Ext Rad arms

[PlumCrazy]

I got a new toy today (the first pic)and figured I should test it out.

Made the arms out of 1/4" wall 2"x2" box tubing

-plumcrazy

 

[4x4junkie]

Made the arms out of 1/4" wall 2"x2" box tubing

-plumcrazy

Looks good

I would also add a gusset on the part of that axle bracket that bolts to the engine crossmember, and then drill a hole for a 2nd bolt to go through the crossmember on the front side (giving it a little more support).

 

[PlumCrazy]

I was planning on adding a gusset there, but I don't have the truck yet so until I know what kind of clearance I will have I'm not going to drill or weld anything else. I never thought about drilling a second hole, it makes sense and now would be the easiest time to do it (while its off the truck).

-plumcrazy

 

[JFA_Spyderman]

Yo,
Lookin good, how many inches did you extend them? Thanks!

 

[PlumCrazy]

I havn't finished them yet. I am going to wait until I get the lift on the truck before I weld them up. I am going to extend them back to the tranny cross member, which I think will be about 24"s. I was planning on making a new tranny crossmember to attach the radius arms to and maybe drop the tail end of the tranny down a little to make the driveshaft angle a little more U-joint friendly.lol.

I keep everybody updated. As of now I don't have a truck put them on.

-plumcrazy