Homemade A-arms?

[big95xj]

Is it possible to build a-arms at home? I have a friend that fabs his own control arms for his A Mod dirt car, so you would think it would be... And I mean like +2 not stock. Has anyone done this? Any info is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks Bryant.

[n811]

I've seen a guys that were just extended at the ball joint end

[dezertfreak]

With some basic fabrication knowledge it can be done. I've built 5 sets for me and my freinds for about 1/2 of the price you could buy them for.

Build yourself a good jig, because the arm is only gonna be as good as the jig is.

[TAZ450r]

http://www.atvcenter.se/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=11482

[big95xj]

Ok so if i do go ahead and decide to make a set, what size tubing and all that will i need(wall thickness, etc.) Taz, can you find that in english? THat looks like an awesome build that i would love to read about if i could...

Use this site to translate... http://translate.google.com/translate_t

It's quite an interesting build but there are 12 pages of it!!

[jonboy]

Not to be a biggot but, I did see quite a few flaws in this guys build. The fabrication was impressive none the lease. His butt end weld to the tubing should have been sleeved and rosette welded for strength. that will be a break prone area. His stem set up was neat but if that thing moved after a jump it could spell disaster, plus the bearing would then bind and bust. Also his chain sprocket hub was on backwards and dirt will fill in the open space where it should have sealed to the hub and cause bearing failure.

[dezertfreak]

Originally posted by big95xj
Ok so if i do go ahead and decide to make a set, what size tubing and all that will i need(wall thickness, etc.) Taz, can you find that in english? THat looks like an awesome build that i would love to read about if i could...

I used 1" .120 wall DOM for the lowers, and 1" .095 wall HREW for the uppers.