Wrong bolts?
Jul 17, 2019, 07:49 PM
#31
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Jul 18, 2019, 12:26 PM
#32
I guess it's easy to make arms if we can find the measurements for the bolt holes. And I guess a heim "end" with a ball joint is something already made and we just have to find the one that fits our uprights?
Jul 18, 2019, 12:30 PM
#33
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Please do! I'll be doing the same. I just got an email from Enjuku saying the Megan arms are also out of stock. Apparently there are no toe arms to be found in the U.S. I guess it's easy to make arms if we can find the measurements for the bolt holes. And I guess a heim "end" with a ball joint is something already made and we just have to find the one that fits our uprights?
I guess it's easy to make arms if we can find the measurements for the bolt holes. And I guess a heim "end" with a ball joint is something already made and we just have to find the one that fits our uprights?
Jul 18, 2019, 05:42 PM
#35
I'm seriously about to throw on some ebay arms to hold me over. I think I'd rather do that than raise the ride height and/or reduce camber.
If anyone has a way to measure the taper on our toe arm ball joint, I can find some tie rod ends to match, then build the rest pretty easy. Sounds kinda fun, though I am having trouble finding the longer center section. I'm thinking I can look up where I got the aluminum part for my sway bar end links, then find the larger size.
If anyone has a way to measure the taper on our toe arm ball joint, I can find some tie rod ends to match, then build the rest pretty easy. Sounds kinda fun, though I am having trouble finding the longer center section. I'm thinking I can look up where I got the aluminum part for my sway bar end links, then find the larger size.
Last edited by kaj; Jul 18, 2019 at 05:49 PM.
Jul 18, 2019, 09:02 PM
#36
Evolving Member
I'm seriously about to throw on some ebay arms to hold me over. I think I'd rather do that than raise the ride height and/or reduce camber.
If anyone has a way to measure the taper on our toe arm ball joint, I can find some tie rod ends to match, then build the rest pretty easy. Sounds kinda fun, though I am having trouble finding the longer center section. I'm thinking I can look up where I got the aluminum part for my sway bar end links, then find the larger size.
If anyone has a way to measure the taper on our toe arm ball joint, I can find some tie rod ends to match, then build the rest pretty easy. Sounds kinda fun, though I am having trouble finding the longer center section. I'm thinking I can look up where I got the aluminum part for my sway bar end links, then find the larger size.
Jul 19, 2019, 11:04 AM
#39
That's what I plan to use if the dimensions are the same. Or even a set from Rock Auto or something.
I won't have time to pull the car apart in order to measure the joint, for a few weeks.
Collecting all these pieces....I do kinda like how these things would look. And I always prefer to make my own.stuff..
I could always buy the ebay arms and measure those. They're only, like, $70.
I won't have time to pull the car apart in order to measure the joint, for a few weeks.
Collecting all these pieces....I do kinda like how these things would look. And I always prefer to make my own.stuff..
I could always buy the ebay arms and measure those. They're only, like, $70.
Jul 19, 2019, 11:08 AM
#40
Evolving Member
That's what I plan to use if the dimensions are the same. Or even a set from Rock Auto or something.
I won't have time to pull the car apart in order to measure the joint, for a few weeks.
Collecting all these pieces....I do kinda like how these things would look. And I always prefer to make my own.stuff..
I could always buy the ebay arms and measure those. They're only, like, $70.
I won't have time to pull the car apart in order to measure the joint, for a few weeks.
Collecting all these pieces....I do kinda like how these things would look. And I always prefer to make my own.stuff..
I could always buy the ebay arms and measure those. They're only, like, $70.
Jul 19, 2019, 11:43 AM
#41
but yeah.. I have a feeling the quality isn't *too far* off. My main concerns are the ball joint and corrosion resistance.They are coming from China, so will take a month to get here. According to HardRace, DME, Megain, etc.. the evo 8/9/10 all use the same arms. The chinese company lists these as Evo X arms.. but I'm gonna go ahead and order them anyway.
Last edited by kaj; Jul 19, 2019 at 11:48 AM.
Jul 19, 2019, 12:03 PM
#42
Evolving Member
I would, but still get the measurements for ya and so I could tinker myself. The ebay ones don't quite look the same as the other brands, particularly the sphericals. But, If I can buy, measure, then use 'em until I make my own (in case of failure) then I figure "why not?" but yeah.. I have a feeling the quality isn't *too far* off. My main concerns are the ball joint and corrosion resistance.
They are coming from China, so will take a month to get here. According to HardRace, DME, Megain, etc.. the evo 8/9/10 all use the same arms. The chinese company lists these as Evo X arms.. but I'm gonna go ahead and order them anyway.
but yeah.. I have a feeling the quality isn't *too far* off. My main concerns are the ball joint and corrosion resistance.They are coming from China, so will take a month to get here. According to HardRace, DME, Megain, etc.. the evo 8/9/10 all use the same arms. The chinese company lists these as Evo X arms.. but I'm gonna go ahead and order them anyway.
Jul 19, 2019, 12:12 PM
#43
I actually found a "local" shipper. I should have them by next Fri. I'll get the measurements to you, if you still need them. 
Looks like about $260 to make my own, with the parts I want. A bit pricey, but at least I'll know they are quality. Plus I will be making them, which is always more funner.
Looks like about $260 to make my own, with the parts I want. A bit pricey, but at least I'll know they are quality. Plus I will be making them, which is always more funner.
Jul 19, 2019, 12:14 PM
#44
Evolving Member
I actually found a "local" shipper. I should have them by next Fri. I'll get the measurements to you, if you still need them.
Looks like about $260 to make my own, with the parts I want. A bit pricey, but at least I'll know they are quality. Plus I will be making them, which is always more funner.
Looks like about $260 to make my own, with the parts I want. A bit pricey, but at least I'll know they are quality. Plus I will be making them, which is always more funner.
Can you share a link to the ones you bought? Would love to see some pics when you get them!
Jul 19, 2019, 12:58 PM
#45
They dont look GREAT..but I may have a track day scheduled for that Sat, so need something...