Where is the best place to get a double steering arm? I am almost done with my SOA and the dude that is doing it for me called and said that the one I have wont work for an fj-40(which when I bought it the guy said it would work). So any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated so I can actually drive it again.

Thanks, Sean

www.extremebends.com

He listed one the other day for $225 I think.

You can weld up your own if your a really good welder...Personally I would have a pro due it due to the importance of a quality weld on a steering component.
I had one fabricated years ago, by a pro. Heavy duty arm, never had any problems.....:skull:

Thanks fellas, I might end up having one built it looks like.

Thanks, Sean

I bought one of these... $225 + shipping.

<a href = "http://www.aqualu.com/FJ40%20Pics/FJ40.html"> Aqualu Industries </a>

<img src="http://members.surfbest.net/cruisers@surfbest.net/arm.jpg">

Thats what Im looking for, thanks. Is the top of the arm closer to the steering box than the bottem of the arm?

Thanks, Sean

I have the Aqualu arm on my FJ40 and have no complaints. The quality of the casting and the machining is outstanding. That is not a bad price to pay for such an important part of your rig.

Originally posted by Actnjacksn
Thats what Im looking for, thanks. Is the top of the arm closer to the steering box than the bottem of the arm?

Thanks, Sean

Yes the top is closer, I think it compensates for the fact that the tie rod connects to the relay rod so it doesn't reach quite as far.

yeah your right, I was just making sure cause the picture made it kinda look like they were even so Iwas just checking. Thanks for all the help everyone, I ordered it today(wont be here till Tuesday though damn it, oh well what can ya do).

Thanks again, Sean

For $225, aren't you better off buying a set of Hy-Steer arms :jester:

Where Beanz? With a true land cruiser bolt pattern not mini truck.

Oooops :emb2:

Originally posted by Cruiser Ken
Where Beanz? With a true land cruiser bolt pattern not mini truck.

You could always swap the knuckles to large pattern then run Hy-steer arms. I have large pattern knuckles in stock for using with both types of arms. I'll even offer some $$ for you small pattern knuckles and arms. All of your other disk front end parts bolt right up so it's an easy swap.
one other thing, the large knuckles I carry are from 60 series Cruisers not mini truck, not that it makes any difference.

steven@extremebends.com

Originally posted by Mud Guppie


You could always swap the knuckles to large pattern then run Hy-steer arms. I have large pattern knuckles in stock for using with both types of arms. I'll even offer some $$ for you small pattern knuckles and arms. All of your other disk front end parts bolt right up so it's an easy swap.
one other thing, the large knuckles I carry are from 60 series Cruisers not mini truck, not that it makes any difference.

steven@extremebends.com

So what does a high steer setup run? From a cost stand point I still think it's cheaper and easier to just get a double arm.

Originally posted by Cruiser Ken


So what does a high steer setup run? From a cost stand point I still think it's cheaper and easier to just get a double arm.

You're right, from a cost stand point the double arm is cheaper

double arm $225 USD
high steer setup $350ish USD

Ya, ya, I know I don't have any of that info on my page, I promise the page will be done by June 1st (2005)

The high steer setup gets your tie rod a lot higher, which could help it survive a bit longer
I personally haven't decided which one I like the best.
Either arm setup can be machined to use with non factory tie rod ends.
It's just a choice of $$/personal opinion I guess.

Up here in B.C. Canada you don't want to get caught running a welded steering arm. I have several customers that have gone through Motor Vehicle Inspections with the double arm with zero problems (isn't that right Crawlin Cruiser).