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traviswx1 Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2005 Posts: 79 Location: Lodi, CA
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:23 pm Post subject: Where are the 5x5 rear arms at? |
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I just think the 3x3 arms are just too small and too common. I want to go for at least 5x5 arms(without getting them custom fabricated). So if anyone knows of a company that has these arms available and lets me know it would be much appreciated. I don"t want any rear A-Arm setup. Iwant to be able to hook them right up to the vw torsion on my 69' baja bug. Even some 3 inch wider and five inch longer would be good enough. |
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dezertduner Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2005 Posts: 38
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:34 pm Post subject: 5x5 |
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have you ever looked at blind chicken racing they make up to a 6x6 i think. www.blindchickenracing.com well good luck with that |
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Daniel G Crazy Amish Guy
Joined: April 23, 2004 Posts: 828 Location: Central Alabama Amish Country
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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If you went with 4x5 arms you could use stock vanagon axles. If you went that route, it would save you from having to get custom axles made.
Daniel _________________ 1967 13 Window Deluxe
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SHMO Samba Member
Joined: July 29, 2004 Posts: 1647 Location: Lynden, Washington
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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Plan on buying a set of coilovers to go with those big arms. Torsion bars won't be enough.
SHMO _________________ SHMO's Baja |
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Tim10 Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2004 Posts: 1433 Location: Minneapolis
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:53 am Post subject: |
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would there be any other engineering concerns with 4x5s etc?
Got a note from a guy who wanted some VERY long stuff --- I suggested he may be over complicating this for his use.. the pros, Chenowth and Kartek aren't even throwing back this long.
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runslikeapenguin Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2005 Posts: 4674 Location: Federal way WA
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:16 am Post subject: |
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im a noob not the first to admit it but can anyone show me some of those on a car? how hard are those to put on? |
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baja5 Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2004 Posts: 4326 Location: Ramona,Ca.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:55 am Post subject: |
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I was just thinking that 5x5 arms while looking cool and giving you tons of travel might get you into trouble if you drive on the street and possibly fitting on your trailer.Also replacement axles and such might be hard to find if you break out in the desert but if you can swing it put up some pics. i'd love to see a set installed. |
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HamburgerBrad Je suis Napoléon!
Joined: February 21, 2003 Posts: 6957 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:08 am Post subject: |
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i'm sure mckenzies has the arms, just be prepared to pay twice as much for them as you would pay for a good set of 3x3's. and baja5 makes some good points as far as replacement parts. your axles are most likely going to be custom made _________________ OGST | CU05 | OGJHC
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subybaja Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2005 Posts: 1026 Location: Anchorage
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:39 am Post subject: |
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SHMO made a good point too... torsions won't handle that leverage, so you'll have to go to coilovers, cage, etc...right? |
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HamburgerBrad Je suis Napoléon!
Joined: February 21, 2003 Posts: 6957 Location: SoCal
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bajaherbie Samba Sooner
Joined: November 27, 2003 Posts: 2985 Location: altus, oklahoma
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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the arms at mckenzies run about $575 plus freight... _________________ blank |
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runslikeapenguin Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2005 Posts: 4674 Location: Federal way WA
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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hey what are the best arms for my 74? is this easy to do? |
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Jowlz The Anti-Purist
Joined: May 02, 2005 Posts: 2464 Location: Tunkhannock, PA
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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It's not what is best..but what you are looking for. 5x5 arms are 5" longer and 5" wider. 3x3 are 3" longer and 3" wider and so on. If you plan on driving your baja on the street, watch the width. My car with 3x3's and 10" rims is about 80" wide. The fenders wont cover the tires. I would think with 5x5's you would probably have to pull the tires off and put on stockies to even get it on a trailer. _________________ The honey-do list put my project on hold....... |
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pploco Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2005 Posts: 65 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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I think the sexy factor trumps the practicality factor on this. Stock=ladeedah, 3X3=semiwoody, 5X5=bada$$. Anyone have pics of 5X5s or 4X5s? I need a good chubb. |
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baja5 Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2004 Posts: 4326 Location: Ramona,Ca.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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hey what are the best arms for my 74? is this easy to do?
The easiest and cheapest arms that are readily available are 3x3's. they will give you plenty of travel and parts are very easy to find. the whole bolt on factor is a snap except for shock mounting and bump stops which will require fab work. you also need to consider the whole package, having 17 inches of rear travel is a waste if you only have 8 in front. |
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runslikeapenguin Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2005 Posts: 4674 Location: Federal way WA
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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[ having 17 inches of rear travel is a waste if you only have 8 in front.[/quote]
if i have that its a ball joint front end with stock shocks
what kind of travel am i expecting? |
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UncleDirty Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2005 Posts: 745 Location: Riverside Ca
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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pploco wrote: |
I think the sexy factor trumps the practicality factor on this. Stock=ladeedah, 3X3=semiwoody, 5X5=bada$$. Anyone have pics of 5X5s or 4X5s? I need a good chubb. |
This is good for a chub, my mid life crisis 4 seater. The rear arms are alot bigger than 5x5s, good for a bigger chub
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baja5 Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2004 Posts: 4326 Location: Ramona,Ca.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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What are you looking for in travel? 8 is about it with the bj front end. you can get upwards of 10 or 11 with stock arms in the rear if it is set up right.What i meant by that quote is that it is pretty pricey to convert to longer travel arms and having the travel is great but your car will still be limited by the front end.Don't get me wrong,it's a great conversion but if you plan on keeping the BJ front end the car will look kinda funny.If it's just your starting point and plan on a L/P swap then go for it. |
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runslikeapenguin Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2005 Posts: 4674 Location: Federal way WA
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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thanks |
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scott the viking Samba Member
Joined: January 02, 2005 Posts: 535 Location: bababooeyville
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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I was thinking of going 15x15, but getting someone to drive the flag car in front of me when I want to go to the store was an inconvenience. _________________ No more circus midget ...Vote for Herbie.
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