Tubular vs Stock Arms

[1980GMC]

I'm debating buying a set of tubular control arms from CPP (no drop), to replace my stock arms, but cannot justify forking out $1400 (Cdn) just for a nice looking set of A arms.

What are the benefits of the Tubular over stock?
Will the tubular work with my 3" Drop Spindles(DJM)?
Will the tubular work with a sway bar?

And any opinions and personal feedback are much appreciated.

Thanks

[hotrodhomi]

Originally Posted by 1980GMC

I'm debating buying a set of tubular control arms from CPP (no drop), to replace my stock arms, but cannot justify forking out $1400 (Cdn) just for a nice looking set of A arms.

What are the benefits of the Tubular over stock?
Will the tubular work with my 3" Drop Spindles(DJM)?
Will the tubular work with a sway bar?

And any opinions and personal feedback are much appreciated.

Thanks

I upgraded to stock '73+ arms on my blazer. I replaced all of the bushings and ball joints. If I had to do it again, I would buy some new tubular arms instead.

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by 1980GMC

I'm debating buying a set of tubular control arms from CPP (no drop), to replace my stock arms, but cannot justify forking out $1400 (Cdn) just for a nice looking set of A arms.

What are the benefits of the Tubular over stock?
Will the tubular work with my 3" Drop Spindles(DJM)?
Will the tubular work with a sway bar?

And any opinions and personal feedback are much appreciated.

Thanks

Tubular arms for our trucks are one of those "luxury" upgrades IMO. In other words, you don't need them. Only time I would really consider them is if your bagging, the open plate designed on the lower arms is nice to have with a bag. Also, the upper has a couple degrees of corrected camber in them. To answer your other questions, most of them do have a mount for a sway bar and yes, they will work with your drop spindle.