Stellaghost Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, muddy said: Yes I mean somewhere near to standard like ross says infant of the axle however stuck up into the wheebox area, much easier to box in in the tub and still leaves the middle open to use (assuming the rear cage stays also go through the wheelboxs.) Its also watching the shocker body doesn't clash with the chassis side on full droop this is why the bottom needs to be fairly outboard. Working on it as we speak regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted September 23, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2022 Sorted, this is the final position with what @muddy suggested Wheel is 40" off the ground although that will be slightly less once springs back on, it's enough I would say, never had this much before, if it's not, well gas axe and welder will be out Front suspension bottom brackets altered and now getting full range without touching anything sorry about shading on left of pictures camera cover got in the way regards Stephen 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Great - a good milestone ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted September 24, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2022 Strong enough trailing arm???? Lol Regards Stephen 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2022 Rear suspension brackets completed, bit ironic that painting can take as long as fabricating Regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 I do find it quite amazing that a coat of paint can turn redneck fabrication into looking good and purposeful Oh it is your right to disagree..lol Regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 It looks really good. You’ve done some of the chassis too? Once painted is that everything done to make it a roller ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Stephen, I assume that crossmember is going to be braced still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Anderzander said: It looks really good. You’ve done some of the chassis too? Once painted is that everything done to make it a roller ? Pretty much, just a case of stripping it all down to paint and put new bolts in etc regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 45 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Stephen, I assume that crossmember is going to be braced still? Not at the moment, going to see how it fares, all of it is with 1/4" plate and one section of 10mm plate in the middle, also the cushioning will help relieve stress, everything will be checked very regularily once running simply because of how much work has been done to make things fit regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Not at the moment, going to see how it fares, all of it is with 1/4" plate and one section of 10mm plate in the middle, also the cushioning will help relieve stress, everything will be checked very regularily once running simply because of how much work has been done to make things fit regards Stephen I really really wouldn’t do that Stephen. It would only take 2 bits of extra steel in it to make a K-member in there would make it a lot stronger and safer. Just my 2p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 The 1/4” plate does make it stronger than it looks. But as Doug says it doesn’t take much to brace it easily and I reckon it’s cheap insurance. It’s going to be easier to do it now than bending it and having to straighten. Also, if clearances are tight to other things there’s a risk of damage when (rather than if IMO) you bend it and the axle location changes. Turning it into a K-shape and even bracing the straight side of the K is worth it I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 29 minutes ago, dangerous doug said: I really really wouldn’t do that Stephen. It would only take 2 bits of extra steel in it to make a K-member in there would make it a lot stronger and safer. Just my 2p 5 minutes ago, landroversforever said: The 1/4” plate does make it stronger than it looks. But as Doug says it doesn’t take much to brace it easily and I reckon it’s cheap insurance. It’s going to be easier to do it now than bending it and having to straighten. Also, if clearances are tight to other things there’s a risk of damage when (rather than if IMO) you bend it and the axle location changes. Turning it into a K-shape and even bracing the straight side of the K is worth it I reckon. OK both will do exactly that regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 As suggested regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: As suggested regards Stephen Does make it round about jumping proof😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Wytze said: Does make it round about jumping proof😁 You do know it's got a tdi in it and not a jet engine, lol it will be a sloth compared to the little green thing which probably jumps very well if desired Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Looks great Stephen . Think it will save a lot of work in the future! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 that’s what we did…or something similar. The 2 legs met at the chassis with the 2 legs from the rear making 2 inverted Ks. Can’t find any photos of that thing they’re all poser shots which is a shame. I’m not trying to tell you what to do and it’s really hard to grasp the size of things you’ve made through photos. If you think it’s all good I’ll keep quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 29 minutes ago, dangerous doug said: that’s what we did…or something similar. The 2 legs met at the chassis with the 2 legs from the rear making 2 inverted Ks. Can’t find any photos of that thing they’re all poser shots which is a shame. I’m not trying to tell you what to do and it’s really hard to grasp the size of things you’ve made through photos. If you think it’s all good I’ll keep quiet Couldn't put behind as gearbox mounts and gearbox in the way, I did look at it, you can't see in the photo but k pieces are bent to follow shape of cross member regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 It’s a thing of beauty ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 23 hours ago, dangerous doug said: If you think it’s all good I’ll keep quiet Not acceptable........lol Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 On 9/26/2022 at 3:16 PM, Stellaghost said: it will be a sloth compared to the little green thing which probably jumps very well if desired Sadly no chance to prove this at 7S, 15mph speed limit, though I am sure I will some day Sid will probably be faster than you think... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Sid will probably be faster than you think... I hope so, Never gonna touch the little green thing....... My axles and wheels alone will be heavier.....never mind the rest of the nuke fabrication....lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 41 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: I hope so, Never gonna touch the little green thing....... My axles and wheels alone will be heavier.....never mind the rest of the nuke fabrication....lol Regards Stephen Me like heavy and strong.. 💪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 14 hours ago, Wytze said: Me like heavy and strong.. 💪 If it's light it doesn't need to be as strong, virtuous cycle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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