Thanks
i wont be doing the pressing in of the parts, ball joints, etc. I am not confident enough in my ablities to do it, and i dont have a press. id have a reliable shop do them.

 

A shop floor press is WAAAAAY easier than my vise/press tool; it's like a extra pr. of hands. I'd hate to see your stock or aftermkt A-arms get marred. Most vises throat depth is only ~6". So since I couldn't put a 2x4"s in to protect, it had tiny vise marks on my arms. A shop press wouldn't have to contend w/. that issue, I think. So in short, I don't want to see your arms get damaged or have powdercoat marred. Good luck.

 

thanks..first i gotta find the arms LOL
i wanted to find tube type arms.. like the kind you see with an airbag kit.. but i cant find them unless i go airbag..

 

I did a quick search. I found some (Mevotech) for $110 for uppers. No mention of lowers. Called em a direct OE upgrade. From what I understand, they fit all platforms. IDK if it fits SS specifically, but would think "all platforms " covers it.
It would take some more research to locate other brands. And verify SS fitment. I know they're aftermkt 4wd arms & lifted 2wd stuff for 2wd. FabTec or is it FabTech I think. But I hear ya, not everyone can throw on AirRide setups just to get their A-arms.

 

yeah the 03 SS has torsion bars and not front springs, so that might play into "if it will fit" questions for sure.

 

Great write up Mike, and I think your dad would be very proud of the trubute. The truck is beautiful and you have put alot of dedication and work in it, and it shows.

 

Thanks Carl. that means alot to me!

 

that truck looks PIMP great truck bro!

 

looks good mike.

 

looks awesome!

just curious... what did you expect the mods to get mad about?