Control Arm Input: Purchase in Near Future

[A_Jeepin_Chaos_Seed]

That's really good to know, thanks. We tossed around the idea of going to AOAA instead due to it's similar location, cheaper prices and larger size. I'm glad we chose Rausch Creek and will keep your sentiments in mind next time we head to Eastern PA.

if you ever get back here, let me know. My local jeep club has members at Rausch just about every weekend.

 

[SvtLdr]

That's cool man, yeah I expect to back next summer!

 

[ErikOffroad]

I got Currie arms all the way around, very happy. Here is some pictures of me flexing at rousch creek, and hidden falls

 

[cmitcham]

double adjustable!!!

I didn't, and i regret it

 

[jjvw]

what kind of wheeling do you do? I do alot of rocks at rausch and im curious to hear how the aluminum ones hold up

Savvy aluminum arms do just fine in the rocks.

 

[A_Jeepin_Chaos_Seed]

Savvy aluminum arms do just fine in the rocks.

Guess that is my go to then. As Savvy Aluminum is the same price as Core 4x4 and cheaper then steel counterparts along with double adjustable. Time to break out the credit card and find a good vendor to order from

 

[jjvw]

Guess that is my go to then. As Savvy Aluminum is the same price as Core 4x4 and cheaper then steel counterparts along with double adjustable. Time to break out the credit card and find a good vendor to order from

It may be prudent to order from 4LowParts.

 

[Midtenn]

I am adding the rokmens whenever I can find them used. I also considered the ranchos as a cheaper option.

 

[SvtLdr]

Please do take some pictures. Id like to see how they held up.
Rausch is in my backyard pretty much as its 32 minutes from the house and Ill be upping my visits with an annual membership as I go at least once if not twice a month.

About to install some new 3" J-Spec springs in place of my beat rough countrys in 2 weeks and also add armor next spring so control arms are gonna be a must as they are also pretty beat at the bushings and I want to maximize my flex

Most of this is from Rausch Creek. Good times.

 

[jjvw]

Some more aluminum getting scuffed up.

 

[SvtLdr]

Oh yeah, you've worked them over pretty good!

 

[A_Jeepin_Chaos_Seed]

Some more aluminum getting scuffed up.

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Looks like the aluminum skids are holding up pretty well! I was directed away from aluminum for my skids but now Im rethinking should I go with it for weight savings.... Ill be doing gas tank tummy tuck and engine skid probably UCF this spring with taxes

 

[WallyWest]

Aluminum vs steel.

Doesn't really work to compare them in general. I'll take 7075 aluminum (which is what the control arms and skids from Savvy anyway are made of) over some unknown steel alloy every day of the week.

7075 aluminum is used in all sorts of critical parts. From aircraft to firearms. It will hold up to rocks just fine. All while being lighter and cheaper than steel.

 

[jjvw]

Aluminum vs steel.

Doesn't really work to compare them in general. I'll take 7075 aluminum (which is what the control arms and skids from Savvy anyway are made of) over some unknown steel alloy every day of the week.

7075 aluminum is used in all sorts of critical parts. From aircraft to firearms. It will hold up to rocks just fine. All while being lighter and cheaper than steel.

Savvy uses 6061-t6 for the skids.

 

[SvtLdr]

Aluminum vs steel.

Doesn't really work to compare them in general. I'll take 7075 aluminum (which is what the control arms and skids from Savvy anyway are made of) over some unknown steel alloy every day of the week.

7075 aluminum is used in all sorts of critical parts. From aircraft to firearms. It will hold up to rocks just fine. All while being lighter and cheaper than steel.

... cheaper than steel?

 

[jjvw]

... cheaper than steel?

Rarely, if we are looking at the final product.

 

[WallyWest]

Savvy uses 6061-t6 for the skids.

Thought I saw 7075 on their ad.

People argue endlessly whether that's actually a step down or not. But you see both used for similar applications.

But no, not cheaper than steel. I was thinking copper because I had just been comparing that with aluminum for a different purpose entirely.

 

[eastbloc]

I went with MetalCloak for no reason other than their advertising got me.
No regrets, they work, what ever. Now that i know better, and if had a chance to do it again, id go with double adjustable ones.

Main thing i have to say here - USE ANTI-SEIZE !
I pretty much destroyed one of the adjustable ends with a pipe wrench cause it seized up. Was beating and torching it for 3 days with no avail. Eventually got it turning, still works, but is rendered unserviceable when time will come to replace joints.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I went with MetalCloak for no reason other than their advertising got me.

In my strictly personal opinion MC is a master of smoke and mirror advertising and marketing.