Caboobaroo Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Well since EA81 control arms will not fit into my EA71 wagon, I was thinking about making some, sorta like tubular a-arms. Does anyone have any experience making anything like this? I have the fabricating skill but I just want to get some ideas of what kind of stuff I'm gonna run into that might snag me up. Thanks Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeEyedBandit Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I built lower arm's for an 84 wagon, they were really easy to build. All I did was right after were the radius rod bolts into the control arm make a cut parrell to the holes, then weld about 31mm diameter tube the direction of the holes and another parrell to the back. Now take measurments for how long the need to be and cut and attach with your favorite method to the car. We used heim joints so you can adjust the caster and camber. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted April 20, 2004 Author Share Posted April 20, 2004 Ooooo sounds good. Do you have any pics of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeEyedBandit Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 When I get out of work I should be able to get some, if there is enough light and if not tomorrow morning. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted April 22, 2004 Author Share Posted April 22, 2004 *bump* Any pics of your control arms yet? I need to start making some and I actually did start a bit today but I would like some pics so I know if I'm goin in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeEyedBandit Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 hhhmmmmm I will defently have some tomorrow during the day, I have been working alot and have had no time when it wasnt raining to snap a few. If you can get yours pictured I can take a look and try to direct you. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam N.D.J. Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 31mm Tube?! is that OD or ID? If it is ID then whot thickness should one use? Where exactly does one get this stuff? How bout something just off the shelf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeEyedBandit Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 I think I used 1.25" OD. just figured since everything else is metric why not all the measurments . Like the 150mm lift and 6x140 conversion. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75skunkaroo Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 heres one pic that i have fer now http://usmb.net/gallery/75skunkaroos-pics/04030016_G -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeEyedBandit Posted April 26, 2004 Share Posted April 26, 2004 Sorry it took so long but here are the best pictures I can get. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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