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Old May 29, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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Suspension Upgrade Started

Having access to a machine shop enables me to machine some custom parts for my upgrade. I machined these for the rear stabilizer bushings. Front bushing brackets are next.

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Old May 29, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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What are those made of?
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Material is 6061 Aluminum billet.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Re: Suspension Upgrade Started

UMI fabricates some heavy duty ones, not sure what exact type of aluminum, but these look beefy tho.. and look very nice.. Are they lighter than your stock ones?
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Old May 29, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Re: Suspension Upgrade Started

Originally Posted by cruzin1
Having access to a machine shop enables me to machine some custom parts for my upgrade. I machined these for the rear stabilizer bushings. Front bushing brackets are next.
Cool pieces but clearly overkill for the application. Why not sculpt them more for weight?
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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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Slightly heavier than stock clamp, but offer more rigidity than stock clamp.
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