i'm going to make a pair of them and was wondering if I could get some dimensions.

What size bolt and threads are the heim joints ( i was probably going to use 3/4 thread with a 5/8 bolt hole)

what is the OD of the tubing

How far apart are the two holes spaced on the front bracket that the rod can bolt into

on the front bracket how far is the top hole riding on the spring from the hole that bolts into the leaf spring

thanks!

Maybe this will help http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html

Maybe this will help http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html
hah, i've had that site bookmarked for years now. I just wanted to compare what that site has with the actual design of the caltracs.

Also I didnt want to do the rods like that site states, I wanted to use a tube with weld in threaded inserts instead of just tapping the ID of a tube

Good, Maybe with the info you get and the info from that site, we'll both be able to build some good Cal-trac replicas!!!

I built a set using that site as a guide. Helm joints are 3/4 x 3/4 on mine, DOM tube with welded inserts (I made also),from the pivot to the top bolt that hits the spring I think is 3" to clear spring pocket, and the lower hole (only made one) is 3" also.... My cars in the body shop so all this is by memory.(should be close :D )

I built a set using that site as a guide. Helm joints are 3/4 x 3/4 on mine, DOM tube with welded inserts (I made also),from the pivot to the top bolt that hits the spring I think is 3" to clear spring pocket, and the lower hole (only made one) is 3" also.... My cars in the body shop so all this is by memory.(should be close :D )
so you got 1" id DOM tubing? What was the wall thickness?

Pipe goes by ID.

Not 100% on this but think it was 1/8" wall ???

It ended up at approx. 21" long finished.

At 1.64 60's it still fine. But just incase I have some 1 1/8" solid stock that just needs drilled and tapped :D

1" i.d. DOM .125" wall would be more than plenty for that application (I've been considering making my own as well), this is were I get my stuff for my off-road projects. No need for a heim-joint in that application, a bushing style end will do the job and be quieter.
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/

Len, just took a look at that site and they have some pretty cool stuff...
Thanks.

Len, just took a look at that site and they have some pretty cool stuff...
Thanks.
I think I've financed a small portion of that website construction....

1" i.d. DOM .125" wall would be more than plenty for that application (I've been considering making my own as well), this is were I get my stuff for my off-road projects. No need for a heim-joint in that application, a bushing style end will do the job and be quieter.
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/

yea i buy my stuff from poison spyder and summit but that website has a better selection and prices.(i used to build rockcrawler suspensions)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f378/darkostoj/cjside.jpg

if you look at the load rating on the heim joints, you can see they are the same models that summit sells(summit brand), with a markup

also i don't think it would be a good idea to run a bushing. When load is applied on the arm i think it would be better to have as little movement as possible...because when you take off the bushing will compress and then rebound on the spring.

i can fab a set up for about $150 in parts and a couple hours of time....so I just dont see the point in paying $350 for a set.

I couldn't afford them and found the site and thought... I have everything at work,and can do it.... few hours with the boss on vacation, done :D

Doug G this is your boss if you make me a pair i wont write you up for wasting company time. You just need to PM me. HEHE

if anybody wants, for a small fee I can make a bunch of these and mail them out!

Doug G this is your boss if you make me a pair i wont write you up for wasting company time. You just need to PM me. HEHE


I don't know what you're talkin' about :D