rusty_wingnut Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 followin on froma previous discussion Re, QTs mounts, I made some mounts for a V8 usin a larger dia radius arm bush in the hope these would still have the same strength as QTs but allowing for more deflection and hence less vibrations. Please excuse the fab, you guys are pro's They are to restrain a friends 4.2, he's yet to try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 They look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Very nice fab work Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Snap! I did these earlier in the week. Also thought the small bush (rear trailing arm type) was probably too stiff. Wasn't really worried about it feeling harsh but more the fact that things that vibrate a lot tend to have lots of stuff that comes loose and brackets that crack. So I went for two, slightly modified, A frame bush's either side. Hope to get the rear chassis "ears" for either mount tacked on tomorrow after work then pull the motor back out and weld it up, along with some load spreading on the chassis. Then a pressure wash (as long as the washer has thawed out ) and a splash of paint. BTW, Also for a 4.2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles tout terrain Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 All look good! for the time and the money i would still buy the QT mounts for racing their perfect and wouldn't ever notice vibrations!! in a road car it maybe different and a larger bush would be better to absorb the vibrations more, possibly QT ones were designed with racing in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'm using QT mounts on mine, haven't noticed any additional vibration/noise over the standard mounts, maybe my engine runs smoother or something. Having seen Steve's mounts though, maybe the next time someone asks me about LS1/Defender mounts, that looks to be a much simpler way of making a mount for the engine side and then building custom chassis "ears".to suit. Looks like it'll make the whole process a lot simpler as you can easily adjust the height and distance from the chassis based on where you drill the hole. Are you going to put a plate between the two ears once they are welded to the chassis ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'm using QT mounts on mine, haven't noticed any additional vibration/noise over the standard mounts, maybe my engine runs smoother or something.Having seen Steve's mounts though, maybe the next time someone asks me about LS1/Defender mounts, that looks to be a much simpler way of making a mount for the engine side and then building custom chassis "ears".to suit. Looks like it'll make the whole process a lot simpler as you can easily adjust the height and distance from the chassis based on where you drill the hole. Are you going to put a plate between the two ears once they are welded to the chassis ? Yes Dave, Going to box between the ears with some 3mm plate to give a bit of strength and also stop them being a mud trap. Then tapper a piece of box out for a few inch's infront of them along the chassis. Will post some pics when its done, Hopefully toight if all goes well. BTW, An A frame polly/superpro bush fits perfectly inside a piece of Blue band roll cage tubing (48mmx3.2mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 cheers lads I didn't expect the kind comments. The tube was turned from solid billet to match each bush with a press fit. Took around 2hrs to make each tube. Then I strategically cut the mounts for a standard V8 and made the 6mm thick U pieces. I hope it works, the chap hasn't installed them yet :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Snap! I did these earlier in the week. Also thought the small bush (rear trailing arm type) was probably too stiff. Wasn't really worried about it feeling harsh but more the fact that things that vibrate a lot tend to have lots of stuff that comes loose and brackets that crack. So I went for two, slightly modified, A frame bush's either side. Hope to get the rear chassis "ears" for either mount tacked on tomorrow after work then pull the motor back out and weld it up, along with some load spreading on the chassis. Then a pressure wash (as long as the washer has thawed out ) and a splash of paint. BTW, Also for a 4.2! Excellent Steve! please let me know how they fair, as my mate is unconvinced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Excellent Steve! please let me know how they fair, as my mate is unconvinced! Will do but I cant see there will be any problems. I got the other chassis ears done today and tacked in place so I should have them finished in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 As always ,Tidy work there Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 As always ,Tidy work there Steve Why thankyou for your kind words sir ! Didn't finish them today as I got involved in a stack of other stuff. Did get a bit done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Well they are finished and painted now but it will be a few weeks until the truck is back together for a test drive as there is a huge mountain of work to get through. Here the only pics I have finished and they are not great as I only had my phone. Pretty much a copy of Simon Bucks 110 just with a larger bush and not as tidy! I'll let you know as soon as its up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Pretty much a copy of Simon Bucks 110 just with a larger bush and not as tidy! Simon ,Matt and the rest of the crew turn out some lovely work ,and well worthy of copying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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