Lower control arm skids
07-02-2012, 09:06 PM
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these such an awesome and easy idea that I decided I wanted to do these today.
me and my dad knocked them out in about 20min
they probably arent as strong as yours since I placed them on the inside because it was easier that way
but still a huge upgrade over stock
and for the low low price of FREE these will work just fine
me and my dad knocked them out in about 20min
they probably arent as strong as yours since I placed them on the inside because it was easier that way
but still a huge upgrade over stock
and for the low low price of FREE these will work just fine
07-02-2012, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
these such an awesome and easy idea that I decided I wanted to do these today.
me and my dad knocked them out in about 20min
they probably arent as strong as yours since I placed them on the inside because it was easier that way
but still a huge upgrade over stock
and for the low low price of FREE these will work just fine
me and my dad knocked them out in about 20min
they probably arent as strong as yours since I placed them on the inside because it was easier that way
but still a huge upgrade over stock
and for the low low price of FREE these will work just fine
07-02-2012, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
these such an awesome and easy idea that I decided I wanted to do these today.
me and my dad knocked them out in about 20min
they probably arent as strong as yours since I placed them on the inside because it was easier that way
but still a huge upgrade over stock
and for the low low price of FREE these will work just fine
me and my dad knocked them out in about 20min
they probably arent as strong as yours since I placed them on the inside because it was easier that way
but still a huge upgrade over stock
and for the low low price of FREE these will work just fine
07-02-2012, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CherokeeChick
Nice looking welds, did you do that?
07-02-2012, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
if you were referring to me, that's my dad's handy work. I'm still learning.
09-03-2012, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by FISHIES848
Yeah haha that's me. I wish I had a DC arc welder, they'd be so much better
09-03-2012, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
these such an awesome and easy idea that I decided I wanted to do these today.
me and my dad knocked them out in about 20min
they probably arent as strong as yours since I placed them on the inside because it was easier that way
but still a huge upgrade over stock
and for the low low price of FREE these will work just fine
me and my dad knocked them out in about 20min
they probably arent as strong as yours since I placed them on the inside because it was easier that way
but still a huge upgrade over stock
and for the low low price of FREE these will work just fine
09-03-2012, 11:02 AM
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MIG machines are easy to use, and make a pretty weld. At the same time SMAW machines have been around over 100 yrs, and in capable hands can make just as pretty of a weld. Also it is easier to weld thicker materials with it.
Personally I own 3 mig machines and 2 SMAW machines.. and I use them about equally.
LCA skids are an awesome idea. I have always made my own out of 3"x.25 flat stock. As long as you attatch both sides, and to the axle it is very effective.
09-03-2012, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by PingPong
MIG machines are easy to use, and make a pretty weld. At the same time SMAW machines have been around over 100 yrs, and in capable hands can make just as pretty of a weld. Also it is easier to weld thicker materials with it.
Personally I own 3 mig machines and 2 SMAW machines.. and I use them about equally.
LCA skids are an awesome idea. I have always made my own out of 3"x.25 flat stock. As long as you attatch both sides, and to the axle it is very effective.
09-03-2012, 12:15 PM
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Yeah they came out good. Heres what mine look like. Was thinking what of you add gussets to both sides(parellel to the axle)
Attachment 127732
Attachment 127732
09-03-2012, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
This can happen from running Poly Bushings too.
09-04-2012, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by PingPong
MIG machines are easy to use, and make a pretty weld. At the same time SMAW machines have been around over 100 yrs, and in capable hands can make just as pretty of a weld. Also it is easier to weld thicker materials with it.
Personally I own 3 mig machines and 2 SMAW machines.. and I use them about equally.
LCA skids are an awesome idea. I have always made my own out of 3"x.25 flat stock. As long as you attatch both sides, and to the axle it is very effective.
