Long arm materials>>>>the missing link

[RCP Phx]

Ive got everything else and Im almost done except for the bushing sleeves.I need some 2 5/8"x.188" wall DOM,anyone have a source for that???

 

[ChuckD]

I know Marmon Keystone here in CA, has just about any size round tubing that exists. You would have to buy a random 20' though.

 

[XJguy]

Try factorysteel.com.

XJguy

 

[RCP Phx]

Yeah, I can order a full stick but when I only need two 3" pieces that alot of bucks!

 

[rockwerks]

let me check with my suppler in the am...I will let you know

 

[RCP Phx]

Thanx,this is really starting to become a headache and hold things up.Ive called all over the US,its kind of a bastard child in size!

 

[Maximus]

Modesto Steel will carry it and they sell it by the foot so you dont need to buy a lot. (209) 526-5306. They do have a $25 minimum purchase though.

 

[XJguy]

The link to the place I sent you, will sell you even a sliver of tubing if thats all you need. Though cutting fees do add up

XJguy

 

[RCP Phx]

We have a winner!Thanks to all of you guys,particularly XJ Guy!Its on its way from Valley Steel!

 

[ZPD]

I don't know how they compare in price but I did buy some stuff from http://www.metalmart.com (mostly small peices though)
I got my main tubing from Modesto Steel.

 

[RCP Phx]

Again, thanks to all of you ! At this point in time I took the first person that answered the phone and said "no problem".I ordered 2' and it was 38$ to my door.Got the adjustable end with JJ's done today so I can concentrate on the crossmember and get some sleep(no worry's) while I wait for the tubing for the sleeves to come in.

 

[RCP Phx]

Well here goes another lost week.I called Factory Steel today to see where my order was,I found out that they "didnt" have it!So I called Modesto Steel,they say they got it,we'll see

 

[simonsxj]

Chassisshop.com have that size and will cut to any length.

 

[RCP Phx]

Thanks,I checked out their site.They dont show it but Ill bookmark them for next time!

 

[Uglygreenxj]

Are you still planning to use the OEM style rubber bushings? And if so, Will you have to have that tubing machined for the step? I finally got chance to check out the factory ones and see the step you were talking about.

 

[zjmike]

Rubicon Express sells the Barrels for the Stock rubber CA bushings..

they are only like $6 each and machined for the bushings...

 

[FernXJ]

I've never seen them! You won't happen to have the part#s on hand?? TIA Rensing

 

[RCP Phx]

When I ordered my JJ's and XD uppers from RE 2 weeks ago, I asked them about buying some sleeves,they said they dont sell them.Now in their 2003 catalog they show a new design sleeve and poly/rubber bushing! As far as needing any additional machining, I dont know yet,were only talking about another .030" and that may press in!

 

[REDXJ4FUN]

They will press in but I'm not sure if it will afect the flex and life of them . I did it a couple of years ago when building a set of arms for my jeep before I got lazy and bought a set.

 

[Joe]

I was also thinking of building some adjustable upper and lowers but a friend of mind is going long arm in the front and rear of his XJ so he sold me all four RE adjustable control arms for $200. So instead of doing the work I just decided to buy them.

Joe