Tubuler A Arms Upper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

royo · 04-06-2007, 01:22 AM

whos got the best upper tubuler aframes for 67-72 trucks as far as caster goes. ccp has them art has them let me know what you guys think thanks

PBFAB.COM · 04-06-2007, 02:05 AM

I am partial to the Air Ride Tech. arms.

royo · 04-06-2007, 02:18 AM

what is it that you like over the rest.

gringoloco · 04-06-2007, 02:23 AM

He stands behind the parts he sells. ART allows ~5* more caster adjustment. MUCH needed when going low with these trucks.

ART- Good customer service
CPP- NO customer service

PBFAB.COM · 04-06-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by royo

what is it that you like over the rest.

As Gringo mentioned, Air Ride adds a little additional caster to the mix. Also, their design is visually pleasing and and the arms are high quality. I had toyed around with the idea of building arms to market and sell myself... but Air Ride's design is flawless... some think they're a little spendy, but I couldn't make them any for any less.

jimmydean · 04-06-2007, 11:22 AM

I agree, the ART arms are by far the nicest I've seen. The price is about the same as well.

jkaylor68gmc · 04-06-2007, 11:58 AM

Air Ride Technologies and control frak suspensions

royo · 04-06-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

As Gringo mentioned, Air Ride adds a little additional caster to the mix. Also, their design is visually pleasing and and the arms are high quality. I had toyed around with the idea of building arms to market and sell myself... but Air Ride's design is flawless... some think they're a little spendy, but I couldn't make them any for any less.

kool where do i get these arms

jkaylor68gmc · 04-06-2007, 03:43 PM

go to Ridetech.com

royo · 04-06-2007, 04:11 PM

DONE just ordered a set

jkaylor68gmc · 04-06-2007, 05:00 PM

Thats what I'm talkin about!

jimmydean · 04-06-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royo

kool where do i get these arms

You can also order from Porterbuilt (and get a discount for being a site supporter).

royo · 04-07-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

You can also order from Porterbuilt (and get a discount for being a site supporter).

DANG wish i knowed that before i ordered a set mabe i can get a discount on the bottom ones

Tony@AirRideTech · 04-10-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

control frak suspensions

never heard of those guys

royo · 04-12-2007, 04:19 PM

well here there are what.ca think 1-1/4 dom tubing nice welds

1LoC10 · 04-12-2007, 04:26 PM

those look like the CPP arms

royo · 04-12-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

those look like the CPP arms

yes they are they dont cost as much you dont like them if i painted them black would you oh just kidding

1LoC10 · 04-12-2007, 04:32 PM

no I was just saying... by the way the thread went it seemed like you got the ART ones.. those are cool too

royo · 04-12-2007, 04:44 PM

Well i didnt know to go thru porterbiult so the i went with the cpp cause they where about 75 dollars cheaper but they look very nice

1restorick · 04-12-2007, 07:36 PM

Folks, I purchased the CPP upper control arms and was unable to install my new Moog Ball joint through the top because of inadequate fabrication clearances and weld metal build up. I was uncomfortable with mounting the ball joint underneath the arm, so I returned them and purchased the Air Ride Strong Arms. I was very pleased with all aspects of the Strong Arms except they do not come with a lmit of travel bump stop. A bump stop is not needed with air bags but is needed with coils. I was able to easily mount a small stop on the crossmember, so the fix is an easy one. I had my vehicle aligned and it appears that these upper arms provided 1 degree of additional positive caster. I am very pleased with the ride and handling.

royo · 04-12-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1restorick

Folks, I purchased the CPP upper control arms and was unable to install my new Moog Ball joint through the top because of inadequate fabrication clearances and weld metal build up. I was uncomfortable with mounting the ball joint underneath the arm, so I returned them and purchased the Air Ride Strong Arms. I was very pleased with all aspects of the Strong Arms except they do not come with a lmit of travel bump stop. A bump stop is not needed with air bags but is needed with coils. I was able to easily mount a small stop on the crossmember, so the fix is an easy one. I had my vehicle aligned and it appears that these upper arms provided 1 degree of additional positive caster. I am very pleased with the ride and handling.

OH THATS JUST GREAT thanks for the info i knew something wood happen to ruin it for me

royo · 04-12-2007, 09:15 PM

yep here ya go pass arm is real bad i love there attention to detail

blurry pics but you get the point

jimmydean · 04-12-2007, 10:57 PM

That's a whole lot of suck right there.

jlaird · 04-12-2007, 11:25 PM

I dont understand how a manufacturer could screw something up like that. I guess thats why people around here shy away from CPP.

MEANGREEN70 · 04-12-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

yep here ya go pass arm is real bad i love there attention to detail

blurry pics but you get the point

Major suckage dude. but I'm glad that you posted those pics cause i was thinking about going with does arms. Now I will be calling Nathan (porterbuilt) and see if i can get a pair from him.

04-06-2007, 01:22 AM	#1
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	CPP Tubuler A Arms Upper whos got the best upper tubuler aframes for 67-72 trucks as far as caster goes. ccp has them art has them let me know what you guys think thanks __________________ nickle and dime Last edited by royo; 07-08-2007 at 06:23 PM.

04-06-2007, 02:05 AM	#2
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper I am partial to the Air Ride Tech. arms. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

04-06-2007, 02:18 AM	#3
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper what is it that you like over the rest. __________________ nickle and dime

04-06-2007, 02:23 AM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper He stands behind the parts he sells. ART allows ~5* more caster adjustment. MUCH needed when going low with these trucks. ART- Good customer service CPP- NO customer service __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-06-2007, 11:22 AM	#6
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper I agree, the ART arms are by far the nicest I've seen. The price is about the same as well. __________________ 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

04-06-2007, 11:58 AM	#7
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper Air Ride Technologies and control frak suspensions

04-06-2007, 03:43 PM	#9
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper go to Ridetech.com

04-06-2007, 04:11 PM	#10
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper DONE just ordered a set __________________ nickle and dime

04-06-2007, 05:00 PM	#11
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper Thats what I'm talkin about!

04-12-2007, 04:19 PM	#15
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper well here there are what.ca think 1-1/4 dom tubing nice welds __________________ nickle and dime Last edited by royo; 07-08-2007 at 06:22 PM.

04-12-2007, 04:26 PM	#16
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper those look like the CPP arms __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 04-12-2007 at 04:27 PM.

04-12-2007, 04:32 PM	#18
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper no I was just saying... by the way the thread went it seemed like you got the ART ones.. those are cool too __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-12-2007, 04:44 PM	#19
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper Well i didnt know to go thru porterbiult so the i went with the cpp cause they where about 75 dollars cheaper but they look very nice __________________ nickle and dime

04-12-2007, 07:36 PM	#20
1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 164	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper Folks, I purchased the CPP upper control arms and was unable to install my new Moog Ball joint through the top because of inadequate fabrication clearances and weld metal build up. I was uncomfortable with mounting the ball joint underneath the arm, so I returned them and purchased the Air Ride Strong Arms. I was very pleased with all aspects of the Strong Arms except they do not come with a lmit of travel bump stop. A bump stop is not needed with air bags but is needed with coils. I was able to easily mount a small stop on the crossmember, so the fix is an easy one. I had my vehicle aligned and it appears that these upper arms provided 1 degree of additional positive caster. I am very pleased with the ride and handling. __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

04-12-2007, 09:15 PM	#22
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper yep here ya go pass arm is real bad i love there attention to detail blurry pics but you get the point __________________ nickle and dime Last edited by royo; 07-08-2007 at 06:22 PM.



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04-12-2007, 10:57 PM	#23
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper That's a whole lot of suck right there. __________________ 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

04-12-2007, 11:25 PM	#24
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Tubuler A Arms Upper I dont understand how a manufacturer could screw something up like that. I guess thats why people around here shy away from CPP.

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