Radius arms

[tiessen]

Next question, for anyone who has custom radius arms (originals made longer), what is involved here. Is this a cut and weld issue, with some gusseting for strength and then moving the stock mounts backward? Re the mounts, how far back do you know to put them?

Cheers
Dale

 

[Kyle K.]

Hey Dale, i am in the process of this operation now , i have two ideas going, both are based on the same idea. First the length i am going for is the same length +- 1/2 of the OEM arms from a classic bronco ... cause i later plan to swap a classic bronco dana 44 front in... anyway the second base point is using heim joints on the end versus the oem squeeze bushings. The first idea is basically a direct copy of the zimmermans which is to cut out the old threaded stud and weld on a rod that will show like15-17inches more and goes further down the oem arm for strength. My followup idea is possibly using a rod with threaded ends or adapters to attach tot he oem arm and a joint at the other end. Waiting on parts right now but should come together soon. i'll repost with measurements at a later date.