D67: Lower A-Arm D1

Here is my first attempt at the lower a-arms. The plan was to make a right triangle shape to simulate the factory control arms. A single plate welded to the ball join sleeve would link the sleeve to the tubes running back to the frame.

3/8" plate with a template outline.

The finished plate next to the sleeve.

The bushing sleeves, front tube, plate and sleeve mocked up.

When I finally got all the pieces mocked up I decided I didn't like the idea of cutting a notch in the tube to attach it to the plate. I feel like this is asking for failure at the end of the notch. Final result of day 1: mulligan.