AGR going in today
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offrd63
Ain't you done yet!
What is that piece that you have on the cross brace? Is it aluminum ?
No that is steel
offrd63
Ain't you done yet!
Is it welded to the cross brace ?
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ok so maybe a dumb question. for the round steering shaft the borgeson joint doesn’t have a set screw or cross pin. how does one mount it so the shaft is solid? is it meant to be welded on?
I first drilled and pinned mine because I could, i.e, I have a drill press and roll pins.
Then I wrapped the joint in a wet rag and TIG welded it on.
Go easy on the heat to preserve the bearings.
Then I wrapped the joint in a wet rag and TIG welded it on.
Go easy on the heat to preserve the bearings.
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Mig welded all of mine over the years
I'm always looking for an excuse to use up some Argon!
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thanks. i just welded it on then. not my prettiest welds. i haven’t been practicing for a while but they’re solid
i also tacked a sleeve onto the base of the steering column for a bearing.
after it cools i’ll paint it
wasn’t happy so did some grinding and a second pass. i’m kind of type a about this stuff
i also tacked a sleeve onto the base of the steering column for a bearing.
after it cools i’ll paint it
wasn’t happy so did some grinding and a second pass. i’m kind of type a about this stuff
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Wet rag works to block the heat but I like to use this stuff along with a wet rag to block the heat travel. Works really good. "Heat Block"
I've been gathering parts for this conversion for some time but recently decided not to have any weld joints and I just picked up these components.
I'll grind my cut off stock steering shaft into a 3/4 DD.
Borgeson Telescoping Steering Shaft ¾”DD x 1”DD
Borgeson Upper U-Joint
Borgeson Lower U-Joint
I've been gathering parts for this conversion for some time but recently decided not to have any weld joints and I just picked up these components.
I'll grind my cut off stock steering shaft into a 3/4 DD.
Borgeson Telescoping Steering Shaft ¾”DD x 1”DD
Borgeson Upper U-Joint
Borgeson Lower U-Joint
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I think that will do just fine!
pardion
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pardion
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Wngrog I would suggest boxing in that frame horn between the store bought p/s mount and the frame. Also a gusset on the lower side from bracket to frame.
I had a bad experience last summer when my new AGR box started seizing up and broke the mounts off the frame, in which broke the fittings for the ram assist. Josh and Big John took care of me, all better now.
Downey
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wngrog, two different things bother me that are shown in your post #41 above:
1. I would not mount the gear box nose low, that puts the pitman arm on an upward angle as it extends rearward, which then puts the TRE on more of a compound angle, more likely to snap when your suspension goes into full droop.
2. Get that wrap off the Header as soon as you can, the Header will literally melt inside that wrap. Racers wrap their Headers, but then unwrap after every run/short trip- - -or buy new Headers very often.
1. I would not mount the gear box nose low, that puts the pitman arm on an upward angle as it extends rearward, which then puts the TRE on more of a compound angle, more likely to snap when your suspension goes into full droop.
2. Get that wrap off the Header as soon as you can, the Header will literally melt inside that wrap. Racers wrap their Headers, but then unwrap after every run/short trip- - -or buy new Headers very often.
I have had the same setup on the box for years. My suspensions must not drop out as much as your suspensions.
I’ve always heard from the “those headers will rust out” police. This is the first time I’ve heard from the “that header will melt”
Police.
4Plus Products. It’s not on line. Will need to email or call.
