I have found some old homebrew longarms plans
Long Arms
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6' of 2"x.25" DOM tube = $60
Treaded tube adapter part # PP-TA15 = $16 x 2
@ HYPERLINK "http://www.polyperformance.com/tube_adapters.htm" http://www.polyperformance.com/tube_adapters.htm
Machining to turn OD of Tube adapters from
1.75" to 1.5" = $20
Upper control arm bushing sleeve = $7 x 2
Lower control arm bushing sleeve = $10 x 2
@ HYPERLINK "http://www.RubiconExpress.com" www.RubiconExpress.com
Upper Control Arm bushing = $7 x 2
Lower Control Arm bushing = $10 x 2
@ AutoZone
2.5" Currie Johnny Joint with Welded Stud
and hardware = $50 x 2
@ HYPERLINK "http://www.offroadjeepparts.com" www.offroadjeepparts.com
3' of 1.5"x1.5"x3/16" wall square tube = $5
@ Local metal scrap yard (price may vary)
3"x3/4" 16tpi bolt = $3 x 2
16tpi3/4" nut = $1.5 x 2
16tpi3/4" jam nut = $3 x 2
@ Local hardware store
that I am useing to fabricate my longarms and want to first thank the author and ask if anyone has any updated advice/pic or suggestion on refinements to these somewhat "beefy specifications"-I have recently fitted an 12'-inch long mild steel tube re-enforcement inside what passes for the XJ frame rail channel for some new 5/8"-inch dia bolts to attach the control arm mounts and crossmember but have some lingering doubts if 2"-inch .250 wall DOM will be a little bit of an overkill-
As always,thanks for any and all input .
bxj
Long Arms
----------------------
6' of 2"x.25" DOM tube = $60
Treaded tube adapter part # PP-TA15 = $16 x 2
@ HYPERLINK "http://www.polyperformance.com/tube_adapters.htm" http://www.polyperformance.com/tube_adapters.htm
Machining to turn OD of Tube adapters from
1.75" to 1.5" = $20
Upper control arm bushing sleeve = $7 x 2
Lower control arm bushing sleeve = $10 x 2
@ HYPERLINK "http://www.RubiconExpress.com" www.RubiconExpress.com
Upper Control Arm bushing = $7 x 2
Lower Control Arm bushing = $10 x 2
@ AutoZone
2.5" Currie Johnny Joint with Welded Stud
and hardware = $50 x 2
@ HYPERLINK "http://www.offroadjeepparts.com" www.offroadjeepparts.com
3' of 1.5"x1.5"x3/16" wall square tube = $5
@ Local metal scrap yard (price may vary)
3"x3/4" 16tpi bolt = $3 x 2
16tpi3/4" nut = $1.5 x 2
16tpi3/4" jam nut = $3 x 2
@ Local hardware store
that I am useing to fabricate my longarms and want to first thank the author and ask if anyone has any updated advice/pic or suggestion on refinements to these somewhat "beefy specifications"-I have recently fitted an 12'-inch long mild steel tube re-enforcement inside what passes for the XJ frame rail channel for some new 5/8"-inch dia bolts to attach the control arm mounts and crossmember but have some lingering doubts if 2"-inch .250 wall DOM will be a little bit of an overkill-
As always,thanks for any and all input .
bxj