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MEANGREEN70 · 09-09-2005, 04:06 PM

building a 70th chevy, iam bagging it and i would like to know if i can use the stock arms or do i need to get aftermarket ones. if i can use the stock ones do i need to do any modifications to then. I also would like to see pics of anybodys front suspension.

DM310 · 09-09-2005, 04:56 PM

Yes you can use you stock arms. If you look you will find some pics on the forum. check out www.***************** for bag cups and plates

XXL · 09-09-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MEANGREEN70

building a 70th chevy, iam bagging it and i would like to know if i can use the stock arms or do i need to get aftermarket ones. if i can use the stock ones do i need to do any modifications to then. I also would like to see pics of anybodys front suspension.

Stock lower arms are fine. Cups are needed (dissenting opinions in 3... 2... ). Only mod required will be to remove the steel bump/steering stop bracket.

MEANGREEN70 · 09-09-2005, 05:11 PM

thanks for the info guys, one more thing what kind of rear shocks the you guys use.

XXL · 09-09-2005, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MEANGREEN70

thanks for the info guys, one more thing what kind of rear shocks the you guys use.

Monroe 32207 or Gabriel 82007... $25-30 each.

**N2TRUX** · 09-10-2005, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MEANGREEN70

.....if i can use the stock ones do i need to do any modifications to then. I also would like to see pics of anybodys front suspension.

That depends on what spindle you are going to run. If you go with a 3" spindle and 15" wheels you will have to mod the stock A-arms. They will need to be trimmed or they will rub the rim at full lock....

Here's my 82 Blazer before I changed to a Scott's IFS...

**N2TRUX** · 09-10-2005, 10:52 PM

And my 77 Cheyenne....

MEANGREEN70 · 09-12-2005, 09:00 AM

NSTRUX, iam going with 20inch wheels

MEANGREEN70 · 09-12-2005, 03:15 PM

N2TRUX, did you weld the lower cups to the arms?

09-09-2005, 04:06 PM	#1
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Lower Control Arms (help) building a 70th chevy, iam bagging it and i would like to know if i can use the stock arms or do i need to get aftermarket ones. if i can use the stock ones do i need to do any modifications to then. I also would like to see pics of anybodys front suspension.

09-09-2005, 04:56 PM	#2
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	Yes you can use you stock arms. If you look you will find some pics on the forum. check out www.***************** for bag cups and plates __________________ 66 C10 (under construction) 1.5" crossmember drop 2" Z'ed frame 8" rear notch Watts-link Bagged DJM 3" spindles

09-09-2005, 05:11 PM	#4
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Rear Shocks thanks for the info guys, one more thing what kind of rear shocks the you guys use.

09-10-2005, 10:52 PM	#7
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09-12-2005, 09:00 AM	#8
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	NSTRUX, iam going with 20inch wheels

09-12-2005, 03:15 PM	#9
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	N2TRUX, did you weld the lower cups to the arms?



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