Tube clamp for mounting ram to tie rod

[readymix]

Anyone doing it?
I am considering it just for ease of installation and the ability to adjust the tie rod in less than full turn increments.

I would like to see pics of how the tabs were welded onto the clamp. I am having trouble believing that the weld bead would not get in the way of the bolts.

Also, anyone know where I can get one for a 1.25" tie rod? All I have seen is 1.5" and bigger.

 

[4X4HIGH]

I run a tube clamp with my hydro assist and my buddy made it and can make them any size you want. Here is a pic of the clamp he made for me. I don't currently have any pics with the tabs welded on but the weld does not get in the way of the bolt holes.

 

[1-tonmudder]

Search for Greg72,he did that on his I beleive.

 

[readymix]

Scott, what is that made out of?
And do you ever fear it slipping on the tie rod?

The reason I am questioning the weld bead position is that the tabs measure out to a distance of 1.25" outside when mounted to the heim. Couple that with a clamp made to fit a 1.25" tube.......would that work?

 

[4X4HIGH]

let me go take a pic for you of my clamp. I'll be back with a pic in a few minutes. I'll also give the you OD measurement of the clamp. Ok, the OD is 2.625" and it is 3.940" in length. The steering clamp has not moved yet. The ID is a couple thousanths smaller than the OD of the tie rod so it clamps real tight. The clamp is made of cold rolled steel IIRC.

 

[readymix]

Right on.

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

Dis is mine

 

[readymix]

That look cool.
Where did you get it at?

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

Its a piece of cold rolled.I bored it,drilled,tapped,and counterbored the screw holes,and then cut it in half to make it a clamp.

Its not that clean any more,but it aint moved yet

Oh yea,I gotta say "I stole part of my idea from Greg72" before he comes in here and says I stole his idea again

 

[readymix]

If I had all the tooling to do that kind of machining, I would steal the idea also.
But I only have a drill, sawzall, grinder and welder......so I doubt it would work out that well for me.

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

I got the spring plate idea from Greg

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

Actually there wasnt any machining.You could easily make one with a drill press.Just have to find a band saw to push it through when yer done

McMaster Car shaft collars work just as well without all the work too

 

[readymix]

let me go take a pic for you of my clamp. I'll be back with a pic in a few minutes. I'll also give the you OD measurement of the clamp. Ok, the OD is 2.625" and it is 3.940" in length. The steering clamp has not moved yet. The ID is a couple thousanths smaller than the OD of the tie rod so it clamps real tight. The clamp is made of cold rolled steel IIRC.

Just for a good comparison, what is the size of your tie rod.

 

[sandawgk5]

I emailed a link to you of one a while ago. You should still have it

Dik

 

[rdn2blazer]

Actually there wasnt any machining.You could easily make one with a drill press.Just have to find a band saw to push it through when yer done

McMaster Car shaft collars work just as well without all the work too

That dont have anything that wide that I can find.

 

[readymix]

I emailed a link to you of one a while ago. You should still have it

Dik

I have 3 e-mails from you that I can find.

- Assist information/comparison (The clamp is not included in this one)
- Link to photo of the Dolphins
- Your reply to the "Auschwitz prisoners" pic I sent you.......

 

[sandawgk5]

I have 3 e-mails from you that I can find.

- Assist information/comparison (The clamp is not included in this one)
- Link to photo of the Dolphins
- Your reply to the "Auschwitz prisoners" pic I sent you.......

This was not a recent email. Hell it might have been when you were still in CA. I will see what I can find.

Dik

 

[4X4HIGH]

Just for a good comparison, what is the size of your tie rod.

My tie rod is 1.5" DOM

 

[Citizen Rider]

Mad4x4 had them, but i cant seem to track down their site.

 

[sandawgk5]

Here you go Part #s and all

Link is http://www.mcmaster.com/
the 1 piece part number is 61005K58
2 piece is: 60845K67

The 2 piece can be had with a 1 1/4 to 1 1/4 bore with or without a keyway. Oh and Trish says she is sending you a bill for the shoot fee for the Dolphin pics

Dik