dusterbd13
06-05-2008, 05:41 AM
so im about to start on the front end rebuild of my G-body based project. i already have bilstein shocks, 650 lb/in lowering springs, and 98 blazer spindles (two piston calipers and better hubs for the evntual C5 brake swap). im looking at doing the tall ball joint conversion, but the budget will not allow the SC&C parts. ive talked with marcus at lenght, so he knows my situation.
the vehicle is being built to compete in the GRM challenge, as well as be driven to florida for the event, and street use.
here are my budget friendly options that i have found so far.
1. UB machine upper control arms. they will make them to my specs for 110 a pair, accept stock style tall ball joints from afco for 15 each, and mount in the stock location with the stock hardware. my concern is that they are not bushed. its a metal on metal contact with a grease fitting for lubrication. any experience with these guys?
2. speedway sells an adjustable, rod ended upper control arm with a shorter mounting length for 180 a pair. this may requre frame modification, and at the very least new mounting points and hardware. it also is only availible for a screw in ball joint, which i do not know if the taper is the same or where to find them in the long length.
lastly, i have not been able to find any lowers with the correct taper for less than 44 each.
so someone please steer me in the right direction, or suggest parts i havent found yet. remember, cost is the key to all this, as i only have 1500 left in the budget for the rest of the truck.
Michael
the vehicle is being built to compete in the GRM challenge, as well as be driven to florida for the event, and street use.
here are my budget friendly options that i have found so far.
1. UB machine upper control arms. they will make them to my specs for 110 a pair, accept stock style tall ball joints from afco for 15 each, and mount in the stock location with the stock hardware. my concern is that they are not bushed. its a metal on metal contact with a grease fitting for lubrication. any experience with these guys?
2. speedway sells an adjustable, rod ended upper control arm with a shorter mounting length for 180 a pair. this may requre frame modification, and at the very least new mounting points and hardware. it also is only availible for a screw in ball joint, which i do not know if the taper is the same or where to find them in the long length.
lastly, i have not been able to find any lowers with the correct taper for less than 44 each.
so someone please steer me in the right direction, or suggest parts i havent found yet. remember, cost is the key to all this, as i only have 1500 left in the budget for the rest of the truck.
Michael