"New" lower A-arm question. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gottwake · 11-14-2008, 11:50 PM

Why do you need to weld-in an 8" or 10 " ID pipe around the bag? Cant you just weld in a plate at the bottom of the a arm and cut a hole in the upper half? I mean you can add supports and such, but It just seems like it would have the same effect. If you welded the plate in all the way around and used 3/8".?
(Sorry to bogart the pic jlard)

woodwright · 11-15-2008, 12:10 AM

That would probably work, others would know better than me. Just make sure you cut enough out of the top area to have plenty of room around the bag. Here's how I did mine

gottwake · 11-15-2008, 12:19 AM

Looks all factory...

scotts62 · 11-15-2008, 12:41 AM

I dont see why it wouldn't, i actually like that better

Spray-Bomb · 11-15-2008, 12:56 AM

Well not that is necessary for everybody, but I dropped my cups lower than the bottom of the arm, so mine actually rides lower than plating the bottom

But I definitely like that idea

gottwake · 11-15-2008, 01:16 AM

I think I am going to do that. I like the idea of the pipe but I agree that this is also a good idea.
Question...When I install the lower a arm, is it centered between the mount & u bolts equally?

Spray-Bomb · 11-15-2008, 03:23 PM

There should be lil "pins" that stick out of the X-member & some holes in the cross shaft of the A-arms to line them up

IIRC when I put mine on my truck the front hole is the one you line up to

gottwake · 11-15-2008, 10:11 PM

about those little pins....There not the ones in between the ubolt holes are they? Gotta pic?

jlaird · 11-16-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gottwake

about those little pins....There not the ones in between the ubolt holes are they? Gotta pic?

yes, they line up with a dimple in the a-arm shaft. They are easy to overlook. Make sure the "click" in.

gottwake · 11-16-2008, 11:39 AM

cool, are those shafts "handed" meaning is the bolt on the right or left side of shaft or no matter...equally spaced.

11-14-2008, 11:50 PM	#1
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	"New" lower A-arm question. Why do you need to weld-in an 8" or 10 " ID pipe around the bag? Cant you just weld in a plate at the bottom of the a arm and cut a hole in the upper half? I mean you can add supports and such, but It just seems like it would have the same effect. If you welded the plate in all the way around and used 3/8".? (Sorry to bogart the pic jlard) Attached Images __________________ Blazer Project Last edited by gottwake; 11-14-2008 at 11:52 PM.

11-15-2008, 12:10 AM	#2
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: "New" lower A-arm question. That would probably work, others would know better than me. Just make sure you cut enough out of the top area to have plenty of room around the bag. Here's how I did mine __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

11-15-2008, 12:19 AM	#3
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: "New" lower A-arm question. Looks all factory... __________________ Blazer Project

11-15-2008, 12:41 AM	#4
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: "New" lower A-arm question. I dont see why it wouldn't, i actually like that better __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-15-2008, 12:56 AM	#5
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "New" lower A-arm question. Well not that is necessary for everybody, but I dropped my cups lower than the bottom of the arm, so mine actually rides lower than plating the bottom But I definitely like that idea __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

11-15-2008, 01:16 AM	#6
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: "New" lower A-arm question. I think I am going to do that. I like the idea of the pipe but I agree that this is also a good idea. Question...When I install the lower a arm, is it centered between the mount & u bolts equally? __________________ Blazer Project Last edited by gottwake; 11-15-2008 at 01:21 AM.

11-15-2008, 03:23 PM	#7
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "New" lower A-arm question. There should be lil "pins" that stick out of the X-member & some holes in the cross shaft of the A-arms to line them up IIRC when I put mine on my truck the front hole is the one you line up to __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

11-15-2008, 10:11 PM	#8
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: "New" lower A-arm question. about those little pins....There not the ones in between the ubolt holes are they? Gotta pic? __________________ Blazer Project

11-16-2008, 11:39 AM	#10
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: "New" lower A-arm question. cool, are those shafts "handed" meaning is the bolt on the right or left side of shaft or no matter...equally spaced. __________________ Blazer Project



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