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Dick Cepek Long Arms on 3rd Gen

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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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Dick Cepek Long Arms on 3rd Gen

Dont know if anybody has done this or not so I was simply trying to find out. I did a search and nothing on the 3rd Gens came up. If someone has made them work on a 3rd Gen please post pics and comments. Thanks in advance

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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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A few photos of the 06 with a 10 inch lift and the 3rd Gen Arms..






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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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cinch...who makes those arms??

to the original poster...don thuren is currently in the process of makeing a set of arms for us 3rd gen guys.

later, dustin
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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Definately, who makes those arms?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Lsufan78
cinch...who makes those arms??

to the original poster...don thuren is currently in the process of makeing a set of arms for us 3rd gen guys.

later, dustin
How do you get on the list with Don Thuren?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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You can email Thuren at dthuren@aol.com or call him at (805)886-9250 and leave a message because he usually doesn't answer.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Got them from a Major Suspension Co. You send send me a PM and I can tell you where.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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pm sent. Those look pretty kewl.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Looks very similar to the Full Throttle Suspension set up, but I would wait to see what Don comes out with.
http://www.fullthrottlesuspension.co...%20GALLARY.htm
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Looks like a hack job......especially the track bar drop. Geometry doesn't look right. Something doesn't look right with the upper CA mounts on the axle end either....

Wait and see what Don comes up with.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Looks like a hack job......especially the track bar drop. Geometry doesn't look right. Something doesn't look right with the upper CA mounts on the axle end either....

Wait and see what Don comes up with.
You can think what you like. This set up is on my personal 06 2500. Top Gun Customz liked the set up so much he is going to build a few long arms him self and try them out. I did't come on this site to be bashed or put down. I posted some photos in responce to the Dick Cepek Long Arms for the 3th Gen. I really could careless what you think to be honest! The only thing I need is longer Break lines.



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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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Yes...I agree with Cowhand.

It looks like the lower CA will hit the upper CA with and reasonable amount of uptravel.

All show and no go I am guessing.


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How much lift are you running...hence the minimal amount of sway bar drop?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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It has a 10 inch lift on it now. About to add a 3 inch spacer and add new arms.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Talk about some serious caster changes as the suspension cycles!

The drop brackets doesn't look very stout either. And are the bars even on the same plane?
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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You people crack me up I love coming to this site. I look back at all the people who bought the Dick Cepek Longs arms from me wonder who took the idea to (Ben Owner) at Extreme Suspensions I did. I bet you did't know about 65% of his Long Arms have failed due to crapy bushings and weak metal they are made of. Best of all Ben at Extreme Suspensions wanted a set of these same arms to copy a while back when the 3th Gen came out in late 02. The place that are making these arms have changed the set up so that the arms will not so called hit one another when used off road. Back to these so called chity arms.. Full Throttle wants $1150.00 a set No cam kit. Whiplash has them for $1099.00 includes: upper and lower links w/bushings, link brackets, camber kits, and hardware wonder. Funny how Theres kits look a lot like the ones I have on my truck funny how that works. I welcome all feedback. But intill you have seen the truck in person or taken a ride don't bash. I have lifted well over 15 2006 3/4 & 1 Tons for the local Dodge Dealer with this same 10 inch kit. Wonder why they don't have any problems nor the customers with the lift or arms.

Here is a photo of A Full Throttle Lift with a so called Long arm kit



Here are some photos of an 05 Dodge 3/4 He has the Same arms .. His are a lot closer then mine.



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