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08-29-2012, 09:52 AM
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Brought my impact gun to school today. I was talking to a buddy about how it was making my backpack super heavey as we walked in, next thing I know a cop is trying to arrest me for possession of a fire arm.
08-29-2012, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mikefrost
Ok guys so I think I wanna tackle building a pair of long arms for the '95. I don't really know where to start but obviously I'm going to be doing a lot of research into the subject. I guess first thing I'll need to get started is a parts list. I already have 5' 9.5" of 2" OD 1/4 wall DOM I got from Jimmy (will that be enough) and what other parts am I going to need?
08-29-2012, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Brought my impact gun to school today. I was talking to a buddy about how it was making my backpack super heavey as we walked in, next thing I know a cop is trying to arrest me for possession of a fire arm.
08-29-2012, 10:05 AM
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My biggest advise is to distribute the load of the frame brackets over a pretty large area. Also make sure all the welds have good penetration. Suspensions can produce a lot of stress. I've repaired 3 jeeps with control arm brackets ripped off and 1 with a track bar bracket ripped off. Ballistic makes a very good product and the customer service has gotten a lot better.
08-29-2012, 10:10 AM
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You can't say bomb on an airplane lol
08-29-2012, 10:16 AM
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Mike....I did all the research on this when I owned that steel.
Yes...you can use those uppers...you just need to build lowers.
Yes...you have enough tubing....
Use JJ's at the frame side, and bushings on the axle side
Check these out...I recommend them:
http://www.trail-gear.com/rod-ends-and-link-material
The Creeper Joints....inexpensive...strong...rebuild-able....you can get the tubing inserts from them too.
Also...if you are looking at crossmembers to emulate...I love Clayton's.
http://claytonoffroad.com/product_in...roducts_id/174
Let me know if you have any questions. I was ready to do this...but decided to go LCOG so will not lift enough for long arms.
08-29-2012, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by zwhiz
at least you know theyre watching out for you guys...
You can't say bomb on an airplane lol
08-29-2012, 10:24 AM
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Mike....I did all the research on this when I owned that steel.
Yes...you can use those uppers...you just need to build lowers.
Yes...you have enough tubing....
Use JJ's at the frame side, and bushings on the axle side
Check these out...I recommend them:
http://www.trail-gear.com/rod-ends-and-link-material
The Creeper Joints....inexpensive...strong...rebuild-able....you can get the tubing inserts from them too.
Also...if you are looking at crossmembers to emulate...I love Clayton's.
http://claytonoffroad.com/product_in...roducts_id/174
Let me know if you have any questions. I was ready to do this...but decided to go LCOG so will not lift enough for long arms.
Yes...you can use those uppers...you just need to build lowers.
Yes...you have enough tubing....
Use JJ's at the frame side, and bushings on the axle side
Check these out...I recommend them:
http://www.trail-gear.com/rod-ends-and-link-material
The Creeper Joints....inexpensive...strong...rebuild-able....you can get the tubing inserts from them too.
Also...if you are looking at crossmembers to emulate...I love Clayton's.
http://claytonoffroad.com/product_in...roducts_id/174
Let me know if you have any questions. I was ready to do this...but decided to go LCOG so will not lift enough for long arms.
08-29-2012, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mikefrost
I plan on doing full frame stiffeners as well for it to do just that. I've got a big Millermatic 200 here so weld penetration shouldn't be an issue. I'm sure I'll be bending your ear a bit once I get started with all of this
08-29-2012, 10:37 AM
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Frosty I agree with Jimmy on the Johnny Joints at the frame side instead of bushings, however I think with long arms you want the front of the lower arms to have a flex joint also. The less binding the better.
My LCAs have JJs at both ends and they're quiet and flex really well
My LCAs have JJs at both ends and they're quiet and flex really well
08-29-2012, 10:39 AM
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Frosty I agree with Jimmy on the Johnny Joints at the frame side instead of bushings, however I think with long arms you want the front of the lower arms to have a flex joint also. The less binding the better.
My LCAs have JJs at both ends and they're quiet and flex really well
My LCAs have JJs at both ends and they're quiet and flex really well
08-29-2012, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
Frosty I agree with Jimmy on the Johnny Joints at the frame side instead of bushings, however I think with long arms you want the front of the lower arms to have a flex joint also. The less binding the better.
My LCAs have JJs at both ends and they're quiet and flex really well
My LCAs have JJs at both ends and they're quiet and flex really well
08-29-2012, 10:50 AM
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