OneTrickToy

Okay I really don't like my suspension setup. The Rancho kit that was on my truck when I bought it never addressed lowering the lower control arms, and it didn't really add any articulation. Anyways I'd like to correct the geometry a bit by lowering the lower control arms by the same amount as the upper arms in order to save my ball joints when I replace them. I'm planning on designing a new front crossmember and lower arm relocation brackets as a single piece, and similar piece in the rear, that will bolt/weld in place. I want to design it in CAD then have it machined on a CNC machine out of steel. Can someone give me some tips or pertinent information on how to do this without screwing up my geometry, but actually fixing/making it better? I figure doing this will save me over buying a whole new kit. And if this works properly, I might try redesigning the upper arm mounting brackets a bit to allow for another inch or two of articulation, of course whatever is allowable without seperating my CV's.

cubuff4runner

How much do you plan on spending? Have you considered just doing a SAS then you will get a lot more articulation and no CV's to worry about.

OneTrickToy

If I had the money for a SAS I'd do it. A SAS will cost me $1,500-2,000. I have access to a CNC machine where my dad works. All I'll have to pay for is the materials. And not only that but it will be help me learn more about fabricating.

And I'm going to start designing coil spacers and lift blocks for my dad's Tundra as soon as he gets back from his trip. But this will be an easy one.

cubuff4runner

I understand, that makes a difference if you have the access to the CNC