"How to" extend upper lowrider A Arms

in this video we will show you how we extend upper a arms for a lowrider to gain that extended look (bulldog stance) as people call it! please call for quotes average cost is right around 350 a set if you supply the arms. (stock arms only) and pricing may vary based off what your looking for exactly
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[@GOD2GINO4EVER]

Thank God we got somebody sharing knowledge with us; the last time I asked a question about how to put one of these cars together, the man told me it was a secret. That was back in the 1980s; if you ask me I believe all knowledge should be shared with the public how to build these cars,,, thank you brother for sharing your knowledge with us🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿✌🏿

[@MrTheHillfolk]

That was some of the fun back then , you had to figure it out yourself. When you did figure it out yourself , you also knew it inside and out.

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

I agree it should be shared because alot of people will still take their stuff somewhere but some of us like to do it ourselves

[@southjerseysound7340]

@@MrTheHillfolk it was fun back then, I remember going to shows and talking to people for hours on how to make stuff work. It's crazy but some of the guys I used to hang out with back then were true OG's. I remember getting letters from the feds telling me that my phone had been tapped after they closed their investigation and they came to my work a few times to harass me. They tried to get me fired and it almost worked. But when my boss realized who they were investigating he saw it for what it was and realized it was essentially a fishing expedition and harassment.

[@YouStupidBunny]

Glad to see someone sharing custom build steps. Too many shops guard these "secrets" as if watching a Bruce Lee movie means you know Kung Fu.

[@dragzdoorz]

Awesome bro glad that there are still some guys out here that want to teach and that it's not always about the money 😎🙏👍

[@wrenchbender01]

Like it from Canada. Subbed based on this video. I like the clean language I can watch with my 10 year old son. Will be watching more of your videos.

[@acemogany6369]

I see you put the thing behind it so you could brace it so they both so it goes right back into place evenly but still you have to be careful that it's even and you always have to look at everything I've done a lot of fabricating to when you got to make sure everything is even to the way that you want it pictures of how much time and effort do you want to put into it

[@paulcochran1721]

Excellent work, video and presentation! Protect those eyes so you can admire your work for years to come!

[@fredroehl956]

Excellent timing bro was just starting to get withdraw from lack of lowrider knowledge, keep them coming bro excellent professional work props from Alaska

[@alexhoppos909]

thank you fred!!! doing more filming tmrw!

[@ramonpreciado5058]

Damn bro I been waiting for this video for the longest.thank you Alex

[@SINNER5150]

I do a bit of welding myself. Good to see someone showing a proper set up and weld! Nice job!

[@antonioramirez-gw3cw]

This is a whole learning experience, i just enjoy seeing people fabricate and gives me an inspiration to learn more

[@charliemanyen466]

Awesome video Alex thank you for taking time out of your busy day to share the knowledge on lowriding! Keep it up Vic

[@almightyjr9086]

awsome stuff I've always been a fan of lowriders and now i can learn and appreciate the work that goes into them. thanks for the schooling carnal keep up the good work you got a new subscriber for sure.

[@bobo4691]

Thank you. I'll apply some of what I saw here in a bunch of different things. You are really coming from a good place in sharing your knowledge. We're all moving toward a world where scarcity and conflict are passe` and life becomes an art form, and you are a great example of being the change you want to see.

[@jgjays6525]

I respect that Alex Thanks for showing us and not keeping it a secret i tip my hat out to you for that, i like that kinda thinking

[@jeepmoab1]

What? Somebody taking pride in their work......that's awesome! appreciate your videos

[@GLS80able]

thanks man im out here in africa and what you are teaching is going a long way we can as well start this indutry with guys like you showing the way it is , peace and love man

[@Iamwolf2348]

Why do you extend A arms

[@Coupeondaytons]

Great welds! Great info! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 👍

[@django364ss3]

Great info, goes more than lowriders, can be used for drag and circle track racing. Keep it up 👍

[@jakefriesenjake]

More than that yet! I have lowered my 81 Camaro 3", and put bigger tires up front (225-45-18) and I need more negative camber. I have way to many Shims in there right now and my camber is still positive! (almost 0°) I need to shorten mines! I massaged the fenders and rolled the lip, but still very close. I'll be cutting out 3/4" to 1". Possibly moving the ball joint 1/4" more to the rear while I'm at it to get a little more positive caster for straight line stability. Gona be some work, but less than having to "extend" Thanks for the video!

[@a.m.7191]

Thanx for the vids,and positive attitude about our lowrider community bro,

[@odiemarilla6096]

knowledge is power. thank you for sharing it. Im a journeyman and Im never scared sharing what i know with my apprentices because the more they know the easier and safer I will be. Back in the days when I was an apprentice the old journeyman were scared to share what they know coz its job security for them. I want the next guy to know as much as I or more. Im learning everyday good or bad, so thank you for sharing your knowledge no one can every take away your skill . peace

[@70cad22]

Beautiful work amigo. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge bro!

[@tomclark6271]

Very excellent welding man! Your mig welds look better than my tig welds. Shows how much more time spent cleaning and preparing is worth it.

[@thomasmanzano1504]

Grateful that you make these videos especially for guys like me trying to build my dream lowrider but don't have tons of money to pay shops and buy new parts so thank you

[@seagangstab2637]

My friend has a glass eye from using a grinder with a wire wheel and no safety glasses. You only get one pair of eyes.

[@rgraptor2542]

Not to mention the amount of times I've had one of those cutting wheels explode on me aswell, I prefer safety glasses and a face shield.

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

Let the Stupid and Dumb go blind if they don't want to use the little bit of brains they have. It irritates the shit out of me when I see how people don't care about safety.

[@krusher74]

@@rgraptor2542 i don't know why everyone seems to run the grinders without the guards! one slip and your fingers are in the back of that wheel, and the guards funnel the sparks away from you

[@petertaylor3424]

@@krusher74 i dont run a gaurd especially with a wire wheel . it gets in the way

[@h8ahurta]

@@krusher74 exactly but glasses are always WELCOME..

[@isaiahelisaia3165]

Much respect to u brotha. Ive been wanting to build a lowrider when i was young and saw my uncles, kita lealao, lowrider for the very first time. Keep up the great work.

[@QwynTech]

Subscribed just from this video. Thanks for the knowledge. I had this idea in my head and you totally justified me not being crazy. 🤙🏼

[@1028loscaddy]

Great video really appreciate all the info on how to try to do it yourself!!!!!!!

[@RuNutty]

Quality work Parè!! 👌🏽💪🏽🔥

[@hooligans_garage7465]

That’s a good video, I am looking to extend lower a arms. Thanks for the tips!

[@KikeVelasquez-qf2gc]

Three gold stars⭐⭐⭐ for Vic for trying to scare Alex🤣🤣

[@alexhoppos909]

hhahahahha failed attempt

[@dekebell3307]

Watched your video three times, then tried extending an old upper I had. Man, I butchered it...bad. About to try it again on the other one (now that I know what I did wrong). Thanks so much for sharing man, your ability to make this look so easy proves you're very skilled.

[@faithjones9157]

GREETINGS, HOW'D IT GO?

[@DG-ic1hg]

Thank you for the knowledge Alex!!

[@edon317]

Thanks for all of tha info U give that U really don’t have to U are VERY VERY MUCH SO APPRECIATED THANKS AGAIN BRO 💯💯💯

[@joeb9543]

Great Videos Brutha always appreciate the tips and knowledge not to mention the funny moments on the videos keep up the Wonderful job

[@davidwiley652]

Looks amazing! Excellent work....

[@TheUpperGlasscom]

Thanks for showing these I learn alot from your videos about how I like to do stuff so it's clean when there done not hacked up thanks for the info

[@davidadams5922]

Great shit man we need more lowrider love out there !!

[@jaivette]

Awesome work. I remember in the 70’s we had a v8 Vega that lost steering control at high speeds. We cut the upper ball joint off and moved it rearward to gain more caster and also installed eccentric control arm bushings. Problem fixed. Good video sir 👍

[@aperezp6528]

This has got to be the best video I've seen straight down to business, a arms looks clean can't wait to try it

[@alexhoppos909]

Thank you!!! Simple and clean factory look

[@mariovelazquez9138]

Great video! Appreciate the knowledge

[@abrahamsalcido9174]

Great job. Definitely sharing the wealth of knowledge is important. Definitely need the correct tooling for what you do. Thanks for sharing.

[@boldrobin5709]

Dude...I must say I'm super impressed by the way you wire wheel grind and cut with no eye protection... Way to go bro. You are probably one of those guys who has couple a spare eyes

[@eliudlopeztexas]

Much love for your enlightenment, love lowriders hope soon to build my s10 blazer, you guys give helpful details and i feel more confident on were the weak areas are to reinforce, god bless 💯

[@vintagespeed]

i like the work and the message, thanks for the vid!

[@BTrapr40]

I knew I like Alex for a reason, a fellow Lefty 💪🏽

[@tomkaraitiana6136]

Awesome bro, that a good attitude you have and a good lesson for anyone too learn. Thanks very much and I can tell you that I'll watch everything you put out. Awesome bro

[@c17green]

That is some really clean work you guys do. Nice job. I do metal work and if i was into low riders i definitely would do it like you guys .

[@SurferJoe46]

I am impressed with your quality work.

[@highspeednoblesgarage3152]

Excellent video. Had I known about this, I wouldn't have gone out and bought tubular A-Arms for my Chevelle!

[@webbofcpt]

I usually split mine between the bump stop and the ball joint but I'll have to give that a shot. Looks good bro 👍👍

[@mikez1569]

Love the videos bro a lot knowledge to take in Thanks! I have a 1970 impala I’m saving money to take to u guys!

[@gl1112]

Appreciate bro watched video and did my AArms came out almost cant say exactly as close cuz you taught me thanks

[@alexhoppos909]

That's what we love to hear!!! Good job man!!

[@gyffjogofl7676]

I had a small fragment of cutoff wheel embedded in my eye. It was fun.

[@w.a.k.sworld5458]

These guys do great work! I them to do my 1st lowrider.

[@kingsofcali5638]

You guys are dope bro. Teaching not many do it. Props.

[@margaritahernandez693]

Thanks for teaching me how to extend my arms

[@lorenzocanas5674]

Dam that’s such good work hands down and that why I went with you guys the first time. I was very happy with my set up on my monte.

[@ryaneast7125]

Mo knowledge transfer. Thanks Alex!

[@juliosandoval8244]

Good work I've seen ur videos you explain detail and you do good work.keep it up

[@stilltlrforlife]

Props to you cats for posting stuff like this, back in the day.. well the late 90s anyway, it was a big secret and we had to figure it out ourselves on how to make your ride stronger..god I miss my S-10 with 10 switches!! Had a pro hopper setup with mazzerachi pump heads wich is no longer around.

[@cristernaw]

Thank you for the knowledge really appreciate it

[@thafloodt.v.3472]

Nice vid, i think I'll be sending my car off too Alex. He takes pride in his work. I respect that. #💯

[@chrism8023]

You guys are awesome , ive been working body and paint since age 15 i hate how people say not to show people your allways going to have customers shit just for the name. I could do hydro set up if i wanted too. But if i get a car i wanna juice ill bring it to you just to have the name attached lol

[@carlpassarellirealtor2671]

Very Professional. Nice Welds!

[@alazanjoe]

That is some quality work Bro, all those extra steps you take to reinforce that arm are crucial. Good work and much success.

[@alexhoppos909]

Much appreciated

[@claudiomarin6291]

Nice nice vid!..thanks for video!...helped out a lot!

[@maxvolovich9407]

Big shout out from Canada! I have a friend that has a LOWRIDER. He asked me because I have done some work for him but I had to fad some work for him on other things some fab work and welding. I have always been a fan of lowriders my dudy wants me to think about getting into LOWRIDER work. The only guy where I am from doesn't have the time.and I have seen his work Love the videos and definitely will watch more

[@probablyhomer9338]

Nice job man. You’re an excellent welder. 👍

[@FastDaddy33]

excellent video...…...great workmanship!!!

[@reyzapata9375]

@ Vic, Your doing a Outstanding Job.👍🏽. Looking forward to meeting you and Alex when I being my 70 Impala in for some HOPPOS Love!!!. 😎🙏🏽🎉😇👍🏽.

[@richardfinney3179]

Very clean nice welding i was an union iron worker. Weldor. Fabrocator in seattle for 29 yrs and i grew up in a hot rod neiborhood building street rods and boats and hot trucks you do a nice job im doing a 57chevy sedan delivery with tubeular A arms and a 2018 camaro motor and the 10 speed trans 9 inch ford slamed in the weeds

[@loelco8162]

Good Work Thats way better than how they used to do it back in yhe day with a 1" plate welded by the ball joint

[@ChopsMahone]

Phenomenal video. Thanks man!

[@212therio]

Found this while looking for el Camino coilovers, vic get to work. Great info

[@rubengarcia5559]

Badass clean work. Homie I learn something today even tho I won't use it , but love to knw how it's done. Ty.

[@messylaura]

great vid. one thing you might want to mention for 'beginners' is the triangular shape to A arms and keeping the correct geometry as you did with the spindle still in place, if you extend a square everything stays in parallel, if you extend or reduce a triangle (like in a roof chop) some stuff needs to be bent to match the new angle. its knowing what to bend and what to keep 'square' that might catch out some

[@constantinelopez9821]

Awesome video brother really full of information good tips and overall quality💯

[@romalara8263]

My boy u guys do bad ass work

[@MrCarburetor]

Really enjoyed this video !

[@COLDWARCLASSICS]

Frickin beautiful !!

[@blackblack8224]

You know your ish bro thumbs up

[@robertreyes6551]

Get to work Vic! Bad ass tutorial man. Keep up the good work.

[@shannonbrown7659]

Awesome video!!

[@_JerryLopez_]

Awesome vid... u guys have mad skills!!! Props! Thank u for sharing! Wish I could that what u do...

[@danielalvarez722]

Thank you for the knowledge I want to see the hopper one next

[@michaelboyle9512]

Come on Vic! Get to work! The stock A arm modification tricks are really cool for you to show. People who come up or learn these tricks from old timers don't usually share them. I appreciate it. I'm researching tig stainless tubular A arms for a custom look and ride height.

[@PMStacker72]

Those were mine, you did a great job as always, fyi it’s off a 77 MC, Thanks Alex, Art & Whole Entire Team @ Hoppos!

[@systempressurized2614]

Get it "those were mine". Funny

[@stayhooked9499]

Great. Job mAn, that was a good message at the end

[@kevinhornbuckle]

New subscriber here. Great video. Quality work. Thanks.

[@34boo]

Great welding and fab, looks very strong and safe

[@dontaya8203]

Wow great video.....and THANK YOU for wanting to teach. I understand you guys need to make money.....but just because you teach us watching how to do this dosen't mean we still won't go out and get someone else to do the work. But when we have time to try and do things like this ourselves it makes you feel a little better about your project knowing you did the work yourself. So I salute you from teaching us.....Thank you

[@Daniloveg42]

Thanks you for this good lesson nice job bro

[@davidcallahan5157]

Nice work Alex!

[@FlakeBoss]

Wow have times changed. These look awesome! Could you do another video of extended a arms for a hopper? Thanks man your channel is awesome!

[@jmarco4331]

I worked at the GM plant that stamped out thousands and thousands of these arms every shift. They were a corporate control arm stamping. The major difference was the bushing and ball joint combination spec. By each division Chevy, Pontiac, Olds ....

[@jamesmcclelland9547]

Excellent work 👍

[@mike305mike]

Get to work Vic stop messing up Alex's videos lol j/k Thank you guys for sharing how to videos for us that want to learn more. Some shops keep everything such a secret like WE don't know how it's done. Now WE understand more why certain things cost so much. The work that goes into these cars with such precision and perfection. These videos are very helpful for anyone who wants to learn. Thanks again brother Keep up the great work.

[@ImGdiddy]

Quality work and nice finish welds. Wish that I could do as well.

[@swatson0061]

Awesome welds man. Keep it up.

[@davidgore3187]

Thank you brother.

[@MrSteve01974]

Wow bad ass work brother!!💯