datsun_620king Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Does anybody know of a place where i could buy a set of upper front control arms for my 78 620 king cab or is there a easy set to swap on that will work for doing a coilover setup? any advice would be great. Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Beebani(member here) makes upper control arms, but they are not a tube style and they are not designed for the 78 620 frame geometry. I have made two sets of tube arms for converting a 73-77 620 to discs, the arms are close to what you need for your frame, but not close enough. Here is what mine look like, i still have the jig that i made for them. And my jig is adjustable so that i can do arms for the 78/79 frames too. I could be persuaded to make more, but it would be a couple months. Let me know if you want me to look into the costs.. Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hey Jason how much castor do your UCA add??? Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Beebani(member here) makes upper control arms, but they are not a tube style and they are not designed for the 78 620 frame geometry. I have made two sets of tube arms for converting a 73-77 620 to discs, the arms are close to what you need for your frame, but not close enough. Here is what mine look like, i still have the jig that i made for them. And my jig is adjustable so that i can do arms for the 78/79 frames too. I could be persuaded to make more, but it would be a couple months. Let me know if you want me to look into the costs.. how much for a set Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 how much for a set Looking into it, give me a few days. :cool: Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 wish I could persude Troy to make a few sets of these but he doesn't think he would sell any, what do you think Jason? Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 wish I could persude Troy to make a few sets of these but he doesn't think he would sell any, what do you think Jason? Those can't be cheap. Have those been test fit to a vehicle with a 15 or 16 inch wheel? I think that the design is going to have a horrible rubbing problem, maybe not though. Been a while since i was doing mock-ups for clearance. They look cool as hell though. :D Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Those can't be cheap. Have those been test fit to a vehicle with a 15 or 16 inch wheel? I think that the design is going to have a horrible rubbing problem, maybe not though. Been a while since i was doing mock-ups for clearance. They look cool as hell though. :D They were put on a 521 (with a built small block chevy) with 14 or 15" wheels and no rubbing issues sorry about the slight thread jack :mellow: Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 They were put on a 521 (with a built small block chevy) with 14 or 15" wheels and no rubbing issues sorry about the slight thread jack :mellow: Not my thread. :D Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I WANT THOSE ARMS!!!! Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I WANT THOSE ARMS!!!! I will talk to Troy about a price and try to persude him to make a few sets.... Quote Link to comment
datsun_620king Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 yello620 That is the exact style i need what would a pair of them run me? and 69FJWangon that pair looks sweet as hell i would love a set like that but they look a bit pricey for my budget. No worries no body is thread jacking me you guys are answering good questions for me about clearance so thanks. Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 yello620 That is the exact style i need what would a pair of them run me? and 69FJWangon that pair looks sweet as hell i would love a set like that but they look a bit pricey for my budget. No worries no body is thread jacking me you guys are answering good questions for me about clearance so thanks. 620king--i am looking into costs, holiday weekend, and school will have me busy until mid next week. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I'd also be interested in some arms (upper & lower) for a 521, to be used with a later disc brake spindle & coilovers. Just throwin that out there to show interest if anyone is thinking of having some made. It would be at least a few months before I'd be looking to buy anyways. Quote Link to comment
herculesinwyoming Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 thats some very pretty fab work there Quote Link to comment
datsun_620king Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Yello620 you find any info on the price by chance? Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I am still working on the final details on the actual production. I want the buyer to have the option to run rubber or polyurethane bushings. And the arms for a 73-77 620 are slightly different than those for a 78-79 620. So i will need to make another jig to build the 78-79 style in. However, i am currently looking at $250 for a set, and looking to see if i can get that to come down a little, or make that include shipping. I should have a complete for sale thread next week, hopefully with pictures too. I will need a couple of committed buyers(deposit) to consider making these. Not interested in getting stuck with them. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I am still working on the final details on the actual production. I want the buyer to have the option to run rubber or polyurethane bushings. And the arms for a 73-77 620 are slightly different than those for a 78-79 620. So i will need to make another jig to build the 78-79 style in. However, i am currently looking at $250 for a set, and looking to see if i can get that to come down a little, or make that include shipping. I should have a complete for sale thread next week, hopefully with pictures too. I will need a couple of committed buyers(deposit) to consider making these. Not interested in getting stuck with them. Would you be interested in making just the ball joint plates available if you get some laser cut/water jetted? Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 For what? So you can make your own arms? Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 For what? So you can make your own arms? Possibly, yes. Thinking heims for 521 arms... Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I will have a prototype at Canby Tomorrow. Would also accept preorders this weekend at Canby, i will make an official for sale thread next week. Matt, i will think about the ball joint plates. Quote Link to comment
datsun_620king Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I have BEEBANI making me a set right now he found the thread and PM me with his setup he makes and it will work perfectly for me, but thanks for all the info and help you guys have provided. Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 So it looks like beebani made a set anyone else making them? Im interested in a set if they can be made? Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Bee's were made for the drum trucks....they won't fit your disc truck. A bit more info here.... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/13081-upper-control-arm-build/ ...if you want to see some of the others that have been made Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 So it looks like beebani made a set anyone else making them? Im interested in a set if they can be made? why dont you contact Jason (beebani) and talk with him, he has bagged a truck, done the disc swaps, he is a good guy and knows his stuff, and he lives down in Independece Oregon...So try to give him a call, I am sure hi will work with ya!!! Just a thought!! Quote Link to comment
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