Nice work, what Welder are you working with just curious? Also dave let me know if you want me to come out next weekend.
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Jess, I'm working with a Lincoln Pro-Mig 175, right now I'm running .030 w/gas.
I'll be working on this Saturday, I'm sure we can find something on the "list" to do if you want to come this way. Don't know if you seen it, but I had to use that Bowtie emblem on my new Chinawanese grille for the truck, but I got your rim handy if you come this way.
Today I got the DIY4X rear axle truss installed. I had to tweak it a bit to fit my axle. Kert says that although he builds these on a 14BFF housing, sometimes the housings are a bit different in dimensions due to production needs/tolerances.
Anyhow I had to tweak it a bit to get a real good fit without being under stress. I'm liking it...good and stout.
This shows how good it fit after the tweaks and before welding to the axle:
The end results:
I'll be working on this Saturday, I'm sure we can find something on the "list" to do if you want to come this way. Don't know if you seen it, but I had to use that Bowtie emblem on my new Chinawanese grille for the truck, but I got your rim handy if you come this way.
Today I got the DIY4X rear axle truss installed. I had to tweak it a bit to fit my axle. Kert says that although he builds these on a 14BFF housing, sometimes the housings are a bit different in dimensions due to production needs/tolerances.
Anyhow I had to tweak it a bit to get a real good fit without being under stress. I'm liking it...good and stout.
This shows how good it fit after the tweaks and before welding to the axle:
The end results:
Damn.
I think he means that it looks good and strong.
Thats what I think, damn!
Thats what I think, damn!
Bingo.
magik235
Still Alive
Outstanding improvements.
whats up with the heat marks on the tube, that doesn't have a bracket
was that one of your "tweaks"
was that one of your "tweaks"
whats up with the heat marks on the tube, that doesn't have a bracket
was that one of your "tweaks"
Exactly...I had to move it about 1/8-3/16" to get it to seat good on the housing without being stressed.
Got my new belt sander today....returned the POS Rockwell unit.
This Porter Cable has a little better setup for tables and an 8" disc.
Got the spring perches cut off today....that's about as much fun as removing rivets:
Took all but 2 leaves out of the spring packs to better check ride height and articulation.
With the frame level, the t/c output is @ 5* , and repositioning the spring perches here (just sitting on the axle) the pinion is up about 5*.
This Porter Cable has a little better setup for tables and an 8" disc.
Got the spring perches cut off today....that's about as much fun as removing rivets:
Took all but 2 leaves out of the spring packs to better check ride height and articulation.
With the frame level, the t/c output is @ 5* , and repositioning the spring perches here (just sitting on the axle) the pinion is up about 5*.
Dave take the straps out of the yoke and then measure directly off the yoke. That is the only flat surface on it
That looks pretty good as far as ride height goes.
Very nice man very nice/
That looks pretty good as far as ride height goes.
Very nice man very nice/
So I should measure at the seats of the ujoint then?
I will double check the t/c that way too.
The rear is nice an bouncy now. I think I'll tack the perches at the same angle as the t/c output for now.
I can check my shock mounting and articulation in the back then.
How do you know that will be the finished ride hight? I get that you took the springs out for testing but how many are you planing on putting back in?
Or is it a wait and see thing. Will it be a full body or a little cut up"lighter" than stock.
Actually just trying to picture what the rig will look like done.
Or is it a wait and see thing. Will it be a full body or a little cut up"lighter" than stock.
Actually just trying to picture what the rig will look like done.
Dave can't come over this weekend anymore. I may have to play with my new toy I ordered, that is if it get here by friday.... pro tools HD105 
Shooting for a level frame rail in the end. Right now the perches will just be tacked for further mockup on other items.
We will set the final pinion angle when I get the body back on.
crawdaddy
1/2 ton status
That anti-wrap set up brings the Beef. Very Nice!
Dave can't come over this weekend anymore. I may have to play with my new toy I ordered, that is if it get here by friday.... pro tools HD105
You gotta check it out then Jess, although I have heat
That anti-wrap set up brings the Beef. Very Nice!
Thanks to Kert for that, its a very stout setup.
Are you watching Barret Jackson?
