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Vernski · 10-19-2009, 01:12 AM

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=3333

Has anyone tried out these lowering control arms? They say the ride remains the same as stock and provides a 3" drop. With 2.5" spindles that would be just right for me. They are a little pricey but that's just me but a good ride is important to me to. Check out the link and see what you think thanx-Vernski

**Captainfab** · 10-19-2009, 02:00 AM

I don't have any experience with those control arms Vern, but something to consider is what diameter wheel are you going to run. If you run 15" wheels those control arms they might be below the bottom of the wheel, which is not 'legal'. I've been hearing more and more people around here getting pulled over and ticketed for things like that. Just something to think about.

I don't have any first hand experience with the lowering deal, but from what others have said, you don't loose much if any ride quality with dropped spindles and lowering springs. It's not at all like the 'torch drops' you see around here all to often.

Sicboy · 10-19-2009, 02:07 AM

I'd be interested in hearing more about them too.

Here's a link to DJM's website:

http://www.djmsuspension.com/applica...63C10Parts.htm

How it works...
http://www.djmsuspension.com/Images/...ax%20flash.swf

Vernski · 10-19-2009, 02:22 AM

Yeah Cap never gave much thought about the arms being illegal, but then again not everyone is square shooter out there. Well I think the 2.5 spindle and maybe a 2" coil cut would be livable and I do have 15" wheels on it now and could lose some tire height. Thanx for the info---Vernski

MXmaniac · 10-19-2009, 07:29 PM

I stepped my own control arms 1.5" + 3" drop springs and am cutting it close as far as scrub line goes with 15" wheels. With a 3" drop LCA I'm almost positive you would have scrub line issues, especially with drop springs. Maybe it would be ok with stock springs, I don't really know. And you can forget about LCAs+drop spindles if you have 15" wheels, most manufactures say not to combine the two for scrub line reasons.

In case you don't already know, scrub line is the lowest point of the rim. You don't want anything below that because if you get a flat tire... well... i'm sure you get the idea. Things would get very ugly and dangerous.

I would use drop spindles and springs. I stepped my own because I'm on a really tight budget, and it should work very well, but drop-spindles really are the better way to go.

jess66chevy · 10-19-2009, 10:41 PM

Verski,
I'll sell you mine! I have some I bought but cant afford the uppers so they have been sitting awhile. What year truck do you have? The ones I have are for a 73-87 but bolt up perfectly to 66 era trucks.

Vernski · 10-20-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jess66chevy

Verski,
I'll sell you mine! I have some I bought but cant afford the uppers so they have been sitting awhile. What year truck do you have? The ones I have are for a 73-87 but bolt up perfectly to 66 era trucks.

I pm'ed you thanx---Vernski

10-19-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	lowering control arms http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=3333 Has anyone tried out these lowering control arms? They say the ride remains the same as stock and provides a 3" drop. With 2.5" spindles that would be just right for me. They are a little pricey but that's just me but a good ride is important to me to. Check out the link and see what you think thanx-Vernski

10-19-2009, 02:00 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: lowering control arms I don't have any experience with those control arms Vern, but something to consider is what diameter wheel are you going to run. If you run 15" wheels those control arms they might be below the bottom of the wheel, which is not 'legal'. I've been hearing more and more people around here getting pulled over and ticketed for things like that. Just something to think about. I don't have any first hand experience with the lowering deal, but from what others have said, you don't loose much if any ride quality with dropped spindles and lowering springs. It's not at all like the 'torch drops' you see around here all to often. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 10-19-2009 at 02:01 AM.

10-19-2009, 02:07 AM	#3
Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	Re: lowering control arms I'd be interested in hearing more about them too. Here's a link to DJM's website: http://www.djmsuspension.com/applica...63C10Parts.htm How it works... http://www.djmsuspension.com/Images/...ax%20flash.swf __________________ Project Build (1): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362482 Project build (2): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370985 “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...Wow, What a Ride!” - Hunter S. Thompson Last edited by Sicboy; 10-19-2009 at 02:20 AM.

10-19-2009, 02:22 AM	#4
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: lowering control arms Yeah Cap never gave much thought about the arms being illegal, but then again not everyone is square shooter out there. Well I think the 2.5 spindle and maybe a 2" coil cut would be livable and I do have 15" wheels on it now and could lose some tire height. Thanx for the info---Vernski

10-19-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: lowering control arms I stepped my own control arms 1.5" + 3" drop springs and am cutting it close as far as scrub line goes with 15" wheels. With a 3" drop LCA I'm almost positive you would have scrub line issues, especially with drop springs. Maybe it would be ok with stock springs, I don't really know. And you can forget about LCAs+drop spindles if you have 15" wheels, most manufactures say not to combine the two for scrub line reasons. In case you don't already know, scrub line is the lowest point of the rim. You don't want anything below that because if you get a flat tire... well... i'm sure you get the idea. Things would get very ugly and dangerous. I would use drop spindles and springs. I stepped my own because I'm on a really tight budget, and it should work very well, but drop-spindles really are the better way to go. __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 Frd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle. Last edited by MXmaniac; 10-19-2009 at 07:35 PM.*

10-19-2009, 10:41 PM	#6
jess66chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: glendale, az Posts: 192	Re: lowering control arms Verski, I'll sell you mine! I have some I bought but cant afford the uppers so they have been sitting awhile. What year truck do you have? The ones I have are for a 73-87 but bolt up perfectly to 66 era trucks.



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