Lepew Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 There +2 +1 with Yamaha Yfz ball joints. Built all the parts myself with a Logan 10x25 lathe and a handy tubing bender minus the ball joints. The only problem I had with the fit is I could have moved the lower arm rear tube a 1/4" further foward, 6" rims will be real close to touching the lower arm in the back. Hope this helps any of you who may want to attempt this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 i think those are good lookin bro. if you dont mind, would tell use what you have invested in the set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave95.1 Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Looks damn good, I thought about doing something like that but figured I would mess up the geometry somehow. I was going to use automotive tie rod ends for the ball joints so i would be able to replace them easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCBanshee7 Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Looks damn good. Post some pics when you have it down on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepew Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I have around $200 in parts and materials. I have to give a thanks to Gary at Quicksand for sharing the info on where to get 4130 "chromoly" cheap. I used a Yamaha raptor or yfz450 ball joint because they are cheap, replaceable and greased and the most important thing is the tapered stud is longer to allow more clearence for the boot. They truely cost me around $2000 if I add the miller Tig welder. The geometrery is easy, the magic number is 20 degrees. place your ball joints 20 degrees on the end of the arm. I moved the shock mount out 5/8" to compensate for the longer arms adding to the ride height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKETMAN29 Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 you did one hell of a job on them, they look professional! now take what youve built, set up a jig on a weld table, make 50 sets, send them to a buffer, chromer and sell them for 325 a set, price for materials comes down huge in quanities! i could set you up with the chrome and buff shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfzr1 Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 you did one hell of a job on them, they look professional! now take what youve built, set up a jig on a weld table, make 50 sets, send them to a buffer, chromer and sell them for 325 a set, price for materials comes down huge in quanities! i could set you up with the chrome and buff shop! 358620[/snapback] That's the idea!!! How about 125 a set though You sell 20 of em and you have your welder and all else paid for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronicwatson Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 thats what i want to do when i get a shop that way i can pay for my stuff that i get for it i think it would be a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decon Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 did you copy the stock design and just extend? I was just wonderin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepew Posted April 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 did you copy the stock design and just extend? I was just wonderin. 358916[/snapback] I don't know exactly what you mean. You have to start with a stock a-arm to figure where everything is at. I place a stock arm in the jig to start then move and add the fixtures. Sorry Guys, It is fun but there wouldn't be enough money to be made to make a set of quality arms. My wife would probably run me over with her bike if I tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decon Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I don't know exactly what you mean. You have to start with a stock a-arm to figure where everything is at. I place a stock arm in the jig to start then move and add the fixtures. 358946[/snapback] yeah that's what I meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICK BOY Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 They look real good,give us ride report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 They look real good,give us ride report. 359005[/snapback] Word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 The geometrery is easy, the magic number is 20 degrees. place your ball joints 20 degrees on the end of the arm. 358618[/snapback] excellent information. just what i needed to hear. what did you use for the frame pivots one the lower arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepew Posted April 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 (edited) Edited April 24, 2005 by Lepew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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