Rear lower control arm bracket protection

[bakjak]

Put me down

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

I'm sure this is what you are looking for

100 Series Land Cruiser OPOR Link Guards

looks like those are for the lower part

 

[savirc]

Are these going to require a weld as pictured above? Also, the first bracket looks like it bolts to the old mount and has an indent for the mounting bolt for the control arm/mount. How will yours mount? I would rather that the bolt pass through both the protection bracket and mount. This, with new and longer mounting hardware would ensure simple installation. A weld would up the complexity on these, but make them that much stronger.

Answer:

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Supporting Vendor

Mine will use the bolt that holds the control link/arm. Can't use the other hole on the frame mount as it will not allow a bolt that would NOT interfere with the JJ.

Weld the sloped angle steel or drill and add self tapping bolts."

 

[SmoothLC]

Interested . . .

 

[Jeepster09]

I'm also in depending on price.

 

[cmck]

Interested, is new hardware required?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Interested, is new hardware required?

Yes, and will be supplied.

J

 

[jimmyeatsworld]

I'm in!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Answer:

"
Supporting Vendor

Mine will use the bolt that holds the control link/arm. Can't use the other hole on the frame mount as it will not allow a bolt that would NOT interfere with the JJ.

Weld the sloped angle steel or drill and add self tapping bolts."

All,

As I told C, I will most likely make these where the frame tab can be welded OR drill and tap the frame. Either with 3/8" self tapping bolts or 3/8" button heads for the guys that decide to tap. When I make up the pieces I will have the laser shop cut 2 holes in the tab for that purpose for those that want it.

I recommend the welded route. After slamming on a bolt a few times it will come loose or shear off.

I'll try and get the rough design finished up tomorrow or Friday.

J

 

[CreasyBear]

I'm in.

 

[savirc]

Can I get a consensus if you preffer:

A) weld on version
B) Bolt on version
C) Bolt or Weld on flexibility?

 

[Captramrod01]

C. I'd get it welded eventually.

 

[savirc]

Final list:

Savirc
CreasyBear
Captramrod01
Ohthetrees
staggrlee
TheForger
kelly saad
Hayes
abuck99
crimsonaudio
jimmyeatsworld
Newps
SHREDwagon
bakjak
SmoothLC
Jeepster09
cmck
slacker24-7

 

[savirc]

C. I'd get it welded eventually.

I agree. I think they should all be "C" for simplicity

 

[slacker24-7]

In if still building the list.

 

[abuck99]

C: Bolt or Weld

 

[cmck]

C: bolt or weld, it just feels the most flexible for me

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Just so everyone knows in advance. You will have to drill the frame and then run a pair of thread cutting bolts/screws per skid.

I will supply:

2- skids
2- 14mm grade 10.9 bolts and nylock nuts
4- thread cutting bolts/screws, either Hex or Torx head (checking availability for strongest choice)

J

 

[Hayes]

Maybe I'm not paying attention, but I didn't realize @reevesci was going to be the fabricator. From the looks of his other work, I'm sure these will be nice.

I would think that almost any solution would need to be welded to provide real protection and support for the bracket.

I'm in for whatever is produced.

 

[Hayes]

Put me down

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