Tubular control arms

[SteveA69]

Are they really worth the money?

[Zeroman]

It depends on what you are trying to achieve.

If you are going to lower the truck, then most do change the geometry(caster) to account for the lowering to allow the suspension to work properly.

Also, if you are going to add air suspension most are designed to accept the bags.

Do a search, and I am sure you will find tons of threads in the Suspension forum.

[crakarjax]

You can mod the caster via the cross shafts in the LCA. The stock control arms are pretty strong so strength shouldn't be a concern. Keeping tubulars clean is going to be way easier. Tubulars are probably heavier than stock. UCAs might need modification for ball joint angle if you are lowering. You can use cups for bags in the stock arms or mod to accept bags.

[Chevy4Life]

Originally Posted by crakarjax

You can mod the caster via the cross shafts in the LCA.

I'd like to know more about this. Thanks.

[JohnJ@RideTech]

Geometry of a the suspension starts with the position of the frame mounts and the height of the spindle, not the shape of the control arm. However, there are a few things in the design of a control arm that can make a huge difference in how your truck performs.

While there are multiple tubular arms currently available, not all of them are the same. Make sure that as you research tubular arms, you are purchasing arms that do more than look the part.

At Ridetech, our StrongArms actually create extra caster potential by adjusting the position of the ball joints. By making sure that the wheel is properly positioned in the wheel-well (a common question we get on the C10 trucks) 18 and 20 inch wheels will look like they should.

By re-centering the ball joint camber travel we can accommodate lowered ride heights and ensure that you wont experience any type of ball joint bind during suspension compression and rebound.

We optimize the length of our StrongArms to allow proper camber adjustment. This ensures a giant stack of shims is not necessary to obtain a proper alignment. The perimeter of our arms are actually contoured to allow maximum turning radius and wheel clearance.

Weight savings vary per application but the Ridetech StrongArms use CNC bent, .219" wall DOM tubing in their construction. This ensures that the arms are reliable and strong. Plus, the use of a compression ball joint in compression application and a tension ball joint in a tension application help in preventing failures.

This forum is a great place for first hand knowledge for just about every manufacturer that makes products for Chevrolet Trucks. The Suspension section of the forum may provide you with feedback on the different arms available, check out what people have to say. If you ever have any questions about our products, feel free to call me direct. 812-481-4737

[crakarjax]

Originally Posted by Chevy4Life

I'd like to know more about this. Thanks.

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