beags86
Eastbound and Down
Thats cool.
I don't watch that stuff either. but one guys build doesn’t change the basic build rules.
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One Piece at a Time: My 1985 Diesel Suburban
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I don't watch that stuff either. but one guys build doesn’t change the basic build rules.
It does. And it works. I believe every phb on jeeps is bent too. Apparently it’s not a big deal. Don’t get me wrong, we all know (think) that striaght is stronger than bent, but if the oem with all their testing and research do it, I think it’ll be ok.
Getting closer; catching up to you.
If I have to bend mine, it will be a minor one like yours - 10* max. The axle side of the dragink is my reference for general "flatness," and has the standard ORD offset bend.
Talking with Stephen the other day, half the installations end up needing this small bend, and half don't. The variables being axle location fore and aft, and how far up full bump is set. I'm keeping the axle pushed forward by 1", and am trying to cram it pretty far up against the crossmember like you did.
Personally, I struggle with "Perfection being the enemy of Good."
The feedback and notes y'all share here will always welcome, and I don't read any one of them as malicious.
I would counter that the basic build rules depend on the conditions to which they are applied. A 4400 car can probably maintain ideal link geometry without any bends better than a 35 year old half ton suburban with a bunch of junk welded to it. It won't stop me from aspiring and working toward the ideal state, but I also won't rebuild the ORD axle mount to move the panhard end up another inch. I'd rather just bend the link, and move to the next problem.
This pretty much sums up my thinking, too. If it works well and has been thoroughly tested, who am I to argue?
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3/8” clearance at the engine crossmember. I found the last bit of bump travel.
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David
Well done. I can't say I have anywhere the build knowledge to be constructive but it sure is cool to see you strive for perfection on this. Bend or no bend.
Based on your previous output and the ORD kit, I'm pretty sure it's going to work out well.
Keep up the good work as always.
Based on your previous output and the ORD kit, I'm pretty sure it's going to work out well.
Keep up the good work as always.
With all the discussion of being straight.
Hardly anything is these days!
Carry on sir!
Hardly anything is these days!
Carry on sir!
Pocket #1 for Greg.
David
David
I like it
Pocket #2
You can shave the hardware and rod end, but I opted to make the pocket.
David
You can shave the hardware and rod end, but I opted to make the pocket.
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Lots of small tweaks to get the tire centered at full stuff.
Centered and ready to do one more fit check at full stuff before moving on to the engine cage.
David
Centered and ready to do one more fit check at full stuff before moving on to the engine cage.
David
I had to hog out the body mount a tad more, so I whipped up these tie plates.
David
David
I should probably know the answer to this question, but what do you use to cut stuff like that?
A buddy of mine has a plasma table. Measure, sketch, DXF, cut, prep and burn it in.
Just a bunch of welding friends at 550 ft above sea level.
David
Rain delays are unfortunate, but it forces me to slow down and go back through my checklist(s). A bunch of stainless exhaust material is coming for the new crossover, and I'm redrawing the overlay plates for their final version. It's impossible to avoid scope creep when the suspension system literally or figuratively touches so many other systems.
David
David
At ride height what is the final bump travel number at?
Ballpark 6”. I’m pulling everything out to burn in the links and overlays, so final isn’t final. Also, springs and bumps are back ordered, and that’s part of the equation.
Meanwhile, I finished up the design of the overlays and will now weld for the next few days.
David
Meanwhile, I finished up the design of the overlays and will now weld for the next few days.
David
I have seen your post on Insta but just got caught up here. Incredible work as always!
Thank you, sir. I have the benefit of being able to invest a lot of time. If I'm not working the day job, I'm doing this. My wife is exceptionally supportive. That, or she wants to park her car in the garage again.
David
One more rough cycle before blowing it apart to weld the links and overlays. I ran compression and extension on either side, and so far, no binding.
Rails are sanded and prepped. Next up is the repair brace, and draining my argon bottles.
David
Rails are sanded and prepped. Next up is the repair brace, and draining my argon bottles.
David
