Control Arms

tuckinXtreme · 06-09-2004, 02:21 AM

aiight guys...need something like an ART control arm for juice...got any idea's??? dont really wanna butcher my stock control arms up if i dont have too...i would rather just buy some that bolt in...hit me back guys..thanx

cruzinlowrider · 06-09-2004, 06:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tuckinXtreme

aiight guys...need something like an ART control arm for juice...got any idea's??? dont really wanna butcher my stock control arms up if i dont have too...i would rather just buy some that bolt in...hit me back guys..thanx

You only have to cut a small notch in the upper arm.

BuiltNotBought99 · 06-09-2004, 01:04 PM

Just buy some ART ones

tuckinXtreme · 06-10-2004, 01:51 AM

I assumed ART control arms are just for air ride only....and anyway where can i get a set...ive searched everywhere cant find a link for em or anything...as to where i can find them....truck has gotta lay frame on 20's with pumps...but im building the truck to be beatin....dont really care about show scene....im into more of clownin at cruise's and such...so any help guys??

blazentrout · 06-10-2004, 08:36 AM

djm. i used there droped lower control arm with a red's pre cut 1 ton coil when i had dros and it worked killer

tuckinXtreme · 06-10-2004, 09:28 AM

i need the truck to go as low as possible because ive got 20's on it...but i need to also have as much lift...so i dunno man

blazentrout · 06-17-2004, 07:23 AM

using them arms you will be able to lay crossmember and still lock out the control arms with 8" cylinders

555 · 06-17-2004, 09:04 AM

Get some from Mike @ barnyard customs. I ordered my lowers and uppers form him. GREAT work. Hella cheaper than ART too. You can email them at builtbybyc@aol.com .

tuckinXtreme · 06-20-2004, 11:47 PM

Got pics?? but still anyone know where i can get ART control arms?? but if these arms are as good as you say they are...then i will just get them...but i think ima still get the suicide door 3 link with the super pivot....if i can make it work

haktup · 06-21-2004, 12:01 PM

UM JUST GOING OUT ON A LIMB BUT YOU COULD TRY ART! Air Ride Technologies
http://www.ridetech.com/

555 · 06-21-2004, 12:22 PM

Mike asks whether you are running juice or bags when you order so I imagine he can get you exactly what you need. He is def a suspension guru. You can hit him up on AIM at alien8u2 if he's on(mostly in the evening).

tuckinXtreme · 06-21-2004, 07:46 PM

hey haktup....if that is so ART control arms wont work because they are setup to have a bag bolted to them...so that wont work at all...so barnyard here i come 400 for control arms is what ima likin

drgnframe24 · 06-21-2004, 07:50 PM

i cant believe the ART control arms are 1200 dollars. wtf. why are they so expensive

EyePoppin · 06-22-2004, 08:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 555

Get some from Mike @ barnyard customs. I ordered my lowers and uppers form him. GREAT work. Hella cheaper than ART too. You can email them at builtbybyc@aol.com .

that guy is kick ass, but i thought his email addy used to be "alien" something at aol? I guess that just shows how long it has been since i talked with him...

Also if u kept ure stock C'A's all ull need to do is notch them a little....why not just keep em? Just dont hack the crap outta them...

555 · 06-22-2004, 09:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by EyePoppin

that guy is kick ass, but i thought his email addy used to be "alien" something at aol? I guess that just shows how long it has been since i talked with him...

Also if u kept ure stock C'A's all ull need to do is notch them a little....why not just keep em? Just dont hack the crap outta them...

His personal email is the same but he has a seperate business email which is builtbybyc@aol.com.

tuckinXtreme · 06-22-2004, 11:25 PM

thought about cuttin my stockers...but then i wanted em to look good....and i was hopin to get a lil more lift from a set of aftermarket control arms than my stockers will allow. . . . but i mean if i can cut em and get it to lay out on 20's...i will do that...but if i cant then o well..just have to buy a set of CA's...ima just tryin to figure alla this out b4 i even start installin my setup so my truck wont be down for like a month or so...i wanna roll out one weekend without pumps..then miss a weekend..then roll out 2 weeks later hittin switch's and layin frame

tuckinXtreme · 06-22-2004, 11:25 PM

thought about cuttin my stockers...but then i wanted em to look good....and i was hopin to get a lil more lift from a set of aftermarket control arms than my stockers will allow. . . . but i mean if i can cut em and get it to lay out on 20's...i will do that...but if i cant then o well..just have to buy a set of CA's...ima just tryin to figure alla this out b4 i even start installin my setup so my truck wont be down for like a month or so...i wanna roll out one weekend without pumps..then miss a weekend..then roll out 2 weeks later hittin switch's and layin frame

tuckinXtreme · 06-22-2004, 11:25 PM

thought about cuttin my stockers...but then i wanted em to look good....and i was hopin to get a lil more lift from a set of aftermarket control arms than my stockers will allow. . . . but i mean if i can cut em and get it to lay out on 20's...i will do that...but if i cant then o well..just have to buy a set of CA's...ima just tryin to figure alla this out b4 i even start installin my setup so my truck wont be down for like a month or so...i wanna roll out one weekend without pumps..then miss a weekend..then roll out 2 weeks later hittin switch's and layin frame

haktup · 06-28-2004, 05:12 PM

I would actually build the pumprack and install the batteries first. Then do your suspension last. A basic hydro setup on an set can be done in a weekend if you have everything ready to go. make you bridge and everything before hand can be done really rreally easy. 2inch holesaw for the fronts use a set of extreme spring cut down for the front. Should be able to knock it out in a weekend.

haktup · 06-28-2004, 05:13 PM

OH YEAH specially if you are using mike's control arms.

555 · 06-28-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tuckinXtreme

thought about cuttin my stockers...but then i wanted em to look good....and i was hopin to get a lil more lift from a set of aftermarket control arms than my stockers will allow. . . . but i mean if i can cut em and get it to lay out on 20's...i will do that...but if i cant then o well..just have to buy a set of CA's...ima just tryin to figure alla this out b4 i even start installin my setup so my truck wont be down for like a month or so...i wanna roll out one weekend without pumps..then miss a weekend..then roll out 2 weeks later hittin switch's and layin frame

Told ya dude go with mike's CAs. They are the easiest way. Save you the time of cutting up them ugly stock arms. Plus he can chrome em

tuckinXtreme · 06-28-2004, 11:05 PM

i like chrome...hehe...ive got 20 inch chrome wheels on the truck now...so chrome anything is good...also ima use a 2 pump chrome setup..so more chrome the better....o yea...i wonder if the SD 3 link will lay from with cylinders...on 20's....ive gotta fit everything under my flush mount checkmate bed cover....so any ideas are helpful there too guys

LayinFrameGMC · 07-01-2004, 03:42 PM

Yea the 3 link will lay out. It just depends on your notch and tire size

biglove · 07-01-2004, 06:58 PM

just cut em thats what i did

tuckinXtreme · 07-02-2004, 12:14 AM

yea ive got a 255/35-20...and i need like a 5 inch notch or 6 inch right?? lol...hit me back guys...G/f is gonna beat me up cuz ima ignorin her to write this hehe

haktup · 07-06-2004, 04:23 PM

To be honest just buy suicidedoors.com notch you can't make one for what it cost. You might be able to build one cheaper but the amount of time it takes is not very cost effective.

06-09-2004, 02:21 AM	#1
tuckinXtreme TuckinXtreme Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 160 Location: West virginia User is: OffLine	Control Arms aiight guys...need something like an ART control arm for juice...got any idea's??? dont really wanna butcher my stock control arms up if i dont have too...i would rather just buy some that bolt in...hit me back guys..thanx
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06-09-2004, 06:45 AM	#2
cruzinlowrider Welds TOO much aluminum Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 42 Location: naugatuck ct User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms Quote: Originally Posted by tuckinXtreme aiight guys...need something like an ART control arm for juice...got any idea's??? dont really wanna butcher my stock control arms up if i dont have too...i would rather just buy some that bolt in...hit me back guys..thanx You only have to cut a small notch in the upper arm.
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06-09-2004, 01:04 PM	#3
BuiltNotBought99 Lay'd Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,673 Location: SC User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms Just buy some ART ones
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06-10-2004, 01:51 AM	#4
tuckinXtreme TuckinXtreme Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 160 Location: West virginia User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms I assumed ART control arms are just for air ride only....and anyway where can i get a set...ive searched everywhere cant find a link for em or anything...as to where i can find them....truck has gotta lay frame on 20's with pumps...but im building the truck to be beatin....dont really care about show scene....im into more of clownin at cruise's and such...so any help guys??
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06-10-2004, 08:36 AM	#5
blazentrout Mad man from michigan Age: 34 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 264 Location: grand rapids michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms djm. i used there droped lower control arm with a red's pre cut 1 ton coil when i had dros and it worked killer
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06-10-2004, 09:28 AM	#6
tuckinXtreme TuckinXtreme Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 160 Location: West virginia User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms i need the truck to go as low as possible because ive got 20's on it...but i need to also have as much lift...so i dunno man
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06-17-2004, 07:23 AM	#7
blazentrout Mad man from michigan Age: 34 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 264 Location: grand rapids michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms using them arms you will be able to lay crossmember and still lock out the control arms with 8" cylinders
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06-17-2004, 09:04 AM	#8
555 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,162 Location: Prince Frederick, Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms Get some from Mike @ barnyard customs. I ordered my lowers and uppers form him. GREAT work. Hella cheaper than ART too. You can email them at builtbybyc@aol.com . Last edited by 555 : 06-17-2004 at 09:05 AM.
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06-20-2004, 11:47 PM	#9
tuckinXtreme TuckinXtreme Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 160 Location: West virginia User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms Got pics?? but still anyone know where i can get ART control arms?? but if these arms are as good as you say they are...then i will just get them...but i think ima still get the suicide door 3 link with the super pivot....if i can make it work
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06-21-2004, 12:01 PM	#10
haktup not a such a fatso anymor Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 883 Location: grand rapids, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms UM JUST GOING OUT ON A LIMB BUT YOU COULD TRY ART! Air Ride Technologies http://www.ridetech.com/
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06-21-2004, 12:22 PM	#11
555 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,162 Location: Prince Frederick, Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms Mike asks whether you are running juice or bags when you order so I imagine he can get you exactly what you need. He is def a suspension guru. You can hit him up on AIM at alien8u2 if he's on(mostly in the evening). Last edited by 555 : 06-21-2004 at 12:23 PM.
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06-21-2004, 07:46 PM	#12
tuckinXtreme TuckinXtreme Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 160 Location: West virginia User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms hey haktup....if that is so ART control arms wont work because they are setup to have a bag bolted to them...so that wont work at all...so barnyard here i come 400 for control arms is what ima likin
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06-21-2004, 07:50 PM	#13
drgnframe24 Suck Me Sideways Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,183 Location: orlando florida User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms i cant believe the ART control arms are 1200 dollars. wtf. why are they so expensive
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06-22-2004, 08:21 AM	#14
EyePoppin Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,825 Location: Grand Rapids, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms Quote: Originally Posted by 555 Get some from Mike @ barnyard customs. I ordered my lowers and uppers form him. GREAT work. Hella cheaper than ART too. You can email them at builtbybyc@aol.com . that guy is kick ass, but i thought his email addy used to be "alien" something at aol? I guess that just shows how long it has been since i talked with him... Also if u kept ure stock C'A's all ull need to do is notch them a little....why not just keep em? Just dont hack the crap outta them... Last edited by EyePoppin : 06-22-2004 at 08:23 AM.
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06-22-2004, 09:09 AM	#15
555 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,162 Location: Prince Frederick, Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms Quote: Originally Posted by EyePoppin that guy is kick ass, but i thought his email addy used to be "alien" something at aol? I guess that just shows how long it has been since i talked with him... Also if u kept ure stock C'A's all ull need to do is notch them a little....why not just keep em? Just dont hack the crap outta them... His personal email is the same but he has a seperate business email which is builtbybyc@aol.com.
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06-22-2004, 11:25 PM	#16
tuckinXtreme TuckinXtreme Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 160 Location: West virginia User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms thought about cuttin my stockers...but then i wanted em to look good....and i was hopin to get a lil more lift from a set of aftermarket control arms than my stockers will allow. . . . but i mean if i can cut em and get it to lay out on 20's...i will do that...but if i cant then o well..just have to buy a set of CA's...ima just tryin to figure alla this out b4 i even start installin my setup so my truck wont be down for like a month or so...i wanna roll out one weekend without pumps..then miss a weekend..then roll out 2 weeks later hittin switch's and layin frame
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06-28-2004, 05:12 PM	#19
haktup not a such a fatso anymor Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 883 Location: grand rapids, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms I would actually build the pumprack and install the batteries first. Then do your suspension last. A basic hydro setup on an set can be done in a weekend if you have everything ready to go. make you bridge and everything before hand can be done really rreally easy. 2inch holesaw for the fronts use a set of extreme spring cut down for the front. Should be able to knock it out in a weekend.
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06-28-2004, 05:13 PM	#20
haktup not a such a fatso anymor Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 883 Location: grand rapids, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms OH YEAH specially if you are using mike's control arms.
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06-28-2004, 05:16 PM	#21
555 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,162 Location: Prince Frederick, Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms Quote: Originally Posted by tuckinXtreme thought about cuttin my stockers...but then i wanted em to look good....and i was hopin to get a lil more lift from a set of aftermarket control arms than my stockers will allow. . . . but i mean if i can cut em and get it to lay out on 20's...i will do that...but if i cant then o well..just have to buy a set of CA's...ima just tryin to figure alla this out b4 i even start installin my setup so my truck wont be down for like a month or so...i wanna roll out one weekend without pumps..then miss a weekend..then roll out 2 weeks later hittin switch's and layin frame Told ya dude go with mike's CAs. They are the easiest way. Save you the time of cutting up them ugly stock arms. Plus he can chrome em
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06-28-2004, 11:05 PM	#22
tuckinXtreme TuckinXtreme Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 160 Location: West virginia User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms i like chrome...hehe...ive got 20 inch chrome wheels on the truck now...so chrome anything is good...also ima use a 2 pump chrome setup..so more chrome the better....o yea...i wonder if the SD 3 link will lay from with cylinders...on 20's....ive gotta fit everything under my flush mount checkmate bed cover....so any ideas are helpful there too guys
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07-01-2004, 03:42 PM	#23
LayinFrameGMC Draggin bed Age: 5 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,034 Location: West Blocton, Al User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms Yea the 3 link will lay out. It just depends on your notch and tire size
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07-01-2004, 06:58 PM	#24
biglove Registered User Age: 36 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 20 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms just cut em thats what i did
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07-02-2004, 12:14 AM	#25
tuckinXtreme TuckinXtreme Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 160 Location: West virginia User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms yea ive got a 255/35-20...and i need like a 5 inch notch or 6 inch right?? lol...hit me back guys...G/f is gonna beat me up cuz ima ignorin her to write this hehe
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07-06-2004, 04:23 PM	#26
haktup not a such a fatso anymor Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 883 Location: grand rapids, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Control Arms To be honest just buy suicidedoors.com notch you can't make one for what it cost. You might be able to build one cheaper but the amount of time it takes is not very cost effective.
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