mounts and your 3/4 ton ball joints will not fit. Just want to make sure you are getting the right thing.

Sorry Mike ...wasn't trying to twist the rules....c20 olive mine are 1/2 ton...pics in am...if your interested....jim

[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Sorry Mike ...wasn't trying to twist the rules....c20 olive mine are 1/2 ton...pics in am...if your interested....jim

No problems. Just wanted to make sure everyone understood that free (outside of shipping costs) is okay but selling was not.

I also figured yours were 1/2 ton as not too many people have 3/4 ton arms laying around, since they don't get modified very often.