step by step

http://www.jonaadland.com/Z28/Mods/L...minumLCAs.html

i bet a monkey could do it

 

Haha i tried that before I bought my BMR arms and phr. I just couldnt find the spacers / reducers needed to fit it, i was trying to find them stepped like the pre made ones include.

Now i have two junk aluminum tubes, and 4 spare rod ends for my bmr's. Dont matter though initially i ordered the wrong length tubes.

 

On that same site he also has a diy panhard bar

 

Nice stuff, a real good website.

 

That is a great website. That's what I call smart engineering.

Tom

 

I could just be an idiot, but wouldnt aluminum be lousy for chassis support? I know steel is heavy and all, and as far as the stock pieces go, balsa wood is better, but aluminum seemt too soft for chassis reinforcement.

 

yeah, i wouldnt ever use aluminum for my control arms. they may be stronger pound for pound, but steel is just plain stronger, period.

 

The load on the LCA's and PHR never varies more than 20* from being linear. If it was something that had a lot of side-loading it would be an issue, but they should be plenty strong for street use (unless your local roads are more like spaces between potholes.)

 

Guys,
Those control arms are more than strong enough for the application. Keep in mind the size of the tubing...1.125" Keep in mind it is a chassis race shop that sells the aluminum tubing... http://www.colemanracing.com/section/index.htp?id=638
Here is a quote from the following website;
http://www.luminum.com/

" 6061 This heat treatable alloy provides very good corrosion resistance. It takes finishing very well. Easily welded, 6061 is about as strong as mild steel, making it a widely used general purpose alloy. It is easy to machine and, when annealed, it is very workable, retaining its qualities if it is heat treated without aging. End uses of this alloy include aircraft landing mats, marine vessels, structural and architectural components, storage tanks, highway signs and many components in transportation equipment. "

This is from another website...
http://www.bostoncenterless.com/properties/resulta.cfm
"Applications
Commonly used in the manufacture of heavy-duty structures requiring good corrosion resistance, truck and marine components, railroad cars, furniture, tank fittings, general structural and high pressure applications, wire products, and in pipelines."