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454inthehood · 08-17-2009, 04:30 PM

So heres how the story goes. .

I got myself a 67, stock floor body drop, full frame from the front clip back with one hell of a Z. all i need to finish up the front is a set of control arms. Im Leaning towards ART but ive heard the bushings tend to wear and crack kinda quick so ive been researching some other options but im still not sure what application to go with. Im going with at least a 22inch wheel with 3 inch drop spindles so stock arms are out of the question. Lemme know what you guys think or if you have any other suggestions. Thanks in advance!!

**lolife99** · 08-17-2009, 05:01 PM

You have a couple choices and both companies have members here.

Contact Nathan Porter (member Porterbuilt) of Porterbuilt Street Rods. www.dropmember.com.
Look here at just some of his products:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351264.

Another member is Thorbecke Bros of www.*****************.
Check out Jason's products here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=Thorbecke.

SCOTI · 08-17-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 454inthehood

So heres how the story goes. .

I got myself a 67, stock floor body drop, full frame from the front clip back with one hell of a Z. all i need to finish up the front is a set of control arms. Im Leaning towards ART but ive heard the bushings tend to wear and crack kinda quick so ive been researching some other options but im still not sure what application to go with. Im going with at least a 22inch wheel with 3 inch drop spindles so stock arms are out of the question. Lemme know what you guys think or if you have any other suggestions. Thanks in advance!!

I'm curious where you heard the "bushings tend to wear and crack kinda quick"? ART arms use OE rubber bushings or aftermarket poly bushings. The rubber bushings in my 74 were in service for 28yrs before getting replaced....

Porterbuilt arms would be my first choice, ART second, & SD third.

XXL · 08-17-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 454inthehood

Im Leaning towards ART but ive heard the bushings tend to wear and crack kinda quick

I've had a set on my truck that were from ART's first production run. I am unaware of any cracks, and I don't believe the bushings are worn.

2wd73blazer · 08-17-2009, 08:52 PM

I am curious why SD is the third choice. I bought some and after seeing a set. I thought they were very well built and they were a good bit cheaper than ART. I am new to these types of suspension parts so any info would be appreciated.

SCOTI · 08-17-2009, 09:42 PM

I believe they're the heaviest.

PBFAB.COM · 08-17-2009, 09:53 PM

We've used the ART arms for several years with good success, and never had any issues with the bushings wearing excessively. We have since began building our own arms. The main difference between our arms and the others, are the machined Delrin bushings we use. I decided to use delrin for a few reasons: less deflection than rubber impregnated or polyurethane bushings; self-lubricating (don't get the squeak noise); simple and easy installation (no press required to assemble or disassemble).

454inthehood · 08-17-2009, 11:11 PM

awsome thanks for the input guys, im leaning towards porterbuilt now forsure, they only come in raw finish correct? and bolt directly to a stock crossmember if im not mistaken?

PBFAB.COM · 08-18-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 454inthehood

awsome thanks for the input guys, im leaning towards porterbuilt now forsure, they only come in raw finish correct? and bolt directly to a stock crossmember if im not mistaken?

They come raw and unassembled, or powdercoated and fully assembled (for an additional charge). They are designed to bolt up to my Dropmember, or to a factory crossmember by using a 73-87 lower control arm shaft. Here's some pics of the Delrin bushings (the bushings are stepped, because I designed the lower arms to be compatible with the 73-87 factory style bushings):

smashingchuck · 08-18-2009, 12:30 AM

Not having to use a press to change bushings would be awesome. Those things are really in there!

**lolife99** · 08-18-2009, 06:11 PM

454inthe hood,... go Porterbuilt,... you won't regret it.

454inthehood · 08-19-2009, 11:38 AM

thanks lolife, yea thats what ive decided on quality seems second to none

lowdownstar · 08-19-2009, 06:09 PM

i can't say how the others are but i can tell you about Nathan at porter built He has been great to work with, and is always willing to help! I have a set of his arms and i really like them so far.
good luck your your project

Ray

08-17-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
454inthehood Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 43	Need some input on control arms. . So heres how the story goes. . I got myself a 67, stock floor body drop, full frame from the front clip back with one hell of a Z. all i need to finish up the front is a set of control arms. Im Leaning towards ART but ive heard the bushings tend to wear and crack kinda quick so ive been researching some other options but im still not sure what application to go with. Im going with at least a 22inch wheel with 3 inch drop spindles so stock arms are out of the question. Lemme know what you guys think or if you have any other suggestions. Thanks in advance!! __________________ 67 c10 Stockfloor Bodydrop Last edited by 454inthehood; 08-17-2009 at 04:30 PM.

08-17-2009, 05:01 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,698	Re: Need some input on control arms. . You have a couple choices and both companies have members here. Contact Nathan Porter (member Porterbuilt) of Porterbuilt Street Rods. www.dropmember.com. Look here at just some of his products: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351264. Another member is Thorbecke Bros of www.***************. Check out Jason's products here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=Thorbecke. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes.** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 08-17-2009 at 05:02 PM.

08-17-2009, 08:52 PM	#5
2wd73blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Augusta,SC Posts: 801	Re: Need some input on control arms. . I am curious why SD is the third choice. I bought some and after seeing a set. I thought they were very well built and they were a good bit cheaper than ART. I am new to these types of suspension parts so any info would be appreciated.

08-17-2009, 09:42 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,963	Re: Need some input on control arms. . I believe they're the heaviest. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-17-2009, 09:53 PM	#7
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Need some input on control arms. . We've used the ART arms for several years with good success, and never had any issues with the bushings wearing excessively. We have since began building our own arms. The main difference between our arms and the others, are the machined Delrin bushings we use. I decided to use delrin for a few reasons: less deflection than rubber impregnated or polyurethane bushings; self-lubricating (don't get the squeak noise); simple and easy installation (no press required to assemble or disassemble). __________________ 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!

08-17-2009, 11:11 PM	#8
454inthehood Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 43	Re: Need some input on control arms. . awsome thanks for the input guys, im leaning towards porterbuilt now forsure, they only come in raw finish correct? and bolt directly to a stock crossmember if im not mistaken? __________________ 67 c10 Stockfloor Bodydrop

08-18-2009, 12:30 AM	#10
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Need some input on control arms. . Not having to use a press to change bushings would be awesome. Those things are really in there! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-18-2009, 06:11 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,698	Re: Need some input on control arms. . 454inthe hood,... go Porterbuilt,... you won't regret it. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 08-18-2009 at 06:13 PM.

08-19-2009, 11:38 AM	#12
454inthehood Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 43	Re: Need some input on control arms. . thanks lolife, yea thats what ive decided on quality seems second to none __________________ 67 c10 Stockfloor Bodydrop

08-19-2009, 06:09 PM	#13
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: Need some input on control arms. . i can't say how the others are but i can tell you about Nathan at porter built He has been great to work with, and is always willing to help! I have a set of his arms and i really like them so far. good luck your your project Ray



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