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07-26-2007, 11:11 PM
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Building Control Arms
Anyone ever built their own? I just looked at the Air ride tech ones and am still in awe of how much they are. Any pointers or input is greatly appreciated!
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07-27-2007, 07:51 PM
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Re: Building Control Arms
I have some for sale if interested in lowers 245.00 shipped to your door. Look at my page and you will see. Let me know Anthony
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07-28-2007, 10:57 AM
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Re: Building Control Arms
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Anyway, I've built some tubular arms before for a customer. What I did was build a jig using the OG arm, then built the new ones from tubing using the jig. These were for a lowrider, where the upper a-arms needed to be extended. It was a two-piece jib to where I could spread the base to achieve the length I wanted. I think I used 1/2 stock for the bushing side, cut a hole and press the bushings in. The ball joint was the bolt in style, so I just used 1/4 plate for that, then jig it all in with the tubing. John
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster  Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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07-28-2007, 02:38 PM
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Re: Building Control Arms
Good to see you back in action!
 I'm having a hard time finding tubing to fit the bushings I'm using, you got any idea of where I can get tube beside Sims? |
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07-28-2007, 09:26 PM
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Hollister, CA.
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Re: Building Control Arms
I know what yout mean...you need exactly dimensions....
What you need is some DOM tubing. Or you can take like a piece of 3/8, 1/2" by 2" flat...bore a hole, press the bushing into take. Then insert the flat into the notched tubing of the a-arm. KInda hard to explain. John
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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07-28-2007, 11:40 PM
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Re: Building Control Arms
Gotcha, I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and order some DOM. I'm willing to skimp on some things here and there, but suspesion, brakes, and steering a would not ever fall into that catagory! I think if I make one set, I will make a jig so the next set are easy!
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