Echobit flip still available????

[thatK30guy]

Anyone have an actual Echobit flip bracket UNINSTALLED, so I can see what it looks like?
If its a simple bracket and easy to fabricate, I could have the local high school use their plasma cutting table to cut a bunch of these out of a sheet and weld them up.
But only if they're simple brackets and only require cutting, punching and welding.

 

[howdiy]

 

[slyguy_22]

Never seen anyone try and cut 1/4" let alone 1/8" steel with a sawzall. would be pretty entertaining i would imagine! plasma or torch would be the way to go.

 

[pauly383]

Anyone have an actual Echobit flip bracket UNINSTALLED, so I can see what it looks like?
If its a simple bracket and easy to fabricate, I could have the local high school use their plasma cutting table to cut a bunch of these out of a sheet and weld them up.
But only if they're simple brackets and only require cutting, punching and welding.

Try Sierra Classic , I sold him the second set I was able to score (after getting measurements for MaxPF , so try him too )

 

[howdiy]

Never seen anyone try and cut 1/4" let alone 1/8" steel with a sawzall. would be pretty entertaining i would imagine! plasma or torch would be the way to go.

I do it all the time

I've even cut 1/4 inch steel with a body saw.

1/8 cuts like butter

 

[thatK30guy]

I'm still not clear on how this bracket stays put as it looks like it can move. Almost like its a double shackle. What keeps the bracket stationary?

 

[thatK30guy]

One other question:

As "popular" and "common" the Echobit name is, is the name trademarked? Would it be easier to use the name again? So many people have heard of this name and when they Google it, they find the product no longer exists. If the name hasn't been registered or trademarked, no harm in using it again, right?

 

[pauly383]

I'm still not clear on how this bracket stays put as it looks like it can move. Almost like its a double shackle. What keeps the bracket stationary?

the cross under the stock bracket.

 

[thatK30guy]

How much of an offset is the bottom hole to the top when looking at the bracket from side view? It can't be straight down from the top hole, right?

 

[pauly383]

No , not straight , the offset allows 52's on way , and 56's when used on the opposite side .

 

[thatK30guy]

Ok, got that. Kind of what I figured, that the bracket could be reversable to compensate for different lengths.
I was thinking maybe 2 or 3 mounting holes on the bottom so the installer can use whichever hole desired. Kind of look like Kerts front spring brackets, you know?
What do you think? Extra holes or just one?

 

[howdiy]

Wonder if you could make it to where you could use 63's on a truck that originally had 56's?

 

[pauly383]

Ok, got that. Kind of what I figured, that the bracket could be reversable to compensate for different lengths.
I was thinking maybe 2 or 3 mounting holes on the bottom so the installer can use whichever hole desired. Kind of look like Kerts front spring brackets, you know?
What do you think? Extra holes or just one?

Extra holes rock

 

[thatK30guy]

Wonder if you could make it to where you could use 63's on a truck that originally had 56's?

Depends on the center pin length to each eye end. Are they the same on the shorter end on 56's and 63's? If so, then a longer bracket in the rear. But if the center to front eye is different on both springs, then a front bracket would need to be fabbed, unless you're willing to sacrifice wheelbase lengths.

 

[thatK30guy]

I will see what I can do at work next week. Maybe fab some prototypes and see where they go from there.

 

[twoslo4five0]

this might help out a little with the extra holes..this is skys..i like the design..

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

I'm still not clear on how this bracket stays put as it looks like it can move. Almost like its a double shackle. What keeps the bracket stationary?

wes, look at this, it has a flat piece across the bottom of the factory shackle hanger. also, i have seen them welded to the hanger as well as bolted in place
i might be interested in a set if you make some.

http://coloradok5.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15218&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1139063545

 

[thatK30guy]

Does anyone have a shot of the bracket from the front or rear view? I want to see what takes up the space in side between the spring bushings and the inside bracket. I'm assuming plain old washers. Unless the bracket is bent inward to take up the slack?

 

[pauly383]

This morning pics , starting on pass side , and ending on drivers side .

 

[Slapperbar]

Good pics Pauly! Answered some questions. I may make some myself.