Lower control arm mounts - brace/skid

[_TraMor]

I just noticed the front of the passenger side lower control arm mount must have taken a hit, is there some form of brace or skid I can attach or weld on to prevent any additional damage? I've been searching but have come up short.

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[Colo_Ranger]

I just noticed the front of the passenger side lower control arm mount must have taken a hit, is there some form of brace or skid I can attach or weld on to prevent any additional damage? I've been searching but have come up short.

RCI is in the process of making some, but they are skids and won't do anything for the damage already there.

 

[_TraMor]

RCI is in the process of making some, but they are skids and won't do anything for the damage already there.

It's only about 1/4" bent/dent. I think a little tappy tap with my purse should fix that. Just want to beef it up before it happens again.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

fair enough. They aren't out yet, but I've seen the prototype and... I'm anxiously awaiting.

 

[_TraMor]

fair enough. They aren't out yet, but I've seen the prototype and... I'm anxiously awaiting.

Is that something you can share? I haven't laid eyes on it yet. Is prefer not to engineer my own.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

 

[Frenchy]

Sorry but we don't drive Toyota's here. We know better that if there's any damage to a suspension part like that that you just replaced the damn thing

 

[_TraMor]

Wait... That part comes off?
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-cross-member-kb3z5w019b
Looks like the only option is to replace the whole vehicle.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Wait... That part comes off?
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-cross-member-kb3z5w019b
Looks like the only option is to replace the whole vehicle.

that's the cross member, the image I attached was the lower control arms (LCA). The LCA attaches to the cross member.

 

[_TraMor]

that's the cross member, the image I attached was the lower control arms (LCA). The LCA attaches to the cross member.

Right, I follow. Those mounting tabs for the lca is what I'm looking to protect. Frenchy got me all confused. ?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Right, I follow. Those mounting tabs for the lca is what I'm looking to protect. Frenchy got me all confused. ?

ah... I don't see his posts.

 

[trmkars]

Yes the lower arm mounts are exposed. Thus far mine have taken a bunch of abuse. The picture of the lower arm that @Colo_Ranger shared has my attention. When will those arms be available?

The second screenshot shows the now "form fit" of lower front side of the control arm mount. I don't see any major pending issue with this any time soon.

It's always best to avoid obstacles the best you can. No matter what we do - the right size boulder/rock is going to win - even with added protection. With that I would still like to see more information about those arms.

 

[_TraMor]

Right now I'm working out spacing the stock skid down a little to protect it some. The stock skid isn't beefy enough to help much but for about $15 in parts it's cheap enough insurance.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Yes the lower arm mounts are exposed. Thus far mine have taken a bunch of abuse. The picture of the lower arm that @Colo_Ranger shared has my attention. When will those arms be available?

The second screenshot shows the now "form fit" of lower front side of the control arm mount. I don't see any major pending issue with this any time soon.

It's always best to avoid obstacles the best you can. No matter what we do - the right size boulder/rock is going to win - even with added protection. With that I would still like to see more information about those arms.

I’m not sure on the release date yet. My buddy has the prototype, but we’re waiting to hear on production.

 

[trmkars]

Right now I'm working out spacing the stock skid down a little to protect it some. The stock skid isn't beefy enough to help much but for about $15 in parts it's cheap enough insurance.

Please post/share what you do with "spacing".

Yes, the stock skid not beefy enough. It helps to a point, but caves quickly under pressure.

I do have an aftermarket front skid (I don't recall the brand - received from a good friend). It is holding up great.

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