I am trying to build the cheapest possible lift I can right now. And I want to make my own U/L control arms I am just wondering if 1/4in wall tubing would be strong enough I figure the Diameter would be about 2in. I'm a newbie to fabricating but you gotta start somewhere so I figure now is a good time.
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building control arms
- Thread starter Inisadow
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xj92
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- Junction City, KS
2" diameter with 1/4" thick is fine. If you're good at welding, then go ahead and start learning to fabricate. If you're learning to weld too, start on bumpers and stuff first to get your welds good.
jjmat3
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- Big Bear & Lancaster
How about 2" square 1/4" wall tubing? I have several feet of that laying around. Anyone used square tube? (thought I saw pics of someones rig w/ square) Hmmmm......
- Location
- Indiana-Missouri
the 1/4" thick 2" flavor is a good choice, go with it.
you can absolutely use square for arms.
round is a great shape to use since it has good strength omni-directionally.
square is nice and strong in 2 planes, and positioned correctly, can work to your advantage
you can absolutely use square for arms.
round is a great shape to use since it has good strength omni-directionally.
square is nice and strong in 2 planes, and positioned correctly, can work to your advantage
VegasAnthony
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- Las Vegas
been doing some research on this
what would you suggest to build onto box steel as far as the ends
wouldnd using round DOM be easier for finding rod ends inserts etc
any write ups on this???
what would you suggest to build onto box steel as far as the ends
wouldnd using round DOM be easier for finding rod ends inserts etc
any write ups on this???
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mgolden
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- Longview, WA
Take a look at these Ranch control arms, made out of square stock:
http://www.4x44u.com/pub/k2/am4x44u/installs/rancho/ranch3.htm
I have a set of these on my XJ (only because they were damn near free!). The down size is it's kinda hard to make square control arms adjustable.
-Mike
http://www.4x44u.com/pub/k2/am4x44u/installs/rancho/ranch3.htm
I have a set of these on my XJ (only because they were damn near free!). The down size is it's kinda hard to make square control arms adjustable.
-Mike
VegasAnthony
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- Las Vegas
so how do they work heims on the ends??
oh that link dosnt work
oh that link dosnt work
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- Fort Wayne, IN
JTwthaXJ
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- Raleigh, NC
I'm looking into doing the same thing...I've been looking at using 2" OD .250 wall DOM or chromoly for my arms, but I need to know some lengths for stock (uppers and lowers) - about a 5.5" lift. Can't really take my daily driver apart. I am looking into getting the Daystar polybushing kit and using those in place of johnny joints or heims, for the time being.. I have my basic design in mind I just need to get my dimensions together to get the ball rolling on this (I need new tires and my M/T wheels have been sitting in my room for too long need to get the jeep up another 2" to fit the 31s.)