B2200 lower control arm notch

Edited: 1/1/2008 7:24:46 PM by bumlove_blue

I need to notch my lower control arm to keep it from binding on the frame,I removed everything for binding or stopping so I am pretty sure that it what is hanging me up. Anyone have any pics? or pointers

it should be hitting the frame in the center of it, just trim it back until its not hitting....

does everyone has this problem with thier mazda because i didn't notch mine and i have no problems but i did flip my lowerball joint and i have 2 in drop spindles.

if it is what is stopping you, you will see the mark on the lower arm from the frame hitting it. trim past that mark.

The spindles probably are helping you with this problem, it has the marks where it is hitting just wondering if I should re-enforce it in anyway
Thanks for the help
Jamie

ive done a handful of them by just cutting, you'll be fine!

chris have you just cut them and went with it without getting control arms? if you are i wish i woulda knew that i woulda went to town and saved my money and aim coulda sat on it and rotated

Edited: 1/1/2008 7:51:24 PM by bdroppeddak

Edited: 1/1/2008 7:50:57 PM by bdroppeddak

yea, ive done several mazdas and toyotas, just cut the arm enough to clear the frame, its not too much... you arent removing enough to compromise the strength... if you are talking about aftermarket drop lowers, they make it more of a pain to bag than the stocks.... i do flip the balljoints though....

didn't notch mine at all just got some drop spindles... it lays a 25 inch tire just as the upper ball joint binds lol

here is mine i trimmed back about 3/4" to 1"