holeski Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I don’t want to know where to get them just who has them, a photo or two and what you think about the change over from the short arms. I will be building my own and what to see what has worked well for the most of you. Not looking to make the flexiest thing out there since it will still be a daily driver for a few more years. I just did a TJ rear long arm set up with an axle swap so I know I can work it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I know it's not quite what you're looking for, but my 88 does have long arms. :D It's just that Ford made them back in '78. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 You can check out my webshots page for some pics of Terra's LA's which uses a parallel 4 link system. It has its good points and bad. I plan on using the same tye of suspension just with difernet joints and beffier arms when I swap my 60's in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I got 'em. I'll get you some pics after I get regeared.... (Tomorrow maybe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROADLESS Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Pete, those look just like ones from a 76 F-150 i owned. How do you like this setup? 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 They are exactly like the ones under your 76 F-150. :D I love my suspension! I used the Ford design and built my own crossmember, drag link, track bar, and tweaked the coil buckets a bit since they don't quite line up with the MJ. The flex isn't the greatest when compared to a four-link, but the stock rubber C-bushings are light years beyond the crappy poly ones I had before. I went with the Ford stuff rather than converting my 2wd truck with straight MJ/XJ stuff because I wanted a bit more "project" than a pure "bolt-on". More pics can be found at picturetrail.com/petermontie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Not to mention you probably saved money in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 More importantly, I saved a ton of money in the short run. I openly admit I got insanely lucky when I found that partially rolled/54k mile/4.10 geared Bronco, but I parted it out for over twice the purchace price and got free axles in the process. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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