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Old 11-28-13, 01:49 PM
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Hey everyone my name Chris
I own a 98 gs300 beater/daily/and soon drifter
I am making my own front upper control arms
Using and adjustable ball joints and adjustable rod ends
Will be fully TIG welded

Im looking for all input GOOD AND BAD!!!(either way im still making it haha)

I will post pictures of the entire process from parts to bends to jig to install

what i have as of today

2- ball joints kit
includes 2 ball joints adjustable
2 weld on bungs
4- rod end kits
includes 4 rod ends
4 weld on bungs
4 pairs of spacers
1- 1inch 8 foot pipe
1- 3/4inch 1 foot pipe
1- 2 square foot of 18gauge sheet metal
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i will post post picture of parts and material as soon as i get back home tonight
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Please post picts, I need to do arms on mine, but would like to see what you came up with....
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interesting....... waiting for pics...... gl
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Where r pics!!!!! Lol
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lol hey guys about to post pictures sorry I spent like 2k for black Friday at frys just got home by lunch time
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there your guys pictures
im not posting the pipe and sheet metal because it self explanatory on what itll look like
Im gonna try my best to start making the jig tomorrow
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let me know if your have questions throughout this time I will answer them or get an answer for you
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looks interesting. good luck with it.
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looks interesting. good luck with it.
thanks....
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