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07-28-2010, 01:21 AM
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Name: AsTroSS
Title: problems start @80 psi
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Low cost control arms
I would like to show my latest creation - low budjet and longer control arms for my lifted 2 Gen.
At first I cut off the rubber isolators from new control arms (they were originally made for 2008 Ram), becasue Gen3 control arm lenght is not correct for my lift (3 inch lift)
I also mesured my original axel geometry and I decide to move my axle 20 mm forward, I also made drawing with Autocad to see how much axle transfer to forward will change the control arm lenght- now my control arms are 19 mm or 3/4 inch longer (also the tire/wheel is in the center of the fender)
Also the arms are little bit offset to give more tire clearance.
Now my 37 tires will clear and I do not have to affraid to tire/body contact.
Here are the pictures:
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07-28-2010, 01:22 AM
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Name: AsTroSS
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and few more pictures ..
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Ram 2500 '98 QC 12V Cummins 4x4 automatic --->project: T-25
Ram 1500 ‘ 97 QC 12V Cummins conversion 4x4 automatic - ->project: T-15
Superb '21 -TDI 2.0 CR-205hp
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07-28-2010, 01:29 AM
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Name: smoken02
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What size is the material?
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14' Cummins C/C DRW 3500 4x4 G56
94’ Reg Cab 4x4 Just Rollin
R.I.P
02 Dodge QC/SB 4x4, Drag Comp,BD RAD, ARP studs, DDP HRVP44, HTT 62/71/14,SDX 200's,Killer B, Goerend trans,Billet input shaft, Billet Flexplate, AirdogII 200gph pump
13.16 @ 104mph 1/4 mile
Aaron
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07-28-2010, 01:34 AM
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Name: AsTroSS
Title: problems start @80 psi
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If I remember correctly : 60x40x4 mm or 2.35x1.57x0.16 inch
the stock gen3 short control arm was 60x30x2
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Ram 2500 '98 QC 12V Cummins 4x4 automatic --->project: T-25
Ram 1500 ‘ 97 QC 12V Cummins conversion 4x4 automatic - ->project: T-15
Superb '21 -TDI 2.0 CR-205hp
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07-28-2010, 01:38 AM
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Name: smoken02
Title: Too Much Time
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Mild steel rectangle tubing. Does it matter if its round or rectangle?
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14' Cummins C/C DRW 3500 4x4 G56
94’ Reg Cab 4x4 Just Rollin
R.I.P
02 Dodge QC/SB 4x4, Drag Comp,BD RAD, ARP studs, DDP HRVP44, HTT 62/71/14,SDX 200's,Killer B, Goerend trans,Billet input shaft, Billet Flexplate, AirdogII 200gph pump
13.16 @ 104mph 1/4 mile
Aaron
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07-28-2010, 01:43 AM
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Name: AsTroSS
Title: problems start @80 psi
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It depens , will the tires hit the control arms or not.
Like you see my arms are offset for more room for tires
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Ram 2500 '98 QC 12V Cummins 4x4 automatic --->project: T-25
Ram 1500 ‘ 97 QC 12V Cummins conversion 4x4 automatic - ->project: T-15
Superb '21 -TDI 2.0 CR-205hp
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07-28-2010, 01:48 AM
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Name: smoken02
Title: Too Much Time
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AsTroSS
It depens , will the tires hit the control arms or not.
Like you see my arms are offset for more room for tires
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How far from center are your arms offset. This is a good idea. Also what was your lengths center to center?
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14' Cummins C/C DRW 3500 4x4 G56
94’ Reg Cab 4x4 Just Rollin
R.I.P
02 Dodge QC/SB 4x4, Drag Comp,BD RAD, ARP studs, DDP HRVP44, HTT 62/71/14,SDX 200's,Killer B, Goerend trans,Billet input shaft, Billet Flexplate, AirdogII 200gph pump
13.16 @ 104mph 1/4 mile
Aaron
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07-28-2010, 01:56 AM
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Name: AsTroSS
Title: problems start @80 psi
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Europe
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After my control arm build I found this useful picture from another forum.
The joinst are also offset to give full droop.
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Ram 2500 '98 QC 12V Cummins 4x4 automatic --->project: T-25
Ram 1500 ‘ 97 QC 12V Cummins conversion 4x4 automatic - ->project: T-15
Superb '21 -TDI 2.0 CR-205hp
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