Lower control arm diameters?

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lostcreek21

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Location

Gresham oregon

• Nov 16, 2003

• #1

Hey, I'm planning on making my own LCA's. I'm wondering what size diameter metal I should use? I will probably put a bend in it. Can I get bushings out of my old control arms and put them in my new ones until I buy some? Thanks for any help

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Nov 16, 2003

• #2

Most are 1 1/2" tubing,what size dies do you have?You could re-use your bushings but the biggest issue is machining the bushing sleeves to use factory bushings!

 

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lostcreek21

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Location

Gresham oregon

• Nov 16, 2003

• #3

I can bend 1/2", 1", 1 1/4" 1 1/2", 1 3/4", 2". What do you mean machine. The bushings aren't a certain size? I was thinking about taking round tube and welding it to the end if the LCA and put the bushing in it. How would I do it?

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Nov 16, 2003

• #4

Stock bushings(the outer shell) have a shoulder on the last 3/8".You have to use 2 5/8"x .188" and then machine the area for that shoulder(I forget exactly how much)!