Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**way2lo2** · 04-25-2014, 02:39 PM

I know there has been countless threads on cupping lower control arms and I've wondered if there would be much interest in being ably to purchase the bag pockets to modify your arms or even a service to modify or exchange your arms for a set with the dropped pocket. Also thinking about offering a weld in c-notch with a chassis specific boxing plates. We've been using these like crazy in the shop, just not sure if theres already too many options. Below is a c10 aired it with our simple bag kit, weld in c notch, 2" lowering block, and cupped lower arms

**way2lo2** · 04-25-2014, 02:41 PM

from stocker to airbagged cruiser for under $1500

sparks427 · 04-25-2014, 03:50 PM

I'd be interested in the cups if the price is reasonable!

**way2lo2** · 04-25-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sparks427

I'd be interested in the cups if the price is reasonable!

what price would it need to be to be "reasonable"? I could offer it in welded or unwelded form.

SBTork · 04-26-2014, 11:13 AM

I am interested in a weld in notch for the rear to fit my '85 suburban if that's something that may be on your radar.

dec010974 · 04-26-2014, 07:40 PM

I'm interested in the cups also. Maybe i'd send you a set of stock control arms and you send me the completed arms. Pricing is the name of the game. Also, would the uppers need altering or modifying? I was told that the upper control arms need to be pie cut to keep the uppers from binding.

Tx Firefighter · 04-26-2014, 07:58 PM

I'd be on board for a set of front cups if the price was right. Not even welded if I could save money that way. Just two tubes and plates in a flat rate box. I'd weld them out and fit them into my own arms.

I suspect there is a bit of a market for this kind of thing if you decide to run with it. Kind of like the "welder Series" of parts that cater to the street rodders.

sparks427 · 04-26-2014, 09:49 PM

I have no idea on the price but like txfirefighter said if they came unwelded as a "welder series" type of thing that would be cool too!

SCOTI · 04-27-2014, 03:09 PM

What ID on the cups? Some run 7" while others need 8" bags. Keep that in mind.

sparks427 · 04-27-2014, 10:33 PM

Do both and adj the price accordingly. Maybe do a few more of the more popular one or a few less of the less popular one or something.

mongoose · 04-27-2014, 11:10 PM

i'd say if you could do 8" cup so it fits all bags, and an upper bag plate for 100? wouldn't be bad... i'd leave them unwelded.. since you have to weld them in anyways.

sending a arms back and forth i can't see them being cheap to ship maybe could be viable for someone without a welder but still just shipping would be almost what it costs in the first place?

chevy_mike · 04-28-2014, 12:09 AM

I might be interested too.

**way2lo2** · 04-29-2014, 09:06 AM

These have an 8" I.D. $100+shipping might be doable with the upper bag bracket.

dec010974 · 04-29-2014, 02:48 PM

How much for the bagged cups only? My bags are mounted already. I'll be the first to buy.

**way2lo2** · 04-29-2014, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dec010974

How much for the bagged cups only? My bags are mounted already. I'll be the first to buy.

I don't have an exact price but I'm thinking about $75.00

aggie91 · 04-29-2014, 05:57 PM

I like the "welder series" idea too. The 8" id cup kit for $75 seams ok.

Is that 2 rings about 2" tall and 2 plates with the bag mounting holes in them?

sparks427 · 04-29-2014, 08:20 PM

75 for the unwelded setup sounds reasonable to me, and the 100 would be alright to if I didn't already have upper mounts already

Chevysdominate · 04-30-2014, 03:50 PM

For about 100 bones count me in too. I'm pretty much only interested in the cups welded or unwelded.

-praisethelowered- · 04-30-2014, 06:17 PM

The real value is in the short pieces of 8" pipe/tube. I searched all over for a remnant and came up with nothing- at least a couple of hours wasted there.
I ended up hand bending a 3/16" x 3" bar which was hard work and took another hour or so.

Cutting the round plate out of 3/16 with a hand grinder was another hour since curves take a lot of detail work

I wish I had found this thread.- I would defintely have hit you up.

tinydb84 · 04-30-2014, 07:38 PM

You can get the rings at Speedymetals

I bought mine and cut the bottoms out of a piece of plate. For $75 I would go with way2lo all day long

jlaird · 04-30-2014, 07:49 PM

Fabrication work looks good. Keep it up!

PAPABEAR · 05-01-2014, 10:49 PM

How about a c-notch kit for square body blazers? Nobody makes one that I can find.

PAPABEAR · 05-10-2014, 02:59 AM

PM sent

1milkman · 10-04-2014, 09:31 AM

Interested in the cups only as well.

**way2lo2** · 10-05-2014, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1milkman

Interested in the cups only as well.

$75.00 for cups, shipping included

04-25-2014, 02:39 PM	#1
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch I know there has been countless threads on cupping lower control arms and I've wondered if there would be much interest in being ably to purchase the bag pockets to modify your arms or even a service to modify or exchange your arms for a set with the dropped pocket. Also thinking about offering a weld in c-notch with a chassis specific boxing plates. We've been using these like crazy in the shop, just not sure if theres already too many options. Below is a c10 aired it with our simple bag kit, weld in c notch, 2" lowering block, and cupped lower arms Attached Images __________________ Dealer for Billet Specialties, Ridetech, Airlift, Vintage Air and others. Feel free to call, email, or PM for a quote. 216 481-5219 office 216 481-4240 fax 216 789-1647 mobile Way2Lo2@aol.com <----also my paypal http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/way2Lo2 Last edited by way2lo2; 04-25-2014 at 04:15 PM.

04-25-2014, 02:41 PM	#2
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch from stocker to airbagged cruiser for under $1500 Attached Images __________________ Dealer for Billet Specialties, Ridetech, Airlift, Vintage Air and others. Feel free to call, email, or PM for a quote. 216 481-5219 office 216 481-4240 fax 216 789-1647 mobile Way2Lo2@aol.com <----also my paypal http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/way2Lo2

04-25-2014, 03:50 PM	#3
sparks427 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: des moines, ia Posts: 99	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch I'd be interested in the cups if the price is reasonable!

04-26-2014, 11:13 AM	#5
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch I am interested in a weld in notch for the rear to fit my '85 suburban if that's something that may be on your radar. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

04-26-2014, 07:40 PM	#6
dec010974 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 907	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch I'm interested in the cups also. Maybe i'd send you a set of stock control arms and you send me the completed arms. Pricing is the name of the game. Also, would the uppers need altering or modifying? I was told that the upper control arms need to be pie cut to keep the uppers from binding.

04-26-2014, 07:58 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch I'd be on board for a set of front cups if the price was right. Not even welded if I could save money that way. Just two tubes and plates in a flat rate box. I'd weld them out and fit them into my own arms. I suspect there is a bit of a market for this kind of thing if you decide to run with it. Kind of like the "welder Series" of parts that cater to the street rodders. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-26-2014, 09:49 PM	#8
sparks427 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: des moines, ia Posts: 99	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch I have no idea on the price but like txfirefighter said if they came unwelded as a "welder series" type of thing that would be cool too!

04-27-2014, 03:09 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch What ID on the cups? Some run 7" while others need 8" bags. Keep that in mind. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-27-2014, 10:33 PM	#10
sparks427 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: des moines, ia Posts: 99	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch Do both and adj the price accordingly. Maybe do a few more of the more popular one or a few less of the less popular one or something.

04-27-2014, 11:10 PM	#11
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch i'd say if you could do 8" cup so it fits all bags, and an upper bag plate for 100? wouldn't be bad... i'd leave them unwelded.. since you have to weld them in anyways. sending a arms back and forth i can't see them being cheap to ship maybe could be viable for someone without a welder but still just shipping would be almost what it costs in the first place? __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

04-28-2014, 12:09 AM	#12
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch I might be interested too. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

04-29-2014, 09:06 AM	#13
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch These have an 8" I.D. $100+shipping might be doable with the upper bag bracket. __________________ Dealer for Billet Specialties, Ridetech, Airlift, Vintage Air and others. Feel free to call, email, or PM for a quote. 216 481-5219 office 216 481-4240 fax 216 789-1647 mobile Way2Lo2@aol.com <----also my paypal http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/way2Lo2

04-29-2014, 02:48 PM	#14
dec010974 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 907	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch How much for the bagged cups only? My bags are mounted already. I'll be the first to buy.

04-29-2014, 05:57 PM	#16
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch I like the "welder series" idea too. The 8" id cup kit for $75 seams ok. Is that 2 rings about 2" tall and 2 plates with the bag mounting holes in them? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-29-2014, 08:20 PM	#17
sparks427 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: des moines, ia Posts: 99	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch 75 for the unwelded setup sounds reasonable to me, and the 100 would be alright to if I didn't already have upper mounts already __________________ Adam-



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04-30-2014, 03:50 PM	#18
Chevysdominate Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Springtucky, Oregon Posts: 265	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch For about 100 bones count me in too. I'm pretty much only interested in the cups welded or unwelded.

04-30-2014, 06:17 PM	#19
-praisethelowered- Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 13	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch The real value is in the short pieces of 8" pipe/tube. I searched all over for a remnant and came up with nothing- at least a couple of hours wasted there. I ended up hand bending a 3/16" x 3" bar which was hard work and took another hour or so. Cutting the round plate out of 3/16 with a hand grinder was another hour since curves take a lot of detail work I wish I had found this thread.- I would defintely have hit you up.

04-30-2014, 07:38 PM	#20
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch You can get the rings at Speedymetals I bought mine and cut the bottoms out of a piece of plate. For $75 I would go with way2lo all day long __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

04-30-2014, 07:49 PM	#21
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch Fabrication work looks good. Keep it up!

05-01-2014, 10:49 PM	#22
PAPABEAR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: la puente so cal Posts: 51	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch How about a c-notch kit for square body blazers? Nobody makes one that I can find.

05-10-2014, 02:59 AM	#23
PAPABEAR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: la puente so cal Posts: 51	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch PM sent

10-04-2014, 09:31 AM	#24
1milkman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portsmouth, VA. Posts: 21	Re: Lower control arm cupping and weld in c-notch Interested in the cups only as well.

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