Ball Joint spacers.

chopitrakeit · 05-31-2007, 04:37 AM

I know they are cheap but I have a machinist buddy who will make them for me for free.Anyone have a detailed drawing of the spacers? Also, all I ever see are the upper BJ done.I would think this changes the upper/lower arms so they are no longer parallel? Would it not be better to space the lower down the same amount?

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Ricer-X · 05-31-2007, 05:53 AM

I dont think so, i believe the reason they only make the uper ones is bc the point of the bj spacer is to gain suspension down travel

tc · 05-31-2007, 06:49 AM

I think it's just easier to do it on the top - all you're really doing is spreading the outside end of the control arms apart, so it doesn't matter if the spacer is on the top or bottom...

treknwil · 05-31-2007, 08:26 AM

There's a web site www.tkoffroad.com that has a drawing of a spacer. All you need is a ball joint and use that as a template. Thats what I did.

4Crawler · 05-31-2007, 08:47 AM

The spacer goes on the upper arm since that is where the torsion bar connects.
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ml#Description
If you put a spacer on the lower ball joint, all you would do is spread the control arms farther apart with no benefit.

Robert m · 05-31-2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Crawler

The spacer goes on the upper arm since that is where the torsion bar connects.
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ml#Description
If you put a spacer on the lower ball joint, all you would do is spread the control arms farther apart with no benefit.

then what about the 2wd's? the torsions attach to the lower arm but the spacers still go on the upper ball joint.

Jay351 · 05-31-2007, 07:52 PM

Putting a spacer on the bottom would do nothing but drop your control arm closer to the ground.

The spacer goes under the top because thats the only way for it to "lift" the front end up.

treknwil · 05-31-2007, 08:45 PM

Putting on the bottom mite lower the front, by pushing the spindle up?

Jay351 · 05-31-2007, 09:17 PM

Perhaps on a 2wd, but on a 4wd it would do nothing.

4Crawler · 05-31-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert m

then what about the 2wd's? the torsions attach to the lower arm but the spacers still go on the upper ball joint.

I'm pretty sure the 2WDs have the torsion bar attached to the upper a-arm as well.

**rocket** · 06-01-2007, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treknwil

...mite...

Robert m · 06-01-2007, 05:21 AM

then someone put my truck together wrong....

EDIT: yeah i know its dirty but i went through the desert a few times last week and havent hosed it off yet.

dijlop · 06-01-2007, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert m

then someone put my truck together wrong....

EDIT: yeah i know its dirty but i went through the desert a few times last week and havent hosed it off yet.

lol. very nice. thats probally worse than mine. but it rained 2day. finally...

time to get durty!! woo

05-31-2007, 05:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ricer-X Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: houston, tx Posts: 122	I dont think so, i believe the reason they only make the uper ones is bc the point of the bj spacer is to gain suspension down travel __________________ 89 4x4 4runner; 3.0 5psd topless 2 seater on 33x13.5 LTBs on black 15x10 procomp series 51, aisin manual hubs, custom snorkel, 3" BL , 1.5" SL 04 4x2 xterra 3.5" daystar lift, .5" ball joint spacers, SAW Tbars, bilstien HD shocks, hoohaa steering, idler arm brace, 1.5"wheel spacers

05-31-2007, 06:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	I think it's just easier to do it on the top - all you're really doing is spreading the outside end of the control arms apart, so it doesn't matter if the spacer is on the top or bottom... __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

05-31-2007, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
treknwil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vacaville Posts: 259	There's a web site www.tkoffroad.com that has a drawing of a spacer. All you need is a ball joint and use that as a template. Thats what I did. __________________ 2007 FJ Cruiser 4x4 285/70-17 MTR's, Home made level lift, Home made Rock sliders, home made lower control arm skides, Home made Highlift jack clamps, AP LCA's, 4 KC's on roof rack, 1987 4runner SR5 22RE 5spd. Budbuilt skids and transf. case cross member, Flowmaster, 32x11.50/15's BFG MT's, Amer. racing rims, home made 1" body lift, winch & brush Guard, Downey truss, 26mm t-bars, home made 1" BJ spacers, Home Rocksliders, home rear quater sliders, Aussie locker in rear 4.30 gears

05-31-2007, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,836	The spacer goes on the upper arm since that is where the torsion bar connects. - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ml#Description If you put a spacer on the lower ball joint, all you would do is spread the control arms farther apart with no benefit. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club Last edited by 4Crawler; 05-31-2007 at 08:48 AM.

05-31-2007, 07:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,641	Putting a spacer on the bottom would do nothing but drop your control arm closer to the ground. The spacer goes under the top because thats the only way for it to "lift" the front end up. __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

05-31-2007, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
treknwil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vacaville Posts: 259	Putting on the bottom mite lower the front, by pushing the spindle up? __________________ 2007 FJ Cruiser 4x4 285/70-17 MTR's, Home made level lift, Home made Rock sliders, home made lower control arm skides, Home made Highlift jack clamps, AP LCA's, 4 KC's on roof rack, 1987 4runner SR5 22RE 5spd. Budbuilt skids and transf. case cross member, Flowmaster, 32x11.50/15's BFG MT's, Amer. racing rims, home made 1" body lift, winch & brush Guard, Downey truss, 26mm t-bars, home made 1" BJ spacers, Home Rocksliders, home rear quater sliders, Aussie locker in rear 4.30 gears

05-31-2007, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,641	Perhaps on a 2wd, but on a 4wd it would do nothing. __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

06-01-2007, 05:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
Robert m Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 727	then someone put my truck together wrong.... EDIT: yeah i know its dirty but i went through the desert a few times last week and havent hosed it off yet. __________________ 94 pickup: Std Cab, 22RE, 5spd, 2wd Front: Total Chaos Uniball Kit, Downey Torsions, Fox 2.0 8'' Reservoir Shocks, Hannemann Fiberglass Fenders Rear: Deaver F55 Leaf Springs, 9'' Total Chaos Shackles, Fox 2.0 14'' Reservoir Shocks, Custom Bed Cage, 4:10 gears & LSD 30x9.5 BFG AT Tires Last edited by Robert m; 06-01-2007 at 05:23 AM.

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