Long arm materials>>>>the missing link

[RCP Phx]

Ive got everything else and Im almost done except for the bushing sleeves.I need some 2 5/8"x.188" wall DOM,anyone have a source for that???

[ChuckD]

I know Marmon Keystone here in CA, has just about any size round tubing that exists. You would have to buy a random 20' though.

[XJguy]

Try factorysteel.com.

XJguy

[RCP Phx]

Yeah, I can order a full stick but when I only need two 3" pieces that alot of bucks!

[rockwerks]

let me check with my suppler in the am...I will let you know

[RCP Phx]

Thanx,this is really starting to become a headache and hold things up.Ive called all over the US,its kind of a bastard child in size!

[Maximus]

Modesto Steel will carry it and they sell it by the foot so you dont need to buy a lot. (209) 526-5306. They do have a $25 minimum purchase though.

[XJguy]

The link to the place I sent you, will sell you even a sliver of tubing if thats all you need. Though cutting fees do add up :(

XJguy

[RCP Phx]

We have a winner!Thanks to all of you guys,particularly XJ Guy!Its on its way from Valley Steel!

[ZPD]

I don't know how they compare in price but I did buy some stuff from http://www.metalmart.com (mostly small peices though)
I got my main tubing from Modesto Steel.

[RCP Phx]

Again, thanks to all of you ! At this point in time I took the first person that answered the phone and said "no problem".I ordered 2' and it was 38$ to my door.Got the adjustable end with JJ's done today so I can concentrate on the crossmember and get some sleep(no worry's) while I wait for the tubing for the sleeves to come in.

[RCP Phx]

Well here goes another lost week.I called Factory Steel today to see where my order was,I found out that they "didnt" have it!So I called Modesto Steel,they say they got it,we'll see

[simonsxj]

Chassisshop.com have that size and will cut to any length.

[RCP Phx]

Thanks,I checked out their site.They dont show it but Ill bookmark them for next time!

[Uglygreenxj]

Are you still planning to use the OEM style rubber bushings? And if so, Will you have to have that tubing machined for the step? I finally got chance to check out the factory ones and see the step you were talking about.

[zjmike]

Rubicon Express sells the Barrels for the Stock rubber CA bushings..

they are only like $6 each and machined for the bushings...

[FernXJ]

I've never seen them! You won't happen to have the part#s on hand?? TIA Rensing

[RCP Phx]

When I ordered my JJ's and XD uppers from RE 2 weeks ago, I asked them about buying some sleeves,they said they dont sell them.Now in their 2003 catalog they show a new design sleeve and poly/rubber bushing! As far as needing any additional machining, I dont know yet,were only talking about another .030" and that may press in!

[REDXJ4FUN]

They will press in but I'm not sure if it will afect the flex and life of them . I did it a couple of years ago when building a set of arms for my jeep before I got lazy and bought a set.

[Joe]

I was also thinking of building some adjustable upper and lowers but a friend of mind is going long arm in the front and rear of his XJ so he sold me all four RE adjustable control arms for $200. So instead of doing the work I just decided to buy them.

Joe

[rockwerks]

check out this place....they will build your adjustable arms for you up to 36" for aroudn forty bucks each with 3/4 16 thread inserts on each end....perfect for teraflex rock crawler joints....

http://spidertrax.com/hardware.htm

[RCP Phx]

Thats a little small for a long arm set-up! I used 1-1/4"x12 Chromoly allthread in 2"chromoly tubing!

[rockwerks]

1 3/8" x 1/4 wall is what we used to run on several desert race trucks outta lake havasu city.....its plenty stout!...and most comp rigs...run the 3/4" 16 thread hiems.....

[rockwerks]

Thats a little small for a long arm set-up! I used 1-1/4x12 Chromoly allthread in 2"chromoly tubing!


Thats a littel over kill!:eek: :eek:

[RCP Phx]

Not for a daily driver and considering theyll probably take some hits.

BTW ;thanks to all that suggested Modesto steel,I got my sleeve material on Thursday.I hope to be done with the Long arms and new lift by Sunday!

[RCP Phx]

The sleeve material I got for the bushings is going to have to be machined for the step on the bushing.Do you know the numbers for the fit,Im thinking no more than .005" of press? TIA

[ZPD]

Well I was going to respond with I have no idea but then I remembered that I have a spare bushing and a set of dial calipers.
The minor diameter of the OD is 2.245 and the major diameter ranges between 2.280 and 2.3 (mine must be smashed or oval).
I think that I would try to get the bore of the sleeve to match the dimensions of the bushing with maybe only .002"-.003" of interference. Hope that helps. Post pics when you get done!

[ZPD]

BTW, how much did modesto steel charge for shipping?

[RCP Phx]

Im taking lots of pics,will have to figure a way to post them.As for the steel I bought 2' of 2-5/8"x.188" ,it was 15.50$, plus 6$ for the cut,plus 10$ to touch it,and7.00$ for shipping.Alot of charges but at least I got it!

[ZPD]

Originally posted by RCP Phx
plus 10$ to touch it,

:roflmao: :roflmao:
That is a good one. They will get you anyway that they can

[Gary E]

I have some tubing with an ID of 2.25, I am planning on pressing the bushing in place. Its a pretty snug fit up to the step in the bushing. When the bushing gets pressed in the step will hold it firmly in place.

[Safari Ary]

Originally posted by RCP Phx
Im taking lots of pics,will have to figure a way to post them.

If you can get 'em uploaded to your computer, shoot them to me in an email, and I'll host 'em for ya. Email is Ary01xj@vt.edu Peace

Ary

[RCP Phx]

Let me know what you can handle!Ive got 1 more pic to use up on this roll(long arm build).I always have them developed plus a "cd" so theyre 1024x768 format.

[Safari Ary]

I've got like 20MBs of free space right now and I can resize them as well. I don't promise to leave them up indefinately, but I'll leave 'em up for a while. Peace

Ary

P.S. Bandwidth isn't a problem