Yes sir
CK5
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Back In the Saddle Again
- Thread starter K5Devil
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Still unsure of which route to go all I know is I’m tired of the way it rides. It’s like riding a plank. You feel everything. Just needed to get these cut and out of the way so I can start.
While I really like how my ORD leaf springs ride, if I had the money, I would do with their link suspension. The soft leaves give up some axle control. The ride is worth it 100% though.
I definitely want to go link eventually
1 down 1 to go
got it all installed again. Love how fast the paint dries here but man that Sun beat the hell out of me haha
So much more room for activities
Ordered up the DIY 4X shock towers
Thinking this is where the lower mounts should live
Good location. Make sure the top of the tire does not rub when articulated. Are you pulling the front end apart to weld it?
I wasn’t planning on it. Should be thick enough to weld while together.
But looking I guess it could possibly heat up enough to torch the ball joints. Just have to take it easy on the knuckle part and not do too long of a pass
Cast material should be heated before welding. The welds do not stick to cold cast metal well. Then allowed to cool very slowly. I pack them in heated sand right after welding.
Yeah I’ve welded cast before. Many a sheared off starter bolts on sbc 350’s lol
Was planning on preheating but now I’m worried about the ball joints. I guess I can go for it and if they melt I’ll just replace them.
Needs a little more fitting but that’s the idea
Are you sure it will clear the arm when you turn right?
Nope I’ll tack everything in place and see what happens.
And hey if it doesn’t clear all the more reason to go cross over lol
Rubber u-edge makes it look good.
