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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: qmr55 on May 02, 2014, 11:15:35 pm
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Hey guys currently doing a frame off resto on my 85 c10.
This is my first project with a 73-87 trucks and parts seem to be very readily available and easily obtained.
One thing I have pondered is why are replacement control arms so expensive on these trucks? Am I missing something?
Right now I am looking at buying them from for the top ones and Rock Auto for the bottom ones.
Anywhere they sell these cheaper? Not that I am trying to cheap out on the resto but just feel like I am missing something here!
Maybe I am just overthinking!
Thanks!
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Are you wanting factory or aftermarket? What is wrong with the current ones.
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Are you wanting factory or aftermarket? What is wrong with the current ones.
Factory or aftermarket, doesn't matter!
Current ones are majorly pitted. Replacing everything.
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These are fairly thick parts, as long as they aren't rusted through they should be fine. Are there none in your local salvage yard?
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I've looked at this too, wanting the tubular aftermarket arms but it costs an arm and a leg. I think the most cost effective way in your situation would be go to the junkyard, then buy replacement balljoints and swap them. My arms are still good, but I will probably just buy the balljoints from rockauto.