: Radius style long arms


kennyb
11-15-2001, 06:08 PM
I did the search and all I came up with was some ford stuff. Not very helpfull. I currently have the RE 3.5" super flex kit. I want to fab my own radius style long arms, and get rid of my upper arms and the weak ass upper mounts. I want to make them adjustable as well. I figure on using schedule 80 or .25" DOM. Right now Im thinking about going with the Spidertrax.com materials. I wouldn't mind finding some better joints though. Ones similiar to my RE joints. What the hell are those called anyway. the ones on Spidertrax look kinda weak. I do like them as far as taking care of the adjustable part. Anyway, let me see how you did it or hear your suggestions. And just to get this out of the way on my part. :flipoff2: thanks!
k

orbitcat
11-15-2001, 06:43 PM
I think RE and Currie both sell the joints separate. Give em a try.

cmk
11-16-2001, 12:25 AM
Yes, RE and Currie will sell you their joints for about $40 each. BUT, the last time I bought them from RE, they would not sell them with a threaded stud on them so I had to weld on my own.

BTW, I think 0.25" DOM is just a *little* puny for that application.

Avalanche Engineering is also selling bits and pieces now to fab up your own stuff.

If you want to buy RE stuff, talk to my buddy at www.offroadtoystore.com . He gets RE stuff at the same price as if you were to go direct through RE. What you gain is not having to deal with RE's crappy customer service ... IMO.

cm "tell Mikey at OTS that Kenny sent ya'" k

Trango
11-16-2001, 08:19 AM
When you are welding to the RE spherical bearing housings, leave the threaded locking collar in, to avoid deformation.

Trust me on this.

Bob, the threadchaser