DIY Tubular Control Arms

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
  • This video shows tips and techniques for building tubular control arms from scratch. The control arms used in the video are prototypes.
    The final versions, will change in design after testing as evaluation. The biggest change will be less weld joints to add strength.
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  • @idus
    @idus Рік тому +5

    Best video I found on making these because you use a universal approach. Not just for trophy trucks or a touring car, this method will work for any car. Very awesome! Thank you.

  • @othoapproto9603
    @othoapproto9603 3 місяці тому +1

    Love the PAD tube idea. Consider drilling and taping holes in your baseplate to thread bolts up through to act as adjustable posts to hold and dial in the tubes as you build, instead of using what ever you have to prop the tubes up at the desired height.

  • @tobiasgraefensteiner2387
    @tobiasgraefensteiner2387 Рік тому +1

    Great video, easy to follow, Super helpful. Thanks for making this!

  • @olsonspeed
    @olsonspeed 9 місяців тому

    Great video, many good tips on creating good joins and custom arms.

  • @1stbornsecond272
    @1stbornsecond272 3 роки тому +6

    Great instructional video. The pacing, detail and organization made it very easy to follow. Great content.

  • @TheLupopovich
    @TheLupopovich Рік тому +2

    Great video! Next if the video doesn't already exist in your profile extended control arms for travel, and shock mounts.

  • @chiefdenis
    @chiefdenis Рік тому +2

    Looks incredible

    • @Billy-the-Chi-man
      @Billy-the-Chi-man 8 місяців тому

      Really? I guess I just shouldn't comment on someone's effort. At least he tried.

  • @charlesvictorrose
    @charlesvictorrose Рік тому +1

    Bad ass video. Ty

  • @franciscoguizardane9552
    @franciscoguizardane9552 15 днів тому

    awesome video, very helpfull, could you share what size tube you are using and what wall thickness and if there is any math behaind how you chose them?? Thanks!!!

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  10 днів тому

      1.25” 1/8” wal thickness DOM tubing

  • @Nikolai.888
    @Nikolai.888 2 роки тому +2

    Интересно как выглядит в деле.....
    А так молодец🤘⚡

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  2 роки тому +1

      They made a huge difference in handling and stability

  • @TheChumzo
    @TheChumzo 2 місяці тому

    Very cool. If I'm only going for strength, would it be possible to just box in my control arms with extra steel?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  Місяць тому

      Depends on what they are made of

  • @TrippyWoodStock
    @TrippyWoodStock Рік тому +1

    88-98 Chevy k1500,2500,3500 silverado trucks need someone to make lower control arms. Someone would make a killing since they’re discontinued!

  • @ronniejohnson317
    @ronniejohnson317 2 роки тому +1

    Where did you get the scissors ? I’m a purchasing agent for a furniture company and the longest I buy is 12”. Love the video. What will I need to do to lower a suspension?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  2 роки тому

      I don’t remember where I bought them…may have been Harbor Freight (15 years ago). You need lowering springs or coil overs to lower the suspension

    • @ronniejohnson317
      @ronniejohnson317 2 роки тому

      Thank you for the reply . Would I need to shorten or add to top or bottom?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  2 роки тому

      @@ronniejohnson317 you would not need to shorten anything. The lowering springs will bring the height down…as long as you don’t go too lower you camber should be in an ok range

  • @Faregat3
    @Faregat3 3 роки тому +2

    yo VAZ this is dope!! you welded the frame on my skylark for me. what would you charge for something like this?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  3 роки тому +2

      Hey Chris, I would have to check out your set up to determine

  • @kevinschilling6813
    @kevinschilling6813 10 місяців тому +1

    Those look like the stud and bolt type ball joints as opposed to the tapered nut type. What vehicle are those for?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  10 місяців тому

      For Volvo 850

  • @user-lu6nb6pj8n
    @user-lu6nb6pj8n 5 місяців тому

    How reliable is the construction compared to the cast construction?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  5 місяців тому

      Cast is more reliable. This is for lightness, custom bushings and custom geometry.

    • @user-lu6nb6pj8n
      @user-lu6nb6pj8n 5 місяців тому +1

      @@vazfx16 thanks

  • @qxr20
    @qxr20 2 роки тому

    looks great bro lmao

  • @alexanderkelly5577
    @alexanderkelly5577 2 роки тому +1

    What size wall and tubing did you use?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  2 роки тому

      1/4 wall Mild steel DOM tubing

    • @alexanderkelly5577
      @alexanderkelly5577 2 роки тому +1

      @@vazfx16 thank You, in the middle of trying my first custom lower control arm for my lexus sc400

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  2 роки тому +1

      @@alexanderkelly5577 cool. Send video. Make sure you avoid unsupported butt welds. And to pass with good penetration, then run a cap over that bead.

  • @lastmanxa
    @lastmanxa Рік тому

    where can i get same ball joint ?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  Рік тому +1

      I think I purchased them via IPD, but I don’t remember. Could have been Rock Auto also

  • @Billy-the-Chi-man
    @Billy-the-Chi-man 8 місяців тому

    What if it's not a flat control arm?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  8 місяців тому

      What car?

  • @volvtech7773
    @volvtech7773 2 роки тому +2

    I'm pretty sure that's a volvo control arm

  • @surfsailspear
    @surfsailspear 8 місяців тому

    What size/ type of tubing do you use?

    • @vazfx16
      @vazfx16  8 місяців тому

      I don’t remember the diameter offhand, but 1/8” wall, chromoly dom