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pissonNOS · 09-24-2007, 07:34 PM

Just wondering how much lower I would be if i went with tubular control arms and no cup as opposed to a cut down cup and a stock control arm? just wondering if anyone has any experience in this issue?
Jason

red02chevy · 09-24-2007, 08:01 PM

what year truck?

pissonNOS · 09-24-2007, 10:22 PM

ya sorry bout that guess it would help its on my 69 GMC the one in my avatar

red02chevy · 09-24-2007, 11:55 PM

When I did the swap on my 86, it got me down about 1 inch lower. I was running 1 1/4 cups. I think I have some pictures:

pissonNOS · 09-25-2007, 12:10 AM

any problems with rubbing with 1 1/4" cups?

red02chevy · 09-25-2007, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pissonNOS

any problems with rubbing with 1 1/4" cups?

I heated the control arm where the bag was rubbing and beat it out so i had plenty room. Other then that no.

hotrodhomi · 10-15-2007, 09:50 AM

would a larger cup require less beating? Where does the bag rub?

Cannon007 · 10-16-2007, 03:23 AM

whats the weight of those compared to stock? it remove much weight?

gringoloco · 10-16-2007, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

would a larger cup require less beating? Where does the bag rub?

Taller cup=fewer clearance issues, but less drop. You will need to dent the area around the spring pocket, mostly on the shock side. '73-up arms have a shallower pocket that requires less clearancing and allows a shorter cup.

hotrodhomi · 10-17-2007, 11:16 AM

If you change the lower arms to the "73 + style do you need to change the uppers as well?

hotrodhomi · 10-17-2007, 11:18 AM

Are the arms the same for 3/4 ton trucks? 4x4?

camaro__thunder · 10-17-2007, 12:05 PM

I have some tube lowers for $150 you just need to make your own crosshafts and get bushings. Used them on the new arms we built. PM ME

hotrodhomi · 10-17-2007, 01:44 PM

PM sent

hotrodhomi · 10-19-2007, 12:56 PM

If you change the lower arms to the "73 + style do you need to change the uppers as well?
Are the arms the same for 3/4 ton trucks? 4x4? TTT, for unanswered questions.

gringoloco · 10-19-2007, 02:59 PM

Not necessarily. Might as well do them both IMO. 3/4 ton are the same as the early arms. You want late 1/2 ton arms.

09-24-2007, 07:34 PM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	stock VS tubular control arms question Just wondering how much lower I would be if i went with tubular control arms and no cup as opposed to a cut down cup and a stock control arm? just wondering if anyone has any experience in this issue? Jason __________________ 69 GMC bagged

09-24-2007, 08:01 PM	#2
red02chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TX Posts: 499	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question what year truck?

09-24-2007, 10:22 PM	#3
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question ya sorry bout that guess it would help its on my 69 GMC the one in my avatar __________________ 69 GMC bagged

09-24-2007, 11:55 PM	#4
red02chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TX Posts: 499	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question When I did the swap on my 86, it got me down about 1 inch lower. I was running 1 1/4 cups. I think I have some pictures:

09-25-2007, 12:10 AM	#5
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question any problems with rubbing with 1 1/4" cups? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

10-15-2007, 09:50 AM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question would a larger cup require less beating? Where does the bag rub? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

10-16-2007, 03:23 AM	#8
Cannon007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 69	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question whats the weight of those compared to stock? it remove much weight?

10-17-2007, 11:16 AM	#10
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question If you change the lower arms to the "73 + style do you need to change the uppers as well? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

10-17-2007, 11:18 AM	#11
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question Are the arms the same for 3/4 ton trucks? 4x4? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

10-17-2007, 12:05 PM	#12
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question I have some tube lowers for $150 you just need to make your own crosshafts and get bushings. Used them on the new arms we built. PM ME __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

10-17-2007, 01:44 PM	#13
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question PM sent __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

10-19-2007, 12:56 PM	#14
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question If you change the lower arms to the "73 + style do you need to change the uppers as well? Are the arms the same for 3/4 ton trucks? 4x4? TTT, for unanswered questions. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

10-19-2007, 02:59 PM	#15
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: stock VS tubular control arms question Not necessarily. Might as well do them both IMO. 3/4 ton are the same as the early arms. You want late 1/2 ton arms. __________________ -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



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