Tubular A Arms
What brand of tubular A Arms do you recommend for a 69 C10? CPP, DJM, POL, or Porter's?
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Porterbuilt!!!!
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DJM shouldn't even be on your list. |
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Thanks for the heads up! After talking to a couple of other people, I'm gonna go with Porterbuilts.
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I'm pretty sure PB's are the only tubular CA's that will center your front wheel in the fender...
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:agree: Assuming you purchase their 1" forward series control arms. I've got their 1" forward lowers on mine and it's not a full inch since I don't have the uppers, but the wheels are much closer to centered.
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http://www.hotchkis.net/6372_c10_tub...trol_arms.html |
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Scoti, you are a master of the understated.
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I already had Bilsteins so I made my own relocation brackets for < $20 in steel. |
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Darn it. the Hotchkis arms won't work on my '74.
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The website says they only work up to '72. That, and the same website says they are $1800. That's really the main reason.
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This is old technology that can't be combined with drop spindles due to scrubline issues. It's basically like drilling a hole in your lower a-arm and letting the spring hang out the bottom,... to lower your truck. This "low hanging pocket" is very close to the ground on lowered trucks. Have a flat with this combo (and 15" wheels, or short profile tires on bigger wheels),... and you will be riding on the a-arm pocket. This takes braking away from your front tire. Look at this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486090 |
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DJM a-arms,... don't buy these!
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And also... anyone interested in buying Hotchkis parts... check out Summit or Jegs or board vendors...(including Hotchkis) they all sell the parts way cheaper then what they are listed on hotchkis site.... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hss-11390l/overview/ = $1500 and $8 shipping... |
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Personally... I'd do PB's & get all 4 for less than the $1500 for 2 lowers. |
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Porterbuilt, no question
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This is taken directly from the install sheet: Ball Joint Info: Before you install this product, please verify which front spindles you have. We have designed the upper A-arms to utilize the 73‐87 style spindles. This type of spindle was widely used in disc brake conversions due to its easy interchangeability and readily available replacement parts (e.g. ball joints, tie rods). If you have original 71‐72 style disc brake spindles, you can order ball joints from us to convert the Hotchkis upper a‐arms to work with that spindle. I used them on my build and was extremely satisfied with the quality. Yes, they are a bit pricey, but I felt you also get more for it as well. The lowers come with HD adjuster sleeves and an updated center link that reduces bump steer. The spring cups have a deeper design to better locate the spring and also include a poly spring isolator and 1/4" shim to fine tune ride height. The uppers have offset cross shafts for a better camber curve and together they provide up to 9º of caster and center the wheels in the well. Just my 2cents... |
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That sucks that Hotchkis makes you buy 73-87 arms and then offers to sell you 4 new balljoints that are correct for your truck.
The 60-70 trucks can't just simply swap the outer tie rods like the 71-72 trucks can. They should sell them bare and include the correct balljoint. I understand they are trying to hit the "biggest market",... but that info should well known before purchase. Thanks for adding this info! |
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