05-15-2011, 06:06 PM
Keith and I made a set of extended arms for John Paul that were for sale. It was made out of 1.75" .250 wall - way overkill. We had the bend in them and sleeved the stock "c" section for the stock axle mount.
All the heim end really does is create a pivot point and prevent front/back movement. Now consider you trailer hitch - the hitch pin (maybe 5/8"?) is all that is between your receiver ball staying in and coming out while towing. I have always over-built things, but in this case I think a smaller heim joint would be acceptable.
All the heim end really does is create a pivot point and prevent front/back movement. Now consider you trailer hitch - the hitch pin (maybe 5/8"?) is all that is between your receiver ball staying in and coming out while towing. I have always over-built things, but in this case I think a smaller heim joint would be acceptable.
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