How To Build an Adjustable Jig for Custom Control Arms!

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Жыл бұрын

How do you build custom control arms without messing up the factory suspension geometry? This adjustable jig will help you position the bushings and ball joints of your custom control arm in the exact position they were on the factory arm. Wowow!

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@ArvizuDesignFab Жыл бұрын

Nice idea sir!! For control arms for lifted trucks would it be be necessary to add a twisting ball joint mount??

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

We’ll talk about ball joint angle in the next one. I honestly haven’t come up with the solution yet! The angle of tapered stud does not matter, but the angle of the socket that the ball joint rests in is VERY important because it determines how much movement the joint will have and therefore determine how much the suspension can move before the ball joint binds.

@tommykj2 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab What about using a ball joint with set screws added to lock it in place? Sounds good in my head, reality may be a different story. I've been pondering over this one all morning since watching your video.

@Marcus_Woodard Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab What about using a bullet hinge under the ball joint mount you made? Then to lock the angle you can have a plate on the side with a gusset. Then use the same nut/bolt arrangement on the opposite side of the nut/bolt for the slider. You would only need to cut your current mount off of the slider. Then place the bullet hinge between them and weld in place.

@dawabbitt3079 Жыл бұрын

@Arvizu Design&Fab @Garage Fab As far as being able to adjust the angle at which the ball joint is mounted to the control arm bushings - Wouldn't it be as insanely easy as making the flat stock for the control arm bushing jig longer - and instead of a single hole on each one to slide a bolt through, you were to cut a long slot instead? ... Moving the control arm bushing up / down changes the angle between it and the ball joint.

@CraftwerksMC Жыл бұрын

I think for lift you want to look at the knuckle as the lift device and keep the control arms as close to stock as possible to control use of original ball joint angels as well as steering shock and spring control points, if you force the knuckle to do the lift then ideally you can use stock parts, otherwise you get into needing to customize steering connection angles too. I'm not 100 % sure though and right now have a 2wd 64 c10 with 3 inche of knuckle lift so I'm following this too with the desire to make custom tube arms and switch over to coil over shocks.

@ryanhorsley9965 Жыл бұрын

Short, simple, and crystal clear. This channel deserves so many more subs than it has.

@taylorthomas2880 5 ай бұрын

Just found this channel and I totally agree

@GarageFab 5 ай бұрын

@taylorthomas2880 Greatly appreciated, Taylor. Thank you. 🙏 Thrilled to have you my friend.

@yeahitskimmel Жыл бұрын

How does this have such high production value and build talent for only 40k subs?! Feels like when I found VGG a while before he blew up

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

All in good time my friend! Patience. Glad you found me! Maybe that means I’m next! 😂 Cheers mate!

@flyonbyya Жыл бұрын

That jig not only locates in the X and Y… Buy the Z as well ! Great idea !!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I just need to come up with a way to position the ball joint cup angle and everything will be positioned perfectly. Thank you my friend!

@chriso1373 Жыл бұрын

I like this because with this, a tape measure, and an online link calculator, you can easily make custom links with whatever geometry your heart desires. Also. 4:56. My guy, let me tell you about a nifty tool called a "reamer" 😂

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

You mean an arm breaker!? I actually think I have one of those somewhere. I gotta see if the angle is correct. That would be a good use. The challenge would be the location of the ball joint between the bushings. But if you start with a factory control arm that would be cake. I intend to use this jig on the next project to turn Chevy Impala control arms into much longer ones for a wider stance.

@chriso1373 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab thats what i was thinking: this jig is perfect for DIY long arms. As long as you use an online calculator properly, its perfect.

@123pamka 2 ай бұрын

Man how beautiful this device is, since I'm thinking of making double-A trays on my trike your idea will help me a lot. Well I'm suspicious of compliments because I'm your fan and I follow your projects a lot. Congratulations, and thank you very much for sharing your device.

@GarageFab 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mario! I hope it helps you as much as it’s helped me. Best of luck my friend.

@sinelocum 8 ай бұрын

3:09 Reflecting on the pattern of my life I apparently LOVE working really hard at things without making much progress

@GarageFab 8 ай бұрын

Haha! That’s most of us.

@mustangrebuilder 7 ай бұрын

Really nice job and the ghost filming, in the beginning, was trick

@GarageFab 7 ай бұрын

Haha! It’s the little things. Thank you!

@jasoneverhart6813 Жыл бұрын

That jig is genius. Jig-a-what!!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Haha! Thank you, Jason. 🙏

@metalbill Жыл бұрын

With the right measurements, you could make a new arm with added caster, etc. by making the proper adjustments. Very cool.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. The mathematical part would be a challenge! (Meaning how much movement is needed to create a given degree increase in camber or caster?) 🤯 But after you figure that out it would be cake!

@AshLongie 2 ай бұрын

Forgot about this guy lol actually clear no waffling

@faroironandcustoms6577 Жыл бұрын

Great idea. When I modded my lowers to clear 2600 bags I did a lot of "welding in supports to be cut out later." Awesome idea I'll need to put it in my bag of tricks for later.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

If I’m clear, I’ll be doing the same stuff when I build my lowers. I’m looking forward to it!

@2trdmustanggtfordf1hdsgsfa80 Жыл бұрын

Dude.. I’m an old retired GI. My final retirement gift for myself was to fab a hot rod out of a POS (junk) 48 Ford F1… anyhow, I’m building front suspension now, and have soooo far to go before it moves under its own steam. I appreciate your enthusiasm and ability to share. OCD is truly a curse…. 😂

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Nice! Can’t wait to see it! There’s nothing more rewarding than building your own toy. OCD is certainly a curse, but a blessing as well. The opposite, I believe, would be a hack with no patience or pride. 🤔

@h-j.k.8971 Жыл бұрын

Love your recepticle for the Taper 👍 A side thought,,, have you ever considered putting the set screw in the corner of the tube? it cancels the slop both ways and it prevents the tube from being dented when tightend.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

I put a diagonal set screw in a tool stand system I created! I’m not sure why I didn’t do that on this. 🤔

@bradpage8967 Жыл бұрын

Nice fixture! Clear directions and reasons for why you do things. Even though it was a short video it was a great one! Well, except for that hideously oversized bolt!😉🤣

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Stop it! I’m gonna have to fix that. Thank you, Brad. 🙏

@em21701 Жыл бұрын

If you also weld the mounting tabs to opposite side of the sliding sleeves you can flip the whole jig over and make the mirror image for the other side of the car in one setup.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Oooo!! I like it. 👏

@5CGQ Жыл бұрын

I don't have any projects on the go, but now I have an overwhelming urge to go and build some wishbones for a racing car! Nice vid, as usual.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Nice. Mission accomplished. Thank you my friend.

@michaelgreen6264 Жыл бұрын

That is an absolutely brilliant idea to accept the taper of the balljoint. So simple and works perfectly

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Sometimes simplicity is best. Thank you, Michael!

@CraftwerksMC Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea, I guess that answers the question on how I am making the tubular crontrol arms now, lol!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Yes! I’d love to see what you create. 👊

@KeeperofTheMountain Жыл бұрын

I will be adding this to my tool chest. Thank you.

@dmack6043 Жыл бұрын

Just the idea I needed to build some narrowed SN95 adjustable control arms, thank you!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Yes! Best of luck. I’d love to see them when you’re done. I’ve got the same control arms, I believe, on my new edge.

@dmack6043 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab Absolutely! They're for my 1963 Ford Falcon build, AJE front suspension. Their arms stick out too far for 275s...

@Cantthinkofahandle117 Жыл бұрын

First time I've seen the holesaw trick. 👍🏼 "It doesn't match, and it makes my OCD ache. 😂 I say something similar almost every day, "It makes my OCD flare up" 😅

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Haha!! So good. Thank you my friend.

@brianperkins4998 Жыл бұрын

Thank You. I just cleaned out the weld bead on a round tube and used all put a whole saw. Now I know

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

I’ve never done it on round tube! I’d imagine if you can keep it still it should work great! Thank you, Brian!

@petem6291 Жыл бұрын

you have a fantastic mechanical mind ....I like the hole saw trick ....

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Pete!

@MaBcMCLAN Жыл бұрын

Glad i found this channel. Great vid.

@johnterpack3940 Жыл бұрын

This could also come in handy for prototyping. I have two cars which are going to need custom arms, upper and lower. One is more than 60 years old, so the suspension geometry is basically from a covered wagon. The other has McPherson struts up front and will need grownup suspension at some point. With this jig I could switch it out to do the uppers and lowers for each car. I could also whip up a few variations to see what different arm lengths did for scrub, bump steer, etc. About the only change I would make would be to add gradations on the tubing so I could tell at a glance what the length and width of the arm was.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see all that. I’d also like to see a unit complete masterfully assembled with graduations laser etched. I currently just use a sharpie if a change needs to be made. Not very glamorous!

@johnterpack3940 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab Who says sharpie isn't glamorous?

@johnterpack3940 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab You could just superglue a cheap steel rule to the side of the tube.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

That would be nice, but there is very little clearance with this size tubing. Maybe a slightly thinner wall outer tube would work.

@ronbelldvm Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep 'em coming.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ron! I’ll keep going as long as I can. 🙏

@AlexM-tx2vr Жыл бұрын

Garage fab, I enjoyed the short video. It was clear and to the point. Also, I try to comment on every on of your video to help you channel get the attendtion it deserves.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Alex! I’ll try to return the favor by responding to each of them. Cheers!

@Verticalpedalgarage Жыл бұрын

I love seeing your sub number grow brother!! Keep it up!!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

So do I!! Too much work to not have a tangible symbol of growth. That silly counter helps keep me motivated. Thank you my friend for always being there. 🙏

@thetrannyshop5596 Жыл бұрын

That's brilliant. I was going to make tube control arms for my Dakota. Still might, I have a set of stock control arms for that reason.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Yes! Do it now!!

@ClintsStreetMachines Жыл бұрын

Very slick fixture.

@StreckBuilds 7 ай бұрын

Definitely my favorite fab channel, thanks for putting out some awesome knowledge content

@woodnwaveracer Жыл бұрын

It's a great idea that makes replication much easier was wanting to build my own uppers and adjust the angle to help with binding issues. You could make the ballpoint mount plate for specific arms to bolt the plate too, and simply slide on which ever jig you needed. But if your building customs arms, you could use any join you like the look of or have access to easiest work as well.

@UnconventionalMetal Жыл бұрын

Twice the number of subs a few months ago. You’re on your way.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing! It’s been quite the ride. Not rich yet though. 😩 Maybe next week.

@blue32nu 10 ай бұрын

Very engaging from start to finish. Great job, i enjoy all your videos❤

@GarageFab 10 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend! I appreciate your time. 🙏

@HalfMoonCustoms Жыл бұрын

Great video! Simple and effective solution!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

@michaelanderson3771 Жыл бұрын

Aaron Fantastic jig. Thanks for sharing.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michael!

@SWFabrication. Жыл бұрын

Nicely done and looking forward to the next one

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to working on the next one! 🙌 Thank you my friend.

@frediefarmer Жыл бұрын

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽glad to see you show up in my feed again. It’s been a minute

@TXVNM Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Very simple! Very easy! Thanks!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

My pleasure my friend.

@Ashoud_Anobetah 7 ай бұрын

Just what I needed!!!!!!! fantastic content...

@GarageFab 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Ashoud. 🙏

@jameshalstead3821 Жыл бұрын

you are exactly what I search for in a how to youtube channel

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

I am flattered. Much appreciated my friend.

@carylamb7704 Жыл бұрын

Listen you’re one of my favorite channels to watch and I really find all your stuff super interesting but…please for the love of god make more content! Waiting 2 weeks for the 2nd part of this video is making me crazy lol

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

3 weeks actually! Thank you my friend. I’m thrilled these videos are able to produce so much anticipation. Unfortunately for KZfaq, I have a full-time job and minimal spare time. Fabrication is a slow process and video editing is even slower. I hope that KZfaq alone will one day support me and my family. Then I can focus on making videos all day every day and actually have a weekend to relax. Then I could maintain a weekly or even two videos a week schedule. Until then, video creation gets the scraps of spare time and energy I’ve got left after life-ing. Aiming for every two weeks, but ultimately the complexity of the project will decide.

@charlesloyd1970 Жыл бұрын

Dude that's a nice jig. I recently built one to lengthen a swingarm on a 78 Honda cx500. Freaking drive shaft bikes suck. Thanks for the vids brother they are definitely worth the watch.

@sarbec1 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea off to my workshop to see what bits I have to make one 👏👌

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Lemme know how it goes!

@sarbec1 Жыл бұрын

I want to make the control arms out of tube also make them adjustable with rose joints not sure if you call them rose joints over there 👍🏻👊🏻

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Never heard of it! I did a quick search and found what we call Heim joints or Spherical bearings. Sounds like a fun project!

@MoralConflict 10 ай бұрын

Hole saw trick!!! Internal weld beads be dammed Dude, epic!! Many thanks!

@GarageFab 10 ай бұрын

Hope it helps you as much as it’s helped me!

@user-rh2zs6ex2c 9 ай бұрын

this is great tool for buggy A arms, thanks.

@GarageFab 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Lemme know how it goes.

@williesweetjr8713 11 ай бұрын

Just brilliant! Looking for the build vid! This os inspiration for the next biild i don't have yet!

@GarageFab 10 ай бұрын

Willie! Sorry for the delay. I’m drowning over here. Get that new build yet? Do you know what it’ll be at least?

@williesweetjr8713 10 ай бұрын

@@GarageFab Not yet! Still on Mustang II chassis mods and engine. Z28 is still on the trailer! It's like eating an elephant, take one bite at a time! I always enjoy your work!

@asharma9345 Жыл бұрын

Keep it up Bro. Love your Happiness and Enthusiasm. Take Care.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. 🙏

@LetGaiaLive Жыл бұрын

I love that idea so much, I think I need to make some control arms just so I can do that!😃

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Haha! I can’t argue with that.

@path4514 Жыл бұрын

Great video brother.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Pat!

@cotybrown1226 Жыл бұрын

Gettin' jiggy with it!

@FM-ec9ov Жыл бұрын

Too short!!!! Need more Garage Fab lol. Keep up the great work bro!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Next one will be an hour long. JK

@FM-ec9ov Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab ok maybe not that long 😆😆😆

@fetusness Жыл бұрын

Insane knowledge!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Nah! Just a little knowledge and the ability to make it look like like a lot. 😆

@russnoneya6843 Жыл бұрын

Man that’s super cool.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Russ!

@itzamedave6242 Жыл бұрын

Just when I thought you couldn't get any more awesome you never let me down The best video I'll watch all day on KZfaq thank you for the content

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dave! I was worried I wasn’t going to get to hear from you on this one. 😮‍💨

@itzamedave6242 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab no way I've just been busy and haven't been on KZfaq starting to get back on some projects after taking a break the last few years

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Stay away from KZfaq. Rots yer brain and stuff.

@itzamedave6242 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab I only follow the best lmao

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

*Blush*

@leonardogonzalez3067 Жыл бұрын

nice jig for control arm ...

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Leonardo!

@akooner09 Жыл бұрын

You post , I watch , I Like , I leave.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fantastic relationship! Thank you!

@JonathanWhoever Жыл бұрын

Another top drawer video.

@RoadsterLoverMedia Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just starting to learn. Love fab of simple tools. Know any good suspension design and fab books?

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Only one! Max Fish Air Suspension Design.

@rossfricke2010 Жыл бұрын

great video 👏

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ross! 🙏

@tommykj2 Жыл бұрын

Great concept! I feel the center tube being able to move is adding an unnecessary variable that could be bumped out of place. The bushing locators already have the freedom to off center the ball joint. An adjustment for the ball joint angle would be a nice addition, so that the ball joint could be put in straight, or at whatever angle needed keeping the joint itself straight. That may be going back to my first note thought of being another variable that could be bummed out of place.

@path4514 Жыл бұрын

He was making this jig to be universal brother.

@tommykj2 Жыл бұрын

@@path4514 I fully understand what his intentions are. If you would be so kind to reread my comment, you'll see I was only offering ideas to improve his jig. The center arm moving on the same axis as the bushing mounts, is an unneeded motion. The bushing mounts are already able to move giving the ability to offset the ball joint. Welds, even as small as a tack weld want to pull. The less places that are able to move in a jig, the more likely the final product can be repeated.

@path4514 Жыл бұрын

I guess your meaning to much adjustability.

@tommykj2 Жыл бұрын

@@path4514 say 1 movable part can shift 1/32". That's not much and can easily be worked with. Each movable part you add though, that small amount grows. With 3 that's the potential for 3/32". That's starting to dance on almost 1/8". The 3rd doesnt need to be there seeing as the other 2 can do what it's doing. I would however bolt it instead of welding it, so that it can still be broke down for smaller storage. All in all it's a great idea. I just learned the more room you leave for possible error, the more likely it is to bite you.

@ricardooliveirasette3994 Жыл бұрын

Mtooooo legal. Obrigado! Genial seu trabalho.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Obrigado meu amigo! 🙏

@APNFORD Жыл бұрын

Doesn't even make a Will Smith joke (getting jiggy with it) Classy!!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

I’m not embarrassed to say… That never crossed my mind. 😆

@tdeje Жыл бұрын

Nice tool !

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tom!

@michaeltereska7674 Жыл бұрын

That’s a badass simple little tool!!! To prevent movement from welding, do any of the mounting tabs need to be gusseted? I plan on making one of these, great idea.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

I haven’t had any problems yet not having gussets. In fact the absence of gussets comes in handy often because you can turn the tabs around if you need tabs close together or close to the center tube.

@jameshalstead3821 Жыл бұрын

Dude you rock!!!!!!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

You rock back! Thank you, James.

@immanutt4442 Жыл бұрын

appears that opening shot of driver side left upper control arm has already been fabbed using man Kandy magic

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

😳 Can’t get anything by you. 😂

@seanalexander9531 Жыл бұрын

Nice job 😎

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sean! 🙏

@Group-Five-Industries Жыл бұрын

Very cool, If you ever need an idea for a video we would love to learn how to make A-Arms for a custom (not factory from scratch) project. You are a great instructor!!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Have you got a custom that needs arms?! This jig would still help quite a bit. You would just need to set it up using measurements rather than an old control arm but it could be done!

@Group-Five-Industries Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab I want to build some for an off road go kart… but the geometry and understanding have me second guessing….

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Don’t know how soon you plan to start but I’ll be jumping into some Suspension Basics videos soon. Hopefully those can help you out.

@Group-Five-Industries Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab thanks man! I will wait. I have a shop to finish up first

@Marcus_Woodard Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marcus!

@MotoDeSoto Жыл бұрын

Good idea.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

@roqueolds3419 Жыл бұрын

Obrigado. Já fiz o meu Jig.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Legal! Espero que te ajude tanto quanto o meu me ajudou! Boa sorte meu amigo.

@robertrusso877 Жыл бұрын

Don’t mind the short video especially for such a great project! I have 1 question: where are you going to find 4 larger bolts to match that center one! 😳

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I’m sure I can find some at the Semi Truck junk yard. Thank you, Robert!

@jamieforrester7108 Жыл бұрын

Are all control arms just a flat triangle between the bushings and balljoint? I thought there would be some angles involved on how the ball joint was mounted that needs to be worried about?

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

That will definitely be addressed in the next video. No! They are NOT all flat. The amount a ball joint moves for given amount of suspension travel needs to be considered. Otherwise you might find your bell joint binding.

@andyb7754 Жыл бұрын

Good information. Where were you 45 years ago when we raced dirt track cars? Wait a minute, you probably weren't born yet!! LOL!!

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Haha! Nope! The mistake that was me hadn’t happened yet.

@ehb403 Жыл бұрын

Makes me wonder if mirrored pieces on the slide pieces would allow a mirrored part for the other side…

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

🤔 You could technically measure the distance of the vertical bar from one of the bushings and move it that distance to the other bushing and the rotate the ball joint socket and voila. Mirrored.

@scottsprague9974 Жыл бұрын

Can't buy it just build it. 😂 Great information.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Exactly! And if you can buy it, consider building it anyway. It’s more fun!

@scottsprague9974 Жыл бұрын

I have a shop full of home made tools and custom car with one off parts . That's why I love your channel.

@TboneDuggins Жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I'm gonna see if my buddy (a pro welder) and I can do this so I can make some tubular control arms for my Dakota. I'm not sure if I saw an option to modify the control arm to push in or out the ball joint mount location to modify camber for lowered trucks. Maybe I didn't pay attention enough? ADHD..... All you would have to do then is know how much longer the (upper for instance) stock control arm would need to be to push out the wheel at desired ride height..... Does my thinking make sense? You would just move the ball joint mount bracket further out to make the wheel straighten up and down based on ride height? I hope I didn't ramble too much to make this confusing.... 😜😜

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Not confusing at all! The fixture that holds the tapered stud on the ball joint is on a sliding sleeve, so all you would need to do is determine how much you need to push the ball joint out, make a mark and slide the fixture to its new location. Determining how much movement equals your desired change in camber would be the challenge. Because math. 🤮

@TboneDuggins Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab that's sound easy AF except you said math! Lol I was really good at that at one time der

@jasoncampbell4723 Жыл бұрын

Wait you lost me with the ball joint??? This guy is freakin nuts !!! Seriously though, excellent tutorial.. something about your voice just makes me want to………………….

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

I’m concerned about how that sentence was going to end. 😳 There’s some missing info about the ball joint that I’ll be addressing in the next video, so hopefully that’ll it all better. Where did you get lost? Thank you, Jason!

@jasoncampbell4723 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab you do an excellent job of explaining your content. I’m always looking for new fab stuff to watch here. About the ball joint, the last set of arms I built had uniballs on them.

@user-nw5xv5ib3l Жыл бұрын

Аарон здравствуй, отличное приспособление, особенно для мелкосерийного гаражного производства каких нибудь гоночных автомобилей.

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Это цель! Сделать крошечные гаражи везде местом, где происходит волшебство. 🙌 Thank you!

@user-nw5xv5ib3l Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab . В наше сумасшедшее время действительно гараж это волшебное место .

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Indeed it is!

@user-nw5xv5ib3l Жыл бұрын

@@GarageFab , а мастера становятся волшебниками а иногда даже и колдунами 👌

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

🧙‍♂️

@user-be4dc6lb3b Жыл бұрын

Is there a walk around video of the black pick up truck?

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Sorry Florencio, not yet! The image you’re seeing is fake! It’s a digital rendering of my next project that begins as soon as I finish my Wife’s truck. It hasn’t been officially been announced yet but it will have two V8 engines, all-wheel-drive, and 4 wheel steering. I’m excited about it!

@89GTFoxDude 10 ай бұрын

Can you make longer control arms with this based off the stock ones?

@GarageFab 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. With this jig in particular, you would just set it up with a factory control arm, and then slide the ball joint holder out the amount you want to extend the control arm.

@bake162 Жыл бұрын

Clever

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@TrippyWoodStock 5 ай бұрын

Any chance you could make a lower control arm for a 96 K1500 stamped steel lower? Us 88-98 k1500 guys have been DC’d on new lower control arms

@gecz281 7 ай бұрын

Can this jig be used to extend a arms? I need my a arms extended 2" but dont want to sprend $1k +

@cluiv1975 Жыл бұрын

How much do you charge for custom control arms, looking to get e36 318ti tubular arms made

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Sorry, my friend! I haven’t got enough time or space currently to take in outside projects. 😬

@khaled6100 Жыл бұрын

That's weird. i was thinking about the same idea this morning 😅

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Great minds!

@ricardooliveirasette3994 Жыл бұрын

Genial 🎉

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ricardo!

@ken-ul7kf 6 күн бұрын

Can you make an upper control arm for a 2001 Dodge ram 1500,2wd with a 5 inch lift??

@thunderbirdizations 9 ай бұрын

any ideas on adaptable bolt hole sizes?

@GarageFab 9 ай бұрын

Hmmmm. 🤔 Not yet. I just have other sliding tabs with various hole sizes. I suppose it’s doable to change the holes in a single set of tabs. Thorbros.com sells mock-up bushings with inserts (basically washers) to change the through bolt size. I imagine you could do something similar to that!

@thunderbirdizations 9 ай бұрын

@@GarageFab Thanks for the response, made 90% of my jig today following your video (still need to drill/weld). Will look into these, thanks

@loong111 8 ай бұрын

Maybe I don't understand how this works, but all 3 points are in a fixed plane and angle. Wouldn't you need to be able to raise/lower the ball joint end and set it at the appropriate angle?

@GarageFab 8 ай бұрын

Yes, you absolutely need to set the ball joint housing angle. The height of the ball or the angle of the arm however, doesn’t matter as far as geometry goes. When fitting the original control arm into the fixture, you must take note of the angle of the ball joint housing and make sure the new arm is the same. (Unless you need more ball joint movement. In that event you’d probably want to choose a new angle.)

@loong111 8 ай бұрын

@@GarageFabSome control arms are curved for suspension travel, or to orient the spring pocket toward the frame etc., but I suppose you could still account for that by bending the tubing and mocking up as needed. Also, shouldn't you capture the location of the lower shock mount too?

@GarageFab 8 ай бұрын

Truth. That’s some advanced stuff there. The jig only holds the bushings and ball joints in the proper orientation and the proper distance from one another. Clearance of other components will be up to the builder. As for the shocks, most of the trucks I’ve built have a shock absorber that’s mounted through the center of the spring. That’s not an option with the typical air spring. So the shock needs to be relocated elsewhere. There will be a video on that in the near future.

@immanutt4442 Жыл бұрын

Slip Sliding Away in a Totally Tubular way

@GarageFab Жыл бұрын

lol