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Old May 12, 2015 | 06:33 PM
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ladder bar mounting issues..

hey guys, im throwing a set of ladder bars i made on my 76 highboy...my only concern is that the clam that clamps to the axle tube wont be enough strength to hold the axle in place to keep i from sliding up and down from the axle wrap.... let me know if you have any other ideas?..heres a few pics



i dont think these clamps will steady the axle











opinions?
 
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Old May 12, 2015 | 06:42 PM
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I would:


-Add a gusset plate to the narrower end of the arms. It needs to be strong along its entire length.
-The U-clamps will not exert enough force to prevent the axle from wrapping unless the U-bolt and clamp assembly is welded to the axle. I prefer a rigid mount bolted on the carrier (9-inch) or welded to the axle tubes on both sides of the rotational axes (plural of axis).
 
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Old May 12, 2015 | 06:46 PM
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Spring perch welded to axle tubes and platform on torsion bars to mate. then bolt them together. At most you snap bolts.. go grade 8, 1/2 inch.
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SixGunCaliforniaKid
Spring perch welded to axle tubes and platform on torsion bars to mate. then bolt them together. At most you snap bolts.. go grade 8, 1/2 inch.
thats an awsome idea! thank you !
 
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