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Old 12-31-2017, 10:42 PM   #1
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Paul hortons welders series...

Anyone use their stuff for building a m2 and or 4 link setup? Trying to save some cash by doing it myself and it seems they have lots of stuff to build with. Any opinions good or bad ? Yes I searched and found nothing.
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Old 12-31-2017, 11:12 PM   #2
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Re: Paul hortons welders series...

I can't speak to the quality yet, but I was planning on ordering one of their rear 4 link air ride kits and possible step notch when I get to that stage.
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Old 01-01-2018, 12:40 AM   #3
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Re: Paul hortons welders series...

Their stuff is pretty well thought out and not too spendy. I have bought a bunch of gussets and small pieces from them but not anything large. Still it all depends on your or your buddy's welding skills.
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Old 01-01-2018, 12:43 AM   #4
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Re: Paul hortons welders series...

I have used their rear 4 link, panhard bracket and diff airbag brackets. they are good quality and welds etc look great. not sure on the mustangII stuff except for watching the youtube video. it sure looks simple enough with the way their stuff is laser cut with a small folding part left on the crease lines. if you know what you are doing and how the angles relate to each other then you could probably do well. oh ya, being a welder or knowing a welder would help for that assembly part of the crossmember.
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Old 01-01-2018, 09:29 AM   #5
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Krustyone, check out this build as he used several products from Welder series....
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Old 01-01-2018, 12:36 PM   #6
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Re: Paul hortons welders series...

I have an “Economy” crossmember coming from CPP. It was only $200 bucks, plus it comes with boxing plates. I believe it’s made by Heidts. I will post on the quality as soon as the Brown van shows up.

A company called “West Texas Plasma” makes DIY kits similar to Hortons, it looks like quality stuff.

I bought my control arms from Jegs, unfortunately they are made overseas. They seem to be quality items though. They only took 2 days to show up at my doorstep.
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Old 01-01-2018, 02:26 PM   #7
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Re: Paul hortons welders series...

The main issue with those foreign made control arms is the quality of the ball joints.

I've got a Helix "universal" crossmember and control arms that I bought off Ebay from their Welder Joe back door outlet a few years ago in a moment of brain failure and a bad case of "gotta have now" and on that one the control arms look pretty stout. who ever ground the welds on the crossmeber ground clear though the welds in a couple of places though. That one will end up under a little roadster with a 130 hp 16 valve 4 banger in it.
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The main issue with those foreign made control arms is the quality of the ball joints.

I've got a Helix "universal" crossmember and control arms that I bought off Ebay from their Welder Joe back door outlet a few years ago in a moment of brain failure and a bad case of "gotta have now" and on that one the control arms look pretty stout. who ever ground the welds on the crossmeber ground clear though the welds in a couple of places though. That one will end up under a little roadster with a 130 hp 16 valve 4 banger in it.
The control arm tubing is a 9 gauge steel, should be plenty strong. As far as the ball joint goes, we’ll have to see. Swapping out for a Moog ball joint would be the safe bet, but they’ll work for now.

I have some different ideas on the IFS install, so we’ll see how it goes.
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Old 01-01-2018, 06:22 PM   #9
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I’ve been wondering this same thing. Thanks OP
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Old 01-01-2018, 10:31 PM   #10
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The control arm tubing is a 9 gauge steel, should be plenty strong. As far as the ball joint goes, we’ll have to see. Swapping out for a Moog ball joint would be the safe bet, but they’ll work for now.

I have some different ideas on the IFS install, so we’ll see how it goes.
When I go to use that front end I'll swap out the ball joints before it hits the road. That car is only going to weigh about 1400 lbs if that but I don't want a ball joint breaking.

The ones that break are usually where the outfit that built the A arms used upper ball joints as lowers as they are a few bucks cheaper.
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Old 01-02-2018, 02:58 AM   #11
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Re: Paul hortons welders series...

I've used the Welders Series stuff in the past and it was well made and easy to figure out. Wouldn't hesitate to use it again in the future.
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Old 01-02-2018, 06:35 PM   #12
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Re: Paul hortons welders series...

I bought his M2 kit but paid the extra to have him weld it. I then had to install it. I was pretty impressed and his instructions on how to install were pretty straight forward. I'll go this route again if and when i get another project. I also ordered his kit when the Canadian dollar was $0.65 to the dollar so that was nice too.

Make sure to order the front C notch pieces for the rack and pinion too.

I then ordered the suspension parts from Speedway.
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Re: Paul hortons welders series...

I used Paul's MII cross member on my 40 Ford. All of their stuff is high quality, and their customer service is top notch. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them. I have gotten a lot of stuff from them including sway bars for the car. Now to get it all put in. Haha
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Old 01-04-2018, 05:33 PM   #14
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Re: Paul hortons welders series...

Found this today. thought maybe it'd help all of the guys on here like the both of us.
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Old 01-04-2018, 05:44 PM   #15
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Thanks for the replies. Sounds like his stuff is good to go.
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