ImTired Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 with the price of aftermarket front ends, and the shallow pocket i have regarding that sort of thing (id much rather some jugs over a couple arms know what im sayin' :yelrotflmao: ) i was wondering who here has built there own extended, drop style a-arms. sure, the shocks will be weak for a while untill i get 450 ones but i can live with that i dont do much jumping. anyone have any good plans they can scan for me that include basic jig building? i want them extended 2" and i believe theres a way i can lower the front end in the bottom arms without sacrificing travel too am i right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman4free Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 I built my own A- arms with uniballs on the bottom and heims on top. the hardest part will be getting some 1" chromolly tube with a .120 wall and having it machiened to fit the bearings or rubber grommits. that material is only used on the frame mounts upper amd lower so maybe 5-6 feet should cover it. my jig table is just basic I made a tab mount for the stock arms, then marked the center of the stock ball joints then just go from ther +2 +1 or whatever you want and weld a stud onto the jig. I can Email some pics if you want?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullet Man Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 host the pics, or upload them so we all can see. sounds cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman4free Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 that would require me to remember how to upload pics to my web site. not to mention the fact that my service is no longer compatable with my web page program. I'll work on it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 I am working on mine as we speak. The lower a-arm design is complete, and I started machining parts last friday. I only get about 1hour/week to use the mill so its slow going. Its actually going to be a new arm/spindle combo, should be trick. The hard part is going to be to design my aluminum upper without going billet ($$$). download AutoCAD 2007 from the autodesk website for free and ill send you my drawings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman4free Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 funny thing, you mentioned the machienining and forgot I had some hi miss alignment spacers made for the uniball and upper heim. I also machiened a set of cone washers myself to go into the stock spindle, real slick and supports a 3/8" bolt upper and lower. have a cad drawing for that but it's in autocad 2000. my pc won't support 2007 it's old. I guess all in all it isn't going to be easy unless you have a lathe handy or know someone who does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullet Man Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) e-mail me the pics i will post them up last350 at hotmail.com (remove spaces and insert '@') Edited January 26, 2007 by Mullet Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepew Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 scrape those pockets unless you have access to equipment and lots of spare time. I built a set but the parts and steel still cost me half of what I could buy a set for. It was the only way I could get exactly what I wanted and the time was worth the satisfaction. If you pattern a stock set make adjustments to the caster and camber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx7500hpt2 Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 You could also make them out of sheet metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman4free Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Lepew I like the clean look. I figure I have about 300$ into my arms and thats Needle bearings,heims,uni-balls, steel and tie rods. plus the custom made parts I made myself or had made for free. I figure the set I made is about the same as the roll design arms, so guessing I saved about 1k. I'd love to go into production but the liability is what is holding me back. I will get some pics today and try to get them sent or loaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 You could also make them out of sheet metal. what gauge is that? im deciding between .063, .090, and .125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gipperz Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I'm interested in this whole deal, what if a guy was to put together a weld up kit? I would be interested in purchasing it. Just an idea guys. Do you think that would eliminate the liability ? They do that with car stuff like sub frame connectors, roll bars and even back halfing a car when you tub it. :shrug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 id have to see how well mine turn out when im done. im still running into problems with my spindle design. im thinking a press fit with some small bolts to make sure it doesnt go anywhere, and is replaceable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx7500hpt2 Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 (edited) what gauge is that? im deciding between .063, .090, and .125. The bottom arm is .125 sides 14 gauge top and bottom, the top arm is all 14 gauge. I think LSR sells replacement yfz press in spindle shafts. Edited January 29, 2007 by rx7500hpt2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 The bottom arm is .125 sides 14 gauge top and bottom, the top arm is all 14 gauge. I think LSR sells replacement yfz press in spindle shafts. That would be very handy. THX for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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