85 c10 control arms

[qmr55]

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!

[Captkaos]

Are you wanting factory or aftermarket?  What is wrong with the current ones.

[qmr55]

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.

[Captkaos]

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?

[sbx22]

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.