Source for Custom Steel Wedges?

[nvrenuf]

Any suggestions (or CK5 members) for making some steel wedges?

I need 4 wedges like I’ve drawn and 4 more wedges with the same angle but as thin as possible while still structurally strong.

Use: thick wedges to lower and level a crossmember under the frame with thin opposing wedges to level the bolt/nut hardware inside the frame. (** relax, these will not be used on the tcase crossmember )

 

[Blue85]

Can you use standard wedge shims and a spacer? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2NZDRSX/?th=1

Why not cut and modify the crossmember mounts?

 

[Truckman4life]

Send Cut Send? or Xometry?

 

[Blue85]

A piece of 1" bar laid at an angle on a bandsaw comes pretty close to the dimensions you drew and then you have the pair, but 2"x4" is a really long cut.



Would tapered washers work on the other side? It would be simpler if you could go to an integer, like 5 degrees. https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/deta...300252210&tab=drawingAndSpecifications&Page=1

 

[nvrenuf]

Can you use standard wedge shims and a spacer? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2NZDRSX/?th=1

Why not cut and modify the crossmember mounts?

I’m adding a second crossmember for a skid plate and traction bar mount but the spot on the frame is curved downward and I need it to be level so it’s on the same plane as the tcase crossmember, this is why I need the specific measurements. I also want a block like wedge so I get the full footprint of the crossmember.

 

[nvrenuf]

Send Cut Send? or Xometry?

Thanks I’ll check those out and see if they can do it.

 

[warrpath4x4]

might try Adam Deuling also

 

[nvrenuf]

might try Adam Deuling also

I completely forgot about him. Is he still active on Instagram?

 

[Cucv_M1008]

I completely forgot about him. Is he still active on Instagram?

Yes he is.

 

[imiceman44]

I’m adding a second crossmember for a skid plate and traction bar mount but the spot on the frame is curved downward and I need it to be level so it’s on the same plane as the tcase crossmember, this is why I need the specific measurements. I also want a block like wedge so I get the full footprint of the crossmember.

For that it doesn't need to be a solid wedge, you can make a box from 1/4" or even 3/16" you can do it in your garage with simple tools.
I though it was for some axle suspension or something.
Skid plate cross member doesn't need to be stronger than the frame.
Even for the track bar, assuming it's the shackle end.

 

[ktmoutfront]

I completely forgot about him. Is he still active on Instagram?

I see more of him on my Insta feed than anyone else.

 

[nvrenuf]

It will be the shackle end of the traction bar.

I just don’t want something hollow, I’ve seen too many pieces like that compress.

 

[imiceman44]

It will be the shackle end of the traction bar.

I just don’t want something hollow, I’ve seen too many pieces like that compress.

It would not compress if it's boxed.

 

[Blue85]

The bolt holes would be pieces of tubing. Each surface would be flat plate cut in the same shape as shown in your 2-D drawing. Although, the tapered pieces wouldn't have to be at the outer edges with that construction. They could be placed just outside your bolts and the tubing deleted. It wouldn't be too bad with a plasma cutter. If cutting with a grinder, the cost of the CNC milling would likely be worth it.