Duff / Cage Radius Arm Help

[bighorn]

I bought a set of used Duff arms from a fellow bronco brother last week. The arms are huge! Cool, anyway the brackets to mount the arms didn't come with it and I knew that going into the deal.

So, I've got to fab some brackets up and I'd like to get some pictures of the orginal brackets so I can fab one up to go with the arms. I found a prefab bracket on ruffstuff that looks close but I'm not sure until I take some measurements of the arms and spacers.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/chassis-bracket-p-125.html

I also need some measurements or advice on how to determine the best position to mount the brackets. I'm running a 3.5" lift up front. Is it a set distance from the stock radius bracket or do you mount the arms and then locate the axle and mount the bracket?

 

[bronko69er]

Call up Suzy Duff, she can probably send you the original instructions (might have locations for the brackets) and sell you the brackets too if you want.

 

[SC74]

This is the best pic I have showing the CAGE brackets. You should be able to fab something up easily with some thick plate.

 

[Madgyver]

I believe it was 10" back from the original centerline of the stock radius arm bolt.

If I was to do it again I'd go back only 9" and test fit for clearance of the front drivetrain and steering.. A little stretch in the wheelbase could help. IMHO

These guys got some good brackets that may be cheaper...

 

[GaBronco]

Thats not what my Cage brackets look like! Was there an update?

 

[bigmuddy]

Bighorn did you get the DOM spacer that go between the heims and the frame brackets on the inside. They help to center the heims inside the brackets.

Ben

 

[bax]

I believe it was 10" back from the original centerline of the stock radius arm bolt.

If I was to do it again I'd go back only 9" and test fit for clearance of the front drivetrain and steering.. A little stretch in the wheelbase could help. IMHO

These guys got some good brackets that may be cheaper...

The # that sticks in my mind is 11 3/4'' I think Duffs could fix you right up.

 

[bighorn]

I did get the DOM spacers that go on the bolt. Is the bracket just plate the same width as the frame or is 1/2" narrower?

Anybody got a close picture of the bracket? All the pictures I have are from 20 feet away.

On a 3.5" lift do you use 2 degree or 4 degree bushings?



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[bax]

4 degree bushing is what i was told.

 

[bigmuddy]

I run 2 degree but I am going to go back to 4 degree. I know some others that have had terrible driving issues by going to the 7 degree bushings FYI. I tore my calf muscle but when I can I will try to post a close up of my brackets.

Ben

 

[TJK74]

Thats not what my Cage brackets look like! Was there an update?

Yep there was an update on the brackets. They now sit about 3/4" lower than the original ones did for a very good reason. I wish I would have gotten the new ones or they would sell the new style bracket to some of those like myself that could use them:-X

 

[GaBronco]

wow im actually kinda pissed... i just got mine on and hope they dont hit. oh man im gonna be hot if they do!

 

[bighorn]

Wow. What is the new dimension from the bottom of the frame to the centerline of the bolt....or what should it be?

 

[kyle]

http://www.robsoffroad.com/earlybroncoduffshock.php

 

[bighorn]

Nice pics. That helps a bunch!