Are CPP's OEM control arms any good? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Baker819 · 04-01-2014, 11:25 PM

Any buddy running the stock style A-arms from CPP or LMC? If so what do you think?

Messed up my threads for the bushing on my 69 C10 by trusting the blasting company to do it. They used a steel shot as media also which is very aggresive. CPP seems to have the cheapest set of 4 control arms at $480 w/o shipping. LMC came in 2nd at $660 w/o shipping.

Didn't get a chance to call yet to see who manufactures for the companies. And from what country... which I bet is imported. Bums me out if I do get them because I have tried and done well getting USA made parts for my chassis / suspension rebuild.

earl84 · 04-02-2014, 10:43 PM

Steel shot, holy crap. I have not used these, but that is a lot of money for stock parts. I think you might be able to find some aftermarket ones, maybe from Dorman, for less than that. Maybe even your local auto parts store. I have more time than money, so I would go to a junkyard, but new sure is easier.

Baker819 · 04-02-2014, 11:37 PM

Yeah, that steel shot was crazy harsh. I went through an insane amount of foam rollers and brushes trying to get the 1st coat of paint on them. I didn't want to go the stock replacement route either. As I value the little money I get to play with but I really want my truck done for some stuff coming up in a little over a month. I lucked out though and my last place locally had some had the a-arms I needed. He said if I am in a hurry that if I drop the whole crossmember out I could have the control arms for a $100.

The donor truck is only 5 miles from my house, I'm a happy man.

cory d · 04-03-2014, 12:28 AM

are you on NorthWest c10s on facebook? should be able to find some cheap used ones on there.

Baker819 · 04-03-2014, 12:39 AM

Facebook is the devil. hahaha I am probably one of the only people under 30 years old with out a facebook. I am a low tech man in a high tech world. That is good to know though. I will have to make a facebook account and maybe find some dark blue interior parts as I just found out they are quite rare.

There is a guy at Fidalgo Bay Auto Body here in Anacortes, WA that is in love with 67-72 Chevy trucks. He must have 8 or so in various stages and some customer trucks too. I got ahold of him today and I am pulling a set off one of his trucks.

Thanks for the info

04-01-2014, 11:25 PM	#1
Baker819 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 119	Are CPP's OEM control arms any good? Any buddy running the stock style A-arms from CPP or LMC? If so what do you think? Messed up my threads for the bushing on my 69 C10 by trusting the blasting company to do it. They used a steel shot as media also which is very aggresive. CPP seems to have the cheapest set of 4 control arms at $480 w/o shipping. LMC came in 2nd at $660 w/o shipping. Didn't get a chance to call yet to see who manufactures for the companies. And from what country... which I bet is imported. Bums me out if I do get them because I have tried and done well getting USA made parts for my chassis / suspension rebuild.

04-02-2014, 10:43 PM	#2
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: Are CPP's OEM control arms any good? Steel shot, holy crap. I have not used these, but that is a lot of money for stock parts. I think you might be able to find some aftermarket ones, maybe from Dorman, for less than that. Maybe even your local auto parts store. I have more time than money, so I would go to a junkyard, but new sure is easier.

04-02-2014, 11:37 PM	#3
Baker819 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 119	Re: Are CPP's OEM control arms any good? Yeah, that steel shot was crazy harsh. I went through an insane amount of foam rollers and brushes trying to get the 1st coat of paint on them. I didn't want to go the stock replacement route either. As I value the little money I get to play with but I really want my truck done for some stuff coming up in a little over a month. I lucked out though and my last place locally had some had the a-arms I needed. He said if I am in a hurry that if I drop the whole crossmember out I could have the control arms for a $100. The donor truck is only 5 miles from my house, I'm a happy man.

04-03-2014, 12:28 AM	#4
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Are CPP's OEM control arms any good? are you on NorthWest c10s on facebook? should be able to find some cheap used ones on there. __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

04-03-2014, 12:39 AM	#5
Baker819 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 119	Re: Are CPP's OEM control arms any good? Facebook is the devil. hahaha I am probably one of the only people under 30 years old with out a facebook. I am a low tech man in a high tech world. That is good to know though. I will have to make a facebook account and maybe find some dark blue interior parts as I just found out they are quite rare. There is a guy at Fidalgo Bay Auto Body here in Anacortes, WA that is in love with 67-72 Chevy trucks. He must have 8 or so in various stages and some customer trucks too. I got ahold of him today and I am pulling a set off one of his trucks. Thanks for the info



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.