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king-918 · 03-14-2013, 10:30 PM

I'm going to buy new upper and lower control arms, it's just now worth it. These things are a PITA to just get one free and I still have 3 more. Just wish I knew this before I bought new ball joints and bushings

oh well who do you use for new control arms?

king-918 · 03-14-2013, 10:44 PM

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Here is the demon
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BabyBlue · 03-14-2013, 11:20 PM

If you want completely new, I would suggest DJM/Calmax for a static drop.

http://djmsuspension.com/application...letgmc/c-kits/

If you want nice used ones....now that I am done with school for a little bit and it is warmer I have some dropped a-arms on my 82 k5 2wd Blazer that I will be removing. Don't know your time frame though.

texasfunk · 03-14-2013, 11:21 PM

Yup. They're bastards. When I rebuilt my 87's suspension I just got them from Oreilly.
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**rs74** · 03-14-2013, 11:25 PM

Take them to a spring shop or somewhere to have them taken out and pressed back in.

king-918 · 03-15-2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rs74

Take them to a spring shop or somewhere to have them taken out and pressed back in.

I figure the price of paying someone to do it with the price of coating them I should buy new, look at my link and you will see why
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Tx Firefighter · 03-15-2013, 07:07 AM

The factory control arms are better quality than aftermarket replacements. To me that makes it worth the effort.

88Jimmy4x4 · 03-15-2013, 07:22 AM

buy new GM control arms with ball joints and everything pre installed from rock auto

riz · 03-15-2013, 08:27 AM

How much are the new GM control arms with ball joints and everything pre installed from Rock Auto???

RIZ

Tx Firefighter · 03-15-2013, 10:58 AM

Four new AC Delco arms from Rocksuto are about 800 dollars plus shipping.

You can buy all new ball joints and bushings plus this bad boy and rebuild the original arms. When you're finished you'll still be in the job cheaper than buying new ones and you'll be left with a killer tool to use in the future.

gchemist · 03-15-2013, 11:35 AM

Ya doing it wrong!! First, using a hack saw, cut off the big round part of the rubber bushing. Once it's off, use a drill bit and drill through it. Drill enough out until you can pry it with pliers. I did this when I replaced my truck's bushings. Worked great. I took new polygraphite bushings, rods, and a-arms to a local alignment shop. The shop pressed new bushings in for $10 each.

88Jimmy4x4 · 03-15-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by riz

How much are the new GM control arms with ball joints and everything pre installed from Rock Auto???

RIZ

They not cheap but are available and a good option for people that dont want to repair the old ones or may have dented rusted metal and would like all new...ROCKAUTO $249ea for lowers and approx $150ea for uppers but you can get them on amazon for $208ea lowers and $126ea uppers

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meatwagon83 · 03-15-2013, 01:52 PM

i agree with tex, plus i love new tools!

king-918 · 03-15-2013, 02:33 PM

I've drilled them, ,sprayed it with lube so I've come to the conclusion that it is just not worth it
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**rs74** · 03-15-2013, 11:32 PM

Don't know if you would be interested but you might look at this. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...parttype,10401
Sorry just seen it said 3/4 and 1 ton

motornut · 03-19-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

They not cheap but are available and a good option for people that dont want to repair the old ones or may have dented rusted metal and would like all new...ROCKAUTO $249ea for lowers and approx $150ea for uppers but you can get them on amazon for $208ea lowers and $126ea uppers

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I saw this on a 81 parts blazer and ran.

88Jimmy4x4 · 03-19-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

I saw this on a 81 parts blazer and ran.

no man those are rebuildable....just put POR on them and your set LOL

motornut · 03-20-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

no man those are rebuildable....just put POR on them and your set LOL

lol and then I can just sell em "used/ reconditioned"lol on Craig's list
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tucsonjwt · 03-20-2013, 09:36 AM

Go with OEM. I always try these:

oehq.com
owarehouse.com
autopartstomorrow.com
gmpartsdirect.com

Plus search Amazon and Ebay.

Get the correct GM part numbers from Rock Auto first.

maxxxy · 03-20-2013, 01:02 PM

Your truck is bagged, so why not just go with some porterbuilt forward arms or something similar?

king-918 · 03-27-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by maxxxy

Your truck is bagged, so why not just go with some porterbuilt forward arms or something similar?

running of funds, lowers are a pain price wise

03-14-2013, 10:30 PM	#1
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	That's it I'm done I'm going to buy new upper and lower control arms, it's just now worth it. These things are a PITA to just get one free and I still have 3 more. Just wish I knew this before I bought new ball joints and bushings oh well who do you use for new control arms? __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

03-14-2013, 10:44 PM	#2
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	Re: That's it I'm done Posted via Mobile Device Here is the demon Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

03-14-2013, 11:20 PM	#3
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: That's it I'm done If you want completely new, I would suggest DJM/Calmax for a static drop. http://djmsuspension.com/application...letgmc/c-kits/ If you want nice used ones....now that I am done with school for a little bit and it is warmer I have some dropped a-arms on my 82 k5 2wd Blazer that I will be removing. Don't know your time frame though. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

03-14-2013, 11:21 PM	#4
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: That's it I'm done Yup. They're bastards. When I rebuilt my 87's suspension I just got them from Oreilly. Posted via Mobile Device

03-14-2013, 11:25 PM	#5
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: That's it I'm done Take them to a spring shop or somewhere to have them taken out and pressed back in. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-15-2013, 07:07 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: That's it I'm done The factory control arms are better quality than aftermarket replacements. To me that makes it worth the effort.

03-15-2013, 07:22 AM	#8
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: That's it I'm done buy new GM control arms with ball joints and everything pre installed from rock auto __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

03-15-2013, 08:27 AM	#9
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: That's it I'm done How much are the new GM control arms with ball joints and everything pre installed from Rock Auto??? RIZ

03-15-2013, 10:58 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: That's it I'm done Four new AC Delco arms from Rocksuto are about 800 dollars plus shipping. You can buy all new ball joints and bushings plus this bad boy and rebuild the original arms. When you're finished you'll still be in the job cheaper than buying new ones and you'll be left with a killer tool to use in the future. Attached Images

03-15-2013, 11:35 AM	#11
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: That's it I'm done Ya doing it wrong!! First, using a hack saw, cut off the big round part of the rubber bushing. Once it's off, use a drill bit and drill through it. Drill enough out until you can pry it with pliers. I did this when I replaced my truck's bushings. Worked great. I took new polygraphite bushings, rods, and a-arms to a local alignment shop. The shop pressed new bushings in for $10 each. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-15-2013, 01:52 PM	#13
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: That's it I'm done i agree with tex, plus i love new tools! __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

03-15-2013, 02:33 PM	#14
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	Re: That's it I'm done I've drilled them, ,sprayed it with lube so I've come to the conclusion that it is just not worth it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

03-15-2013, 11:32 PM	#15
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: That's it I'm done Don't know if you would be interested but you might look at this. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...parttype,10401 Sorry just seen it said 3/4 and 1 ton __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-20-2013, 09:36 AM	#19
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: That's it I'm done Go with OEM. I always try these: oehq.com owarehouse.com autopartstomorrow.com gmpartsdirect.com Plus search Amazon and Ebay. Get the correct GM part numbers from Rock Auto first.

03-20-2013, 01:02 PM	#20
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: That's it I'm done Your truck is bagged, so why not just go with some porterbuilt forward arms or something similar? __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp



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