quick ram mounting question...
just another Rockwell looser
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gusset the inside between the box and the DOM tubing and it will be plenty strong....
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i played with the ram mounting this weekend but didnt get anything accomplished. i was not able to bend any tube as it was raining. my bender is mounted to a big ole piece of hickery timber (20" by 20") and to hold it down I set my skidsteer on the opposite end and it usually keeps it in place. i have a nice long weekend coming up with no girl in town and the barn to myself so i really hope to get it going.
I am open to any and all suggestions. as soon as i get the ram mounted i should be able to finish it out
-cutts-
I am open to any and all suggestions. as soon as i get the ram mounted i should be able to finish it out
-cutts-
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*sigh* still nothing. i dont like any setup i have mocked up or really even thought of. the advantage most have over my setup is i am running radius arms and moist run a link style suspension up front.
how strong would welding to cast be? i hate the idea but the nice flat cast spring pad on the drivers side is absolutey perfect, except its cast! i am terrified it will snap or crack my housing!
any more thoughts? pics? suggestions?
-cutts-
how strong would welding to cast be? i hate the idea but the nice flat cast spring pad on the drivers side is absolutey perfect, except its cast! i am terrified it will snap or crack my housing!
any more thoughts? pics? suggestions?
-cutts-
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People weld cast all the time with good results. I know what youre saying though.
Why not do it like I said in post 15 but instead of welding it to the center section cut a plate to match the diff cover with a L shaped piece of angle that comes back over axle to mount it.
Does that makes sense?
BTW,
what happened to KO?
Why not do it like I said in post 15 but instead of welding it to the center section cut a plate to match the diff cover with a L shaped piece of angle that comes back over axle to mount it.
Does that makes sense?
BTW,
what happened to KO?
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People weld cast all the time with good results. I know what youre saying though.
Why not do it like I said in post 15 but instead of welding it to the center section cut a plate to match the diff cover with a L shaped piece of angle that comes back over axle to mount it.
Does that makes sense?
BTW,
what happened to KO?
Why not do it like I said in post 15 but instead of welding it to the center section cut a plate to match the diff cover with a L shaped piece of angle that comes back over axle to mount it.
Does that makes sense?
BTW,
what happened to KO?
you mean a plate to fit b/t the cover and the housing and let all the bolts help hold the mount? heck, hadnt thought of this but i could weld the other end to my diff cover (3/8" diamond plate steel) and have my mount removable, like with a couple of bolt on flanges.
he has changed hobbies, not sure if its b/c of the new girl or not... i just know i miss out on the trail! plus he has been building a house. to be honest havent called him in a couple of weeks. might just have to call him in the AM and wake his sorry rear up!
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Fishy,
there is a trail ride/rock crawl group from Charleston SC that Ive kinda 'hooked up' with. They are all real good guys and fun to hang around. They have a couple obstacles set up (big culvert pipes and junk like that) on some property here as well as a full out trail in the upstate (Laurens) I think. If youre interested Ill give you their website. Its a real small forum kinda like this but its mostly local guys who just BS. Dont expect tech.
here is my buddy King new buggy he just finished.
there is a trail ride/rock crawl group from Charleston SC that Ive kinda 'hooked up' with. They are all real good guys and fun to hang around. They have a couple obstacles set up (big culvert pipes and junk like that) on some property here as well as a full out trail in the upstate (Laurens) I think. If youre interested Ill give you their website. Its a real small forum kinda like this but its mostly local guys who just BS. Dont expect tech.
here is my buddy King new buggy he just finished.
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sweet! i am always interested! in fact i wouldnt mind taggin along next time they head out some where if its not too terribly far. i have been wanting to try Gulches!
do they have any good pics of where they mounted their rams? lol
-cutts-
do they have any good pics of where they mounted their rams? lol
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way ahead of you Fishy. Ive already asked King for some pics.
Email me and Ill send you the link to their site. I dont think I should do it over the boards. Panties get bunched sometimes.
Email me and Ill send you the link to their site. I dont think I should do it over the boards. Panties get bunched sometimes.
just another Rockwell looser
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From: Cocoa, FL
*sigh* still nothing. i dont like any setup i have mocked up or really even thought of. the advantage most have over my setup is i am running radius arms and moist run a link style suspension up front.
how strong would welding to cast be? i hate the idea but the nice flat cast spring pad on the drivers side is absolutey perfect, except its cast! i am terrified it will snap or crack my housing!
any more thoughts? pics? suggestions?
-cutts-
how strong would welding to cast be? i hate the idea but the nice flat cast spring pad on the drivers side is absolutey perfect, except its cast! i am terrified it will snap or crack my housing!
any more thoughts? pics? suggestions?
-cutts-
dude just pre heat it and you'll be fine......i welded my disc brake brackets to my knuckles just fine.......