building my own control arms

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building my own control arms
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skip1100
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I would build a jig using the stock arms and then bend some tube and just contect the dots
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unusualfabrication
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Only bad thing about the SD.com arms are if you aren't running a 22" wheel you lose lift because the upper balljoint binds because of the angle used to lay the 22's. I have a set in the shop right now with this problem and I'm going to end up building the guy a new set of uppers and lowers. If you have the skills, knowledge, and tools, I say go for it, otherwise there are alot of good ones on the market.
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mindlissmetalfab
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Edited: 5/7/2008 6:18:38 PM by iLLblazer

I have no problems with lift out of my SD arms on 20s. I am running drop spindles and a taller upper cup and it untucks the 20s by like 3" with a 4.75 BD and RE7s.

As for this guys post. There is SERIOUS R&D work into the better control arms on the market. If you don't know where to start already, chances are you should be buying arms. No offence.

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