Are those the 4" Marlin springs up front like you originally planned?
Would you mind measuring your frame to ground distance for me, from just behind the front cab mount. I'm trying to figure out why mine is so freakin high (28.5") on 36's and 4" springs, yours looks much lower. Thanks, and again, lookin good.
If you are gonna weld this on, do you have an adjustment somewhere else?
Mine is a clamp on the TR so I can loosen it when I need to do an alignment, it is rigid at the axle.
You'll also need it adjustable so you can make sure you get full and equal turn radius , if you weld it you may only get partial sweep of the ram and it will limit your turning.
If you are gonna weld this on, do you have an adjustment somewhere else?
Mine is a clamp on the TR so I can loosen it when I need to do an alignment, it is rigid at the axle.
You'll also need it adjustable so you can make sure you get full and equal turn radius , if you weld it you may only get partial sweep of the ram and it will limit your turning.
yeah i carefully measure the toe in using this method....welded in and got lucky when i put the tie rod back in...toe was still the same...i will probably end up using a clamp style eventually.....for adjustability. but for now this works
Yes, go get a piece that is big enough to slip fit over your TR, then slit it and weld on some flat stock drilled for your bolts and then weld the tabs for the ram on the tube that fits over the TR. Viola.
Yes, go get a piece that is big enough to slip fit over your TR, then slit it and weld on some flat stock drilled for your bolts and then weld the tabs for the ram on the tube that fits over the TR. Viola.
Probably the most talented build I have ever seen. The toyota brace tops it off but that would probably last me five minutes on the rocks. Nice:clap: :clap: :xbeer1: :kewl:
I suggest NOT welding the tab on to the tie rod for the assist cylinder.
The first time you go to adjust toe in you'll be kicking yourself in the ass.
I did up a clamp kinda thing and I think put a write up in tech FAQ about how to go about it. It will allow you the cylinder very securely but still allow you to align the front end. Simple to do too.
pulled her out of the gayrage today....her first trip was to the car wash..exciting huh?
I still need to settle the springs and weld the shock mounts on and bumpstops. It rides suprisingly well with no shocks and no weight on the rear. The tires are more quiet than I expected too. They turn like a breeze with the hydro assist. I dont really have any complaints thusfar but I have not taken it above 40 mph. It is really amazing. I didnt have a chance to flex it out yet because I had to come to work. :down: But heres some pics to hold u guys over
thanks for the compliments. It was a lot of hard work. For the bed I am building a tube bed (similar to All pro's design) tied into an exo and front bumper.
took her out and stretched the springs...heres a couple pics. next week i will be mounting the shocks. overall very happy with the build, no complaints. she also drives down the highway at 70 like a dream... :smokin:
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