What size radius arm extensions?

[ashuss]

I am thinking of extending my radius arms, I have read 10 to 12 inches is the standard. I have a 4.5 inch lift and run 35's. I want to use the factory bushings, so I'm thinking 12 inches will be better, less movement at the bushings. Any Ideas?

 

[Bronchole]

From what I understand at some point when you extend the arms they will hit the frame at full compression. I thought the optimal extension to avoid this was something in the neighborhood of 9". Don't go off as if what i am saying is fact here, just use it as a point to start your research.

Dan

 

[cgbexec]

I purchased the 3.5" Bullit Proof Suspension Kit from JBG. The extended radius arms come with the kit. They are made by Fabritek (sp?). They are 12" longer than stock. The directions say to bolt them on. I welded as I have it stripped down to the frame and we were welding other things on the frame. They are quite beefy and are curved to allow for wider tires with better turning radius. I don't see how you could bottom them out. The radius arm brackets drop the arms down a couple of inches. Every lift kit I have seen for a Bronco recommends extended radius arms for anything over 3.5".

Chris B.

 

[Bronchole]

I purchased the 3.5" Bullit Proof Suspension Kit from JBG. The extended radius arms come with the kit. They are made by Fabritek (sp?). They are 12" longer than stock. The directions say to bolt them on. I welded as I have it stripped down to the frame and we were welding other things on the frame. They are quite beefy and are curved to allow for wider tires with better turning radius. I don't see how you could bottom them out. The radius arm brackets drop the arms down a couple of inches. Every lift kit I have seen for a Bronco recommends extended radius arms for anything over 3.5".

Chris B.

Everything you say sounds correct. Unfortunatly if you read the initial post he is asking about extending his stock radius arms, not replacing them.

Dan

 

[bmc69]

I have fabbed up two sets that were both extended 14". The first set used drop radius arm brackets (and stock C-bushing angle). The second set I changed a bit on the ends to eliminate the need for the drop brackets (and used 4-degree C bushings). Both were used with 5.5" lift coils and both work very well; ground clearance advantage going to the Mark 1 Mod 2 set.

 

[bronko69er]

I have fabbed up two sets that were both extended 14". The first set used drop radius arm brackets (and stock C-bushing angle). The second set I changed a bit on the ends to eliminate the need for the drop brackets (and used 4-degree C bushings). Both were used with 5.5" lift coils and both work very well; ground clearance advantage going to the Mark 1 Mod 2 set.

Are these the ones you mensioned here?

 

[cgbexec]

(Everything you say sounds correct. Unfortunatly if you read the initial post he is asking about extending his stock radius arms, not replacing them.)

Sorry. You are correct, I did not read the original thread fully.

 

[DonsBolt]

If it ever stops raining here, prob some time tis summer I plan to extend my arms 6 inches. I am not sure what type of ends I am going to use be it Heim Joints, Johnny Joints, or some kind of polyurethane end. Though insted of the end going into a hole like the stock arms, it will have a bolt going throug, so it can pivit easier.

I think 6 inches will be a good overall extension.

 

[bmc69]

Are these the ones you mensioned here?

Yes..that be them.

 

[ashuss]

I went with 12 inches, they should come out something like Bronchole's. I'll put the pics in my gallery. Thanks for all the info.

 

[Bronchole]

I went with 12 inches, they should come out something like Bronchole's. I'll put the pics in my gallery. Thanks for all the info.

????? I haven't done it yet! So hopefully yours will exist, unlike mine;D

 

[uncle ray]

glad to hear someone else considering a shorter extension, i guess we must be more secure in our manhood!;D

Dana at BroncoHut suggested to me a shorter extension, like 4-6" using the stock mount and only moving the axle forward that much. i'm leaning towards his advice.

If it ever stops raining here, prob some time tis summer I plan to extend my arms 6 inches. I am not sure what type of ends I am going to use be it Heim Joints, Johnny Joints, or some kind of polyurethane end. Though insted of the end going into a hole like the stock arms, it will have a bolt going throug, so it can pivit easier.

I think 6 inches will be a good overall extension.

 

[Daddy4zack]

If it ever stops raining here, prob some time tis summer I plan to extend my arms 6 inches. I am not sure what type of ends I am going to use be it Heim Joints, Johnny Joints, or some kind of polyurethane end. Though insted of the end going into a hole like the stock arms, it will have a bolt going throug, so it can pivit easier.


I think 6 inches will be a good overall extension.

X2

This is what I am Installing!!;D 6" Is perfect in my opinion..

Aaron

 

[TJK74]

X2

This is what I am Installing!!;D 6" Is perfect in my opinion..

Aaron

Nice I see Lars hooked you up there;D
I agree X3 that 6 is the way to go. I'm running the Cage arms and lets just say that they are too long and will soon be swapped out for something that works better

 

[Daddy4zack]

Nice I see Lars hooked you up there;D
I agree X3 that 6 is the way to go. I'm running the Cage arms and lets just say that they are too long and will soon be swapped out for something that works better

Yup.. "Lars Arms" are amazing.. He has one more set left to sell..
Aaron

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1710

 

[TJK74]

Yup.. "Lars Arms" are amazing.. He has one more set left to sell..
Aaron

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1710

Yep I had them in my hand this past weekend and they are nice and stout.
Sure wish he had these done a few months ago before I installed the Cage arms:-X