Are these too far gone? Another question?

[Chief Master Sergeant]

These radius arms look pretty bad to me, but I wanted some honest feedback on whether they are still good or not.

The only good news is the advice on burning the track bar bushings out was AWESOME! Smelled like hell, but it worked like a charm.

 

[Tito]

Left one looks just fine, right looks a bit used and abused but I dont think there should be any problem running them as long as they are straight and there isnt any cracking, etc.

 

[trailpsycho]

Looks like a good excuse to get some new ones...if your stuck on stock; I am sure you can find a set in better shape...although shipping would be $$. I have a set or two in good shape...but I would go aftermarket/extended...they really drive/ride nice.

 

[NYLES]

I agree with both Tito and trailpsycho!

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

Due to the money situation, I think I'll stick with stock. I have a lead on a set here in Alaska that might work.

 

[NYLES]

Top you could grind em down(clean up) paper on grinder then sleeve them with some thin wall pipe of some sort. easier on your pocket and the new bushings.

 

[broncnaz]

Mine were about the same or a little worse than those. If you can get some in better shape I'd use them. remember F150's and big broncos used the same arms. If you cant find better ones you could do what I did I built mine back up with weld then ground it back down to fit the bushings took a little work but came out pretty good. Or might be a good time for extending the radius arms with those extensions one of the venders sell.

 

[TOFIC]

Jesus, find a set off a pickup or older Bronco. Gotta be cheap, and a lot safer than those. I have seen better heaved into a crusher. Do not mess around with this you dont need one to break when your trucking down the highway. I like talking to you not about you
TOFIC

 

[bigmuddy]

Do what your gut tells you. I have run sets like that for years and IMO I don't think you will have an issue. With that being said I now run the Cage arms!


Ben

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

Can someone tell me if the radius arms from a 78/79 Bronco will work on an EB? They look to be identical, but before I take the effort to remove the donor arms, I wanted to see what the consensus was.

 

[bigmuddy]

You will need the coils cups as well but other than that I beleive them to be the same. You can reuse the early bronco coil cups but you will need to redrill them to fit.

Ben

 

[Tito]

Yup, the same just different bolt holes in the arms and caps I believe. I think 1 size bigger.

 

[NYLES]

tofic i wish i could see your scrapyard......ours are pitiful!

 

[malcolmzilla]

Not too far gone - run em, keep an eye on em till you find a better set.

Edit: Mine will be coming out in a few months, but shipping those buggers will be a killer. Come to think if it not sure mine ARE any better! LOL