ROGUE TROOPER Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Got me thinking for the Lowbrid........ Unlike the Hybrid owners I need longer or same length turrets, the Std ones I have look boring.........thought about hacking then up by putting holes on them......... but thought of making my own. OK its out of cardboard template at the mo, but you get my drift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K88 MUD Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Got me thinking for the Lowbrid........Unlike the Hybrid owners I need longer or same length turrets, the Std ones I have look boring.........thought about hacking then up by putting holes on them......... but thought of making my own. OK its out of cardboard template at the mo, but you get my drift! Nice idea......plenty of scope to add or remove bits and should work well............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 RT Why use flat plate? Do you not have access to big round bar? Then just use a flat plate at the top to mount the shock through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Spot Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Looks great but I don't know how the cardboard will stand up to mud and water On the bright side cardboard corrodes less than Landrover turrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGUE TROOPER Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 RTWhy use flat plate? Do you not have access to big round bar? Then just use a flat plate at the top to mount the shock through. No doubt its what Les has in the inventing shed! Its only stressed up and down so should be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 No doubt its what Les has in the inventing shed! Its only stressed up and down so should be fine! If it works out cheaper to make several sets I could help you bring the costs down if you get a set I'd have 1 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 RT Make them out of Frosties Packets They'll be Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeat Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 It would be better if the metal had a profile - rather than flat plate as it'll still flex to some degree - depending on how thick it is of course. I have a couple of old turrets here, so I'll have a bash/bend/cut/drill Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Something like this then Flat is plenty strong enough for front turrets, i've made some from 50x5 flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGUE TROOPER Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 Me like! Mine was "first off" prototype so it has loads of room for improvement! The Devon4x4 ones are as much as the tubed ones (About £70 the pair). I'm sure Les can improve on the design, but landrover598 flat metal ones are nice and simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGUE TROOPER Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 It would be better if the metal had a profile - rather than flat plate as it'll still flex to some degree - depending on how thick it is of course. I have a couple of old turrets here, so I'll have a bash/bend/cut/drill Les. Thanks mate :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 IIRC the Gwyn Lewis ones are flat bar too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGUE TROOPER Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 IIRC the Gwyn Lewis ones are flat bar too They look simple and easy to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clbarclay Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 One feature of David Lang's mounts I agree with is the requirement for a complete ring of metal at the base of the mount. The origional ones are made in a rather different way to the aftermarket ones, but on some of the after market ones its superfluace and can be rather wasteful to make in terms of the amount of metal you cut awy to make the ring. Mine are made in a similar way, but with angle iron from old shelving as thats what I had to hand. So far they have proven strong/ridgid enough and easier to fit/remove thanks to not having a full ring at the bottom. The one down side to the angle iro is it makes it rather tight to get round the top of the mount for fitting the nut on the back of the realy (see below). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I like Chris's angle iron version. Minimal amount of cutting and welding and the angle adds stiffness that would be missing from the sheetmetal designs. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Here's what I had developed 1-2 years ago...they look quite similar. I have a front view pic somewhere but can't find it right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael calvert Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 If it works out cheaper to make several sets I could help you bring the costs down if you get a set I'd have 1 as well i made these up last month, can get the distance from base top what ever you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMV8 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Doyou have a laser cutters??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael calvert Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Doyou have a laser cutters??? yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 i made these up last month, can get the distance from base top what ever you need Are they standard size? Do you you have a template for the verticals and ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael calvert Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Are they standard size? Do you you have a template for the verticals and ring? those are standard size and fitment, the detailing is all in format for the machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMV8 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 yeah Take your template down there they will be able to draw it and cut it out in two, a lot stronger and neater. If you ever want any more its st a phone call Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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