Off Roading DT Profab Control Arms

[Kissfan113]

Has anyone out there ever had any experience with DT Profab control arms, I am lookin at a set to replace my bent up stock control arms and hopefully cure my tire rubbing issues up. Any help is appreciated

Kevin

 

[Fishin Guide]

Has anyone out there ever had any experience with DT Profab control arms, I am lookin at a set to replace my bent up stock control arms and hopefully cure my tire rubbing issues up. Any help is appreciated

Kevin

I do not have them, but a buddy does. They sem to be pretty stout and he has not had beding issues that he had with the stockers. I don't know if you would gain any clearance, my gut says no, but I am not sure.



I am considering a set myself.



Dave

 

[biggy238]

I've had mine in the 1/2" longer version for almost two years now... I'm pleased... . NO rub, no installation problem... .



Only problem i've had is a leaking axle seal that keeps the passenger side oily and covered in residue so you can't see them nicely Nice welded constuction and thick powder coating. Definately built to hold the weight of our cummins.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

My 285's do not rub my DT arms.

 

[Fishin Guide]

My 285's do not rub my DT arms.

My 285's do not rub my stock arms. Are the DT arms supposed to provide additional clearance?



Dave

 

[San Felipe Bob]

I have 35's on Hummer wheels.

1/2" longer DT arms and no rubbing even at full lock!



SFB

 

[Kalaehina]

Did you have to help the axle forward a bit when you installed the DT arms?

 

[San Felipe Bob]

Forward Back sideways.

They are a bit tough to get the arms into the brackets on the axle.

I installed mine 1 side at a time.

I put the arms on the frame 1st.

I used a come along attached to a point on the frame to pull the axle forward and backward as needed.



SFB

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I have had them for a few years now. I got the ½ forward ones too. Do one at a time. They might be a bear to get into the mounting brackets.

 

[Kalaehina]

Truck off the ground, on jack stands? Or on the ground?

 

[Kalaehina]

Hey HEMI, was it hard to get to the top bolt on the passenger side because of your 4 inch exhaust?

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Hey HEMI, was it hard to get to the top bolt on the passenger side because of your 4 inch exhaust?

I don't remember, but I don't think it was a problem. Leave the truck on the ground as it sits.

 

[Kalaehina]

Thanks for the info, I've had my DT's sitting in the garage for a a year and a half, I think it's time to install them.

 

[biggy238]

I did mine with Jackstands under the frame, wheels and tires off. I also had two floor jacks under the axle to help arrange it.



One thing I did... I took the trac bar loose at the axle end. When the suspension unloads, the trac bar swings the axle to the driveside when weight is unloaded which make the links a P. I. T. A to get into place. I just unbolted it, moved the axle where I needed it and the links popped right in.



I had more trouble out of getting the nuts on the bolts for the top links at the frame than anything else. A piece of tape in a socket would have made that easier.



I think it took 3 hours altogether. . fighting with the little brother and such... . a very relaxed pace.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I think it took 3 hours altogether. . fighting with the little brother and such... . a very relaxed pace.

I hear ya. It took me about the same amount of time. Maybe longer.



This is a good thread w/ pics from San Felipe Bob. How Bob did the install in just in a half hour ( post # 1) still amazes me. :-laf



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73443

 

[Kalaehina]

OMG I remember that thread, I'm in it, maybe I had these things sitting in the gargae for almost 3 years! I too remember the 1/2 hour statement because the first time I attempted to install the links, I got stuck with the passenger side bolt in less then 1/2 an hour!

 

[jrobinson2]

My brother and I just put new bushings in all four control arms on his truck, it took about 2 hours, we removed the arms one at a time and turned the caster bolts to line up the holes, no jack, no stands, no problem



Jared

 

[biggy238]

Well... . My caster bolts had both been rounded off (previous owner) and one of my factory control arms was bent... probably 1. 5" bow at the center... . So I could see alot less time on a truck that hasn't been beaten on. .

 

[Kissfan113]

OK, i went with the 1/2 inch forward bars, they look great and seem to be holding up quite well. The only gripe i have is that the polyurethane bushings squeak a bit more than the factory ones did, but if that is the worst of my complaints it isn't much.

I am very happy with the arms, and would reccomend them to all looking at them

Kevin