2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Test drive after new control arms...

[AKington]

Thanks for the info guys!

 

[Joe Mc]

I really looked long and hard at the DT Profab arms they're sharp looking. I ended up deciding I didn't want that look for my truck. At $390 for the DTs versus $240 for the Top Gunz I decided to keep $150 in my pocket for other things.

 

[SRath]

Build your own!

If you can weld, or know someone who can lay eight very simple welds for you, I don't think anything offered pre-made by the aftermarket can compete with what you can build with the control arm parts these guys offer: Forged Chromoly 2. 63" Ballistic Joint



Eight Ballistic joints,four left and four right thread inserts, and 4 short lengths of DOM tubing. Maybe 4 poly bushing ends to replace 4 of the Ballistic Joints if you think the road feel would be too harsh with Ballistic Joints on both ends (I don't think it would bother me). Two welds per control arm. Drill your mounting holes to 9/16". Presto. Easy-peasy. Super strong, fully adjustable, rebuildable, and greaseable. Not to mention flexible as all get out!

 

[AKington]

On a 1997, would I just have to drill out the upper control arm mounts to 9/16"? Are the stock bolt sizes 14mm lower and 12mm upper? Has anyone tried this setup?

 

[David411]

If you can weld, or know someone who can lay eight very simple welds for you, I don't think anything offered pre-made by the aftermarket can compete with what you can build with the control arm parts these guys offer: Forged Chromoly 2. 63" Ballistic Joint



Eight Ballistic joints,four left and four right thread inserts, and 4 short lengths of DOM tubing. Maybe 4 poly bushing ends to replace 4 of the Ballistic Joints if you think the road feel would be too harsh with Ballistic Joints on both ends (I don't think it would bother me). Two welds per control arm. Drill your mounting holes to 9/16". Presto. Easy-peasy. Super strong, fully adjustable, rebuildable, and greaseable. Not to mention flexible as all get out!

Interesting. .

 

[David411]

If you can weld, or know someone who can lay eight very simple welds for you, I don't think anything offered pre-made by the aftermarket can compete with what you can build with the control arm parts these guys offer: Forged Chromoly 2. 63" Ballistic Joint



Eight Ballistic joints,four left and four right thread inserts, and 4 short lengths of DOM tubing. Maybe 4 poly bushing ends to replace 4 of the Ballistic Joints if you think the road feel would be too harsh with Ballistic Joints on both ends (I don't think it would bother me). Two welds per control arm. Drill your mounting holes to 9/16". Presto. Easy-peasy. Super strong, fully adjustable, rebuildable, and greaseable. Not to mention flexible as all get out!

So you would just need to buy eight of those joints.

Buy some 1. 25" ID DOM tubing, screw the joints in and weld them on?

Thanks

Also why do you need four left and four right hand joints, why not just eight left hand?

 

[SRath]

Each control arm would have a left and right thread. They could then be adjusted without removal of either end of the control arm, just like a tierod, by simply loosening the jamnuts (forgot to include those in the shopping list) and turning the DOM in the middle. One direction lengthens and the other directions shortens both joints equally. The infinite adjustability would totally eliminate the need for the cam bolt setup.