inchman Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Hello, my front shock mounts are getting near there sell by date, Im thinking of makeing some new ones, Im thinking 50x10 flat bar bent to shape and welded on to a 10mm ring at the bottom.. has anybody any photos of differnt front shock mounts i could look at before I start.. cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_LLAMA4x4 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) My suggestion is to look at the ones on my website and then just buy some from me instead of making your own David Edited October 13, 2006 by Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Having attempted to make some of my own, and then bought/fitted/used ones from David (Llama 4x4) I can give them a thorough recommendation, excellent service, fast delivery and very easy to deal with. I have no connection with Llama 4x4 before you ask , just impressed with all the products I've bought from them. If your budget is low/nonexistent then why not modify/remake the standard ones? If you are not needing to change the height then standard parts are fine. If you wanted lowered turrets then just cut and weld standard turrets, same for if you want to raise them. I mate has done this successfully on his RRC and hasnt broken them yet - all depends on your welding though If your budget is truly nonexistant then you are welcome to come and strip however many standard turrets you require off some of our scrap cars Lewis Oh and 4mm or 6mm will be fine for the ring at the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 What use do you put the vehicle to Inchman? stock length suspension or longer? big wheels and axles or stock kit? David - no offence but this is the tools and fab section - classifieds is down the corridor and turn left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_LLAMA4x4 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) My suggestion is to look at the ones on my website and then just buy some from me instead of making your own David Though written as a joke I guess this is a bit of a blatant plug - what I was trying to suggest is that very often by the time you have made up something yourself it is often cheaper to buy one that is ready mde and tried and tested.... The reason I suggested looking at the ones I sell is that they are constructed in the same manner as the original post was heading..... If you are to continue on the self build thheme I would say that 10mm flat is way over the top, 6mm is easily strong enough. AND if you use 10mm on the bottom plate you will then need to use longer bolts on the retaining ring aswell. David Edited October 13, 2006 by Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Though written as a joke I guess this is a bit of a blatant plug - what I was trying to suggest is that very often by the time you have made up something yourself it is often cheaper to buy one that is ready mde and tried and tested.... pends who's doing the work and what toys they have in the cupboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_LLAMA4x4 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 pends who's doing the work and what toys they have in the cupboard Which is precisely why I said 'very often' rather than 'every time'..... having said that not many people have a hot div galvanising bath in their cupboard to finish them off properly! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 In my experience, 50 x 6 and a 6mm ring is plenty strong enough B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel_90 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 sometimes its easier to buy a product rather than maiking you own. i thought about making some blocks to go under the coil on the front of mine but stumbled across some at a show for a reasnoable price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 David, how the heck is a bloke 'sposed to know if he wants to copy your stuff if you don't make your pics clickable to big pics. C'mon now, play the game :D Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I'll see your 50 x 6mm and raise you to 40x6mm as being plenty. You don't need a ring at the bottom, just two more bits of 40x6 each with a pair of holes. Bend the bar into the same rough shape as the cross section of the original turrets, weld to the other two bits and hay presto. I used ones like this for years without problem! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inchman Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 thanks for all the in put. I have a well equiped workshop at home, lathe, milling machine, iron worker, welders etc and I like making thinks so I think Ill give it a bash. I cant galvanise myself, but my chassis isnt galvanised and I think the chassis will rot out before my new shock mounts.. again thanks for all the help cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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