I have the lower control arms out to press new bushings into them.
They are wire wheeled down to spotless in prep for a fresh coat of paint.
And I got to thinking that if I was to reinforce them, now would actually be the right time:
- no rubber bushings to cook from weld heat (the ends shouldn't get that hot anyway if done properly - over time with stitch welds)
- the steel is scrubbed spotless, no contaminates.
- They are on the bench, ready to go.
But something is holding me back and I can't place my finger on it.
It seems like a good idea, but I'm not building a rock hopping machine, just a very capable remote camping/hunting rig.
Could a few of the wiser and more experienced builders tell me the pitfalls of reinforcing the LCAs? Other than adding weight, what would be the down sides?
They are wire wheeled down to spotless in prep for a fresh coat of paint.
And I got to thinking that if I was to reinforce them, now would actually be the right time:
- no rubber bushings to cook from weld heat (the ends shouldn't get that hot anyway if done properly - over time with stitch welds)
- the steel is scrubbed spotless, no contaminates.
- They are on the bench, ready to go.
But something is holding me back and I can't place my finger on it.
It seems like a good idea, but I'm not building a rock hopping machine, just a very capable remote camping/hunting rig.
Could a few of the wiser and more experienced builders tell me the pitfalls of reinforcing the LCAs? Other than adding weight, what would be the down sides?