Looking to build long radius arms

[jeremy70bronco]

I want to build some new longtravel radius arms and wanted to now if anyone had a set so i can get some info off them.. like how long they are and how much caster for a 3.5" lift.. and any other info would be nice.

 

[bronc50]

I'd say just buy them how much is your time worth?

 

[jeremy70bronco]

i have lots of time to build them.. just need some dimensions.

 

[Punisher]

You can usually get them from the junkyard for a good deal. Look for any f150 or broncos up to 79. I think they are all the same.
Iv made three sets out of stock arms and some 2x4 tube.

 

[jeremy70bronco]

i have a set of stock arms and tube to make the build, just need the info so i can get started.

 

[Punisher]

When I made mine I just added 13" to the stock length. I can't help you with the caster cause I cut and rotated the knuckles so I really didn't have to put caster in my arms.
I guess you could put your bronco at stock height measure it then up to how much you want to lift it and measure it again to know how much you need to put on the arms.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Contact "Lars" here on the board and ask him about his "Lars Bars"

 

[garberz]

You don't need to add any caster over a stock arm. By adding more length, like 10", that will add about 2 degrees more caster just because it will be mounted farther down the frame. More than likely you won't be able to run 7 degree bushings with longer arms, because the front pinion angle becomes too severe. How tall of coil springs are you using?

 

[jeremy70bronco]

i only went to a 3.5" lift

 

[70_Steve]

Contact "Lars" here on the board and ask him about his "Lars Bars"

I have a Doc file that's just a collection of Lars' posts (and a few others) and pics from his write-up on the NorCal Bronco's site. It's what I used to build mine. PM me your email address and I'll send it along...

 

[xcntrk]

Here's a few ideas to get the creative juices flowing...

;D

 

[1sicbronconut]

Here's the write up on the "Lars arms" http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1405&highlight=lars+bars

 

[garberz]

i only went to a 3.5" lift

With 3.5" coils you won't be able to add any more caster. The 7 degree bushings will be right at limit on your pinion angle. So, keep the arms the same as stock, as far as caster goes. To gain more caster you'll need to turn the yokes back to maintain the correct pinion angle.