lilmazdarx7

I saw a picture of a set of adjustable lower control arms on a datsun 510. So i decided to try to make some of my own for my first gen.heres my progress so far. coments are welcome i want some feedback.

first i got a lower control arm at the wrecking yard.
second i went and got a 3 piece teflon lined chromoly heim joint 5/8-18 thread pitch
third i cut some pieces of 1'' by 1 1/2'' steel rod then drilled a hole down the center
thats what i got so far.

lilmazdarx7

I just found a pic of what im trying to do.

Keeble

iTrader: (3)

I had done that on my last rx7, only complaint i had was adjusting it.

had to undo the control arm to make any adjustments,

If i were to do i again, i would try and make it so you don't have to remove the control arms to make adjustments

Keeble

iTrader: (3)

something along the lines of cut more off of the control arm and weld a nut inside the control arm, attached to one of these
Stainless Steel Double Adjuster, 5/8-18 Threads, 4-1/4 Inch Length - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop
and then a female rod end. with jam nuts of course. would allow much easier adjustments

lilmazdarx7

That's a real good idea, Using that double adjuster.
That's something I kind of didn't consider because I don't
See myself making many adjustments that often. I kind of
Concider it of of those things where I'll set it and forget it.
But obviously check it every so often

lilmazdarx7

so this is what i have so far.

Taran

subscribing. Something for the todo list. :-)

lilmazdarx7

I got alittle more done this week. i made a gusset and welded it in and also made some spacers to center the arm on the crosmember i still need to drill the spacers to the right diameter.

84stock

iTrader: (5)

Putting a lot of faith in the bolt.....

However, with the fabbing talent (I don't have) and the right welding equipment and knowledge (nada here) you just saved $500 vs the racingbeat lower arms

congrats

lilmazdarx7

I still need to order a new ball joint and powder coat the arm then i have to do it all over again for the other arm that currently is still on the car.
then after i do that i will have to align the car with the specs i want.

PS. not sure i understand about the faith on the bolt...

84stock

iTrader: (5)

The threaded eyelet

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

larger than the bolt that is holding the control arm in the car.... if you look up the strength of a 5/8" rod end (it might be bigger) you'll see that its more than strong enough

84stock

iTrader: (5)

Cool

THEWITCHKING

iTrader: (3)

Zombie thread. This is awesome though.