That looks legit! Really nice work.
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Three Day 3link
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damn that's nice.
Thanks guys! That means a lot! We a lot of time and energy into this project.. I'll have video and completion pics soon.
needs more shock hoop strength, maybe engine crossover from one to the other, and maybe another tube that goes from the top down to the frame. Axle U-joint working angle looks a little steep, but it's a tough picture to go by. Outside of that concern, looks nice. Can't wait for more pics and video!
I mentioned that were not done, it'll also get lowered 3 inches so the angle shouldn't be as bad. Thanks for the input.
Yeah those shocks are going to peel off that frame nicely, and take a section of the frame with them when they do.
Mine did and they were just shocks.
Definitely cross brace them and maybe some boxing.
Mine did and they were just shocks.
Definitely cross brace them and maybe some boxing.
Does look good though
right on
that little info was hiding between pics lol
that little info was hiding between pics lol
Heck i still dont have limit straps or bumps on my truck.
Looks great guys.
Looks great guys.
We will definitely do more bracing on the finished product. On yours, did the frame actually come apart away from the weld? I know when I was building me a i did a bit of experiencing running with and without the cross brace, that single brace completely solidified the front end. I could see that flexing fatiguing the steel of the frame, everyday leading to failure.
I'm not concerned with the towers separating from the frame, given that the right side has 16" of weld area between the tower and chassis, and the left has 26", and captures the frame top and bottom.
I should have just linked mine...
mine only captured the side of the frame, and it peeled the frame open.
When I was building my truck before I did the cross bar you could jack the truck up and see the frame flex.
From the cab mount forward the hoops are welded and double welded with 3/16 plate and gusseted. When the brace is removed a slight tap with a hammer is needed to pull it back together with the weight on the hoops.
From the cab mount forward the hoops are welded and double welded with 3/16 plate and gusseted. When the brace is removed a slight tap with a hammer is needed to pull it back together with the weight on the hoops.
Yeah, with my unboxed frame my towers would lean in a good 3/4" with the truck sitting on the tires. With the crossbar, zero flexing now. Made the whole truck feel way more solid.
It'll surely blow up now..
3 day radius arm you mean?
Looks good, I like the beefy brackets, except for the shock towers. Maybe its just the pictures but they look really thin. But I wont judge until I see the finished product.
Looks good, I like the beefy brackets, except for the shock towers. Maybe its just the pictures but they look really thin. But I wont judge until I see the finished product.
Technically a radius arm is a three link, but yes you are correct, Ill get some better pictures, remember the shocks are 2.5 inch so they are going to make anything they are attached to look small. The towers are all 3/16ths plate with gussets at each shear weld.. so 7/16 thick at the junctions. We will offer 1/4 inch for those who need or want the extra beef. Chromoly might also be an option for those even more concerned with the strength.
Looked thinner than 1/8" from this end of the monitor.
Continue.
Continue.
Hahah!! I Have zero doubt on the strength, remember its only as strong as the material its attached to, which in this case the frame is less that what the towers are made of. But! we've captured the top and side of the frame.. you would have to not brace it and both areas would have to completely fail before the shock disconnected itself from the frame.. Do I have to jump this thing to convince you guys!
Engine crossover tube, weld the engine cross member in, put on the bump stops, and go jump it.
