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Here's my idea. I want a long arm set up and instead of shelling out money I really don't have I've decided to build it myslef. I've read several articles on the subject and so I have a basic understanding on what's invovled. However this is my first real fabrication project and I need alittle assistance. I'd be building them with an experienced fabricator and he'll be welding them for me and making sure I don't f-up too bad. :nono:
(Photos from old_man's write up: http://www.4x4getaways.com/LongArms.htm )
I want a set up similar to this:
Not sure if all long arms have the upper arms mounted on them, but that's how i'd like to do things.
So for the joints I've decided to use RE Super Flex joints on the frame mounts and on the upper arm. For the axle side of the long arm i'll be using plain ole' rubber.
Now for the questions...
+ Is stainless steel weldable? :dunce:
+ What size tubing should I use? 1.75" OD with a wall thickness of .120" Chromoly?
+ What size (adjusting) bolts should I get for the arms? Would Grade 8 bolts be suffice? These will be the bolts welded onto the superflex joints and screwed into the long arms:
+ I'd like to have the arms mount on the transfercase crossmember, so I was thinking of either building my own or buying the rusty's HD crossmember and toughin' it up and welding on the mounts for the long arms. (I know Rusty's stuff is crap, but I firgure if this peice is weak i'll be able to add more metal to it...or not? :wow: )
Thanks Guys. atriot:
And thanks old_man for the write up, it's the only reason I want to fab up my own arms! You got me hooked man... :viking:
(Photos from old_man's write up: http://www.4x4getaways.com/LongArms.htm )
I want a set up similar to this:
Not sure if all long arms have the upper arms mounted on them, but that's how i'd like to do things.
So for the joints I've decided to use RE Super Flex joints on the frame mounts and on the upper arm. For the axle side of the long arm i'll be using plain ole' rubber.
Now for the questions...
+ Is stainless steel weldable? :dunce:
+ What size tubing should I use? 1.75" OD with a wall thickness of .120" Chromoly?
+ What size (adjusting) bolts should I get for the arms? Would Grade 8 bolts be suffice? These will be the bolts welded onto the superflex joints and screwed into the long arms:
+ I'd like to have the arms mount on the transfercase crossmember, so I was thinking of either building my own or buying the rusty's HD crossmember and toughin' it up and welding on the mounts for the long arms. (I know Rusty's stuff is crap, but I firgure if this peice is weak i'll be able to add more metal to it...or not? :wow: )
Thanks Guys. atriot:
And thanks old_man for the write up, it's the only reason I want to fab up my own arms! You got me hooked man... :viking: