xj2

does anybody know where to get heim joints. im planning on making some upper and lower control arms for my 6 inch lift. i think that a heim joint would fit the tightest. any advice on how to start fabricating these arms would be greatly appreciated.

chrisdm4

i like http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/ for brakets and joints. I would start off by just making a rough skech of what you want to do. Get some measurements for how much DOM you will need. Other people can charm in on this too.

89eliminator

i would go with a flex joint, like the johnny joint, for control arms. they are rebuildable and greasable.

chrisdm4

Yeah i would only use the heim joints for your supention. What axles are you going to be running?

PingPong

Not all heim joints are crerated equal. Keep in mind to buy stuff big enough for your rig. By the time you do that and buy mis alignment spacers, you are not far off a decent flex joint.

xj2

right now im just stock with the 30 up front and 35 in the back. im thinking by next spring ill put in an 8.8 in the back. and ild love to run something better up front. any suggestions?? i thought about taking the front end off a scout???

littleleonard0909

I can sale you some lca that are brand new with jonny joints for $175 adj up to 10in of lift

89eliminator

what size tires do you plan on running?

xj2

probably 31's maybe 33's depends on what i can get for cheap. , ( little leo, thanks for the offer but i just bought some uppers that should fix my problem, the lift i got came with some longer lca's)

89eliminator

the Dana 30 will handle those tires easily. no need to worry about upgrading the axle.

xj2

i already jacked up the cv on the passenger side. but yeah i guess your right the 30 will be ok. im just rough on my jeep.

chrisdm4

Yes this is true