New Parts Used
- Trailing arms
- 4 of 6072K24: 1/2"-20 R/H zinc/chrome/bronze 7000lb spherical rod
end - McMaster-Carr
4 of C73-896: 1/2-20 R/H for 1" OD 0.065
tube - Chassis Shop
4 of BRP784: 1/2"-20 R/H jam nuts from Bicknell Racing Products
4 of 6072K241, 1/2"-20 L/H zinc/chrome/bronze 7000lb spherical rod
end - McMaster-Carr
4 of C73-897: 1/2-20 L/H for 1" OD 0.065 tube - Chassis Shop
4 of BRP785: 1/2"-20 L/H jam nuts from Bicknell Racing Products
4 of 1/2"-20 x 2 1/2" grade 8 for axle 1/8" walled, 1"
wide brackets
4 of 1/2"-20 x 3 1/2" grade 8 for chassis 1/8" walled, 2"
wide brackets
8 of 1/2"-20 nyloc nuts
spacers and washers to suit brackets
If you choose to purchase trailing arms, ensure they are the correct length
and have the correct fittings for your chassis and rear axle.
- Panhard Rod
- 1 of 60745K261: 1/2"-20 R/H chrome-alloy/steel/teflon 16000lb spherical
rod end
1 of 60745K262: 1/2"-20 L/H chrome-alloy/steel/teflon 16000lb spherical
rod end
1 of C73-896: 1/2-20 R/H for 1" OD
0.065 tube
- Chassis shop
1 of C73-897: 1/2-20 L/H for 1" OD
0.065 tube
- Chassis shop
1 of BRP784: 1/2"-20 R/H jam nuts from Bicknell Racing Products
1 of BRP785: 1/2"-20 L/H jam nuts from Bicknell Racing Products
spacers and washers to suit brackets
- Suspension Bushes
- 1 of 36" length, 1" diameter 80A
duro, 8695K497 - McMaster-Carr
- Front Suspension
- 2 of 60745K28, 3/4"-16 R/H chrome-alloy/steel/teflon
28000lb spherical rod end - McMaster-Carr
or 2 of 6072K68, 3/4"-16 R/H zinc/chrome/bronze
11000lb spherical rod
1' of 10-1156 1" 0.156" threadable
tube (for 3/4"-16NF) - Chassis Shop
2 of McPherson strut caps - custom machined
2 of 3/4"-16 x 4" grade 8 bolts for strut caps
2 of 3/4"-16 nyloc nuts
4 of BRP733: 3/4" x 1/4" spacers from Bicknell Racing Products
2 of 3/4" heavy flat washers
8 of 3/8"-24 x 3 1/2" grade 8 bolts for 2" wide suspension
brackets
8 of 3/8"-24 nylock nuts
Ball joint reamer, #85020 (12":1 1/2" or 8:1) from Chadwick Reamers.
2 of AFC20034, upper ball joints from Bicknell Racing
2 of BRP5162, small threaded ball joint sleeves from Bicknell Racing
Many 7 kit car builders may offer control arms, but if you elect to purchase
them you must make sure they are supplying parts that are compatible with
your chassis, the uprights, and the steering rack you've selected.
- Steering
- 2 new tie rod ends for an '85 Toyota Corolla GTS
1 of AFC10400, 3/4" .007 over steering support bearing from Bicknell
Racing Products
2 of 3/4"-16 jam nuts for mount above steering support
1 of 5913K54, steel 2 bolt flange ball bearing mount for 1" shaft
from McMaster-Carr
- Shocks
- 4 of AS656 from Aldan Eagle
Spanner for spring perch
2 x 250lb 8" springs - front
2 x 200lb 8" springs - rear.
8 of 1/2"-20 x 3 1/2" grade 8 for chassis 1/8" walled, 2"
wide brackets
8 of 1/2"-20 nyloc nuts
spacers and washers to suit brackets
I found out later that a local 7 builder claims to be the dealer for Aldan
in Canada. However, the Aldan representative that I dealt with made no
mention of this. A good thing too, as at $720US vs $812US I still saved
even including delivery costs.
- Fiberglass Body Parts
- From Champion Motor Cars:
1 Nose cone
2 front cycle fenders
2 rear wings
Button fasteners from Bicknell Racing Products.
Total cost (US$): 149 + 99 + 149 = $400, plus $100 delivery, a pretty good
deal.
A local supplier wants a total of $1000 Cdn ($650US) for the same pieces.
On top of that his nose cone needs modification to fit the Locost chassis.
The cost is surprising, at $227US the local nose cone is more expensive
than a Caterham piece that can be had for $202US.