Control Arm Homemade???

KJR93XJ · Apr 29, 2003

I was wondering if anyone has specs or has made some control arms them selves?? i have access to the machines but i'm not sure on the spec's and material needed. wondering if anyone could point me in the right directions.

looking for a 3" lift on a 93 XJ

I was wondering the bushing sizes to and were to pick up so??

Thanks

Fergie · Apr 29, 2003

Check this site out. He has some good write-ups, and one on CAs.

http://www.xjworld.4wdriver.com/

ChuckD · Apr 29, 2003

You can always use OEM bushings to get started, looking at my RE arms they look like they use the OEM size. I know NAPA has the OEM bushings. As far as tubing, anything DOM with at least a .25 wall.

Beezil · Apr 29, 2003

I agree with chuck....

for control arms that will see any amount of wheelin'......consider .250 wall to be your minimum.......1/2 wall on a crazy bonzo rig, and .375 juusssstttt about right.

KJR93XJ · Apr 29, 2003

I agree that .375 would be a good size and that OEM bushing would work good and are easy to get a hold of. But I'm still wondering on angle's and measurments, such as from hole to hole, and what not? Does anyone have a set of control arms that they can measure up for me and calculate the sizes??

Thanks for the help everyone

Ronbo · Apr 29, 2003

KJR93XJ said:
Does anyone have a set of control arms that they can measure up for me and calculate the sizes??

Factory control arms are 15.75" eye to eye. This length should be ok with the 3" lift you mentioned. It worked for mine.

JJ13 · May 27, 2003

CA's

I assume since your gonna build them yourself you are gonna weld them up...if that is the case go to chassis shop (www.chassisshop.com) and check into getting the parts to make you arms adjustable. That way when you decide to go bigger (and you will) you will allready have adjustable arms on your rig. That way the eye to eye measurements won't be as critical and you will find the adjustability very handy.

my 2 cents.... good luck

Herzog · May 28, 2003

I made a small write up on my club website about control arms. Maybe it will help.

http://www.bm4w.com/tech/control_arms/default.htm

Rocky · May 28, 2003

I agree, spend the time now and go adjustable. I was happy with 3" for about 4 months, now at 5". Build it heavy and you won't regret it!

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