Build FJfordy4DR12V (purists turn your eyes away from this one)

[Broski]

Antirock is really an OEM replacmenent for most stuff. They don't understand custom very well. I really like the TK1 guys; they actually seem to race with those bars.

I run a Antirock and really like it. It’s a universal model and It’s highly modified by me.
I don’t think it rocket science you mostly need to know how much weight you’re dealing with.
IMO it all about packaging.

 

[DangerNoodle]

I run a Antirock and really like it. It’s a universal model and It’s highly modified by me.
I don’t think it rocket science you mostly need to know how much weight you’re dealing with.
IMO it all about packaging.

I have an antirock up front and it does work, but I like the way my TK1 behaves a bit more.

 

[Ditcherman]

I don’t remember the hole that you are talking about. Was it right before when I hopped in for a quick ride?

I am measuring the same db unless my engine is under load, then it jumps into the mid 90s.

Only time I remember you riding was to the hike we took, where I made up the rule “flatlanders don’t go hike with native Coloradoans”. At least not this flatlander.

The hole was at the top of a very steep pitch, above where the rollover was. One of those where you couldn’t see over the hood for a while before you end up pitching forward. And we were pretty far behind and didn’t follow close enough to have a good idea of what the truck in front of us did. You may have been too far forward but Jesus and the Virginians heard me crying like a little girl for a second while I thought I was going to tip over.

Went way too far to the right. The go pro could see it, Matt IV didn't really know what to tell me to do if he could see it, and I couldn't see it.
This is right before Lake Como.

 

[Ditcherman]

I did forget to mention I added a second radiator, teeing off the back of the block, which is a common thing for 12V's I guess, 9" Spal fan, 1" plumbing all the way and back into the pump/lower radiator hose. It's the rear radiator in this picture. Front is the intercooler.

 

[Broski]

I just looked up TK1s they do look well built and beefy.
The thick arm for sure would not of worked/ fit my setup

 

[Ditcherman]

Nothing quite like commitment.

Kind of nerve racking cutting into perfectly good, beautiful, TK1 Racing bars. Not sure why, they sell more at the store if I mess it up.

 

[DangerNoodle]

Nothing quite like commitment.
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Kind of nerve racking cutting into perfectly good, beautiful, TK1 Racing bars. Not sure why, they sell more at the store if I mess it up.

I've learned that the bigger the modification, the easier that it is to just send it lol.


I'd 100% key those if you are going to weld them like that.

 

[Ditcherman]

I've learned that the bigger the modification, the easier that it is to just send it lol.


I'd 100% key those if you are going to weld them like that.

I needed to bevel the joint so the link would pivot in behind the spring on compression, so did that on the mill, and beveled the edges as well, but that led to a natural key, kind of.
Hadn’t thought of it til just now but I guess I could run a bolt through the center. I think I’ll test my welds.
One side is done and tested out flex-wise, tacked together. When I made my coilover hoops I didn’t make them identical, one is about a half inch wider at the frame mount so the arms are getting done individually as well.

I am concerned about the aluminum bushing TK1 supplied that the bar rides in. I think I’ll have that worn out before I can get to the trail.

Eta pic of the bevel…

 

[DangerNoodle]

I needed to bevel the joint so the link would pivot in behind the spring on compression, so did that on the mill, and beveled the edges as well, but that led to a natural key, kind of.
Hadn’t thought of it til just now but I guess I could run a bolt through the center. I think I’ll test my welds.
One side is done and tested out flex-wise, tacked together. When I made my coilover hoops I didn’t make them identical, one is about a half inch wider at the frame mount so the arms are getting done individually as well.

I am concerned about the aluminum bushing TK1 supplied that the bar rides in. I think I’ll have that worn out before I can get to the trail.

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I haven't had a problem with them yet, but who knows.

I'd definitely bolt them at least, cause those welds are going to fatiuge like crazy.

 

[Ditcherman]

I haven't had a problem with them yet, but who knows.

I'd definitely bolt them at least, cause those welds are going to fatiuge like crazy.

FINE!


dammit.

 

[Broski]

Make the bevels bigger weld her good and send it

We’re not talking steering components.

 

[Ditcherman]

Make the bevels bigger weld her good and send it

We’re not talking steering components.

Right! Already proven this stuff is optional!

 

[Tank5]

Only time I remember you riding was to the hike we took, where I made up the rule “flatlanders don’t go hike with native Coloradoans”. At least not this flatlander.

The hole was at the top of a very steep pitch, above where the rollover was. One of those where you couldn’t see over the hood for a while before you end up pitching forward. And we were pretty far behind and didn’t follow close enough to have a good idea of what the truck in front of us did. You may have been too far forward but Jesus and the Virginians heard me crying like a little girl for a second while I thought I was going to tip over.
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Went way too far to the right. The go pro could see it, Matt IV didn't really know what to tell me to do if he could see it, and I couldn't see it.
This is right before Lake Como.

I remember this spot and watched you from below. You were listing but looked like you had it under control.

Glad you’re adding this to your build, I think you will appreciate it when it is all done.

 

[Broski]

Right! Already proven this stuff is optional!

Here's a pic of my arms I had to cut the ends off and weld bungs in. You can see my bugger welds, been at least 4 years and there holding up just find.

 

[DangerNoodle]

Here's a pic of my arms I had to cut the ends off and weld bungs in. You can see my bugger welds, been at least 4 years and there holding up just find.
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Also steel vs aluminum. You never really get the penetration you want on thick aluminum like that, and it fatiuges like crazy with a lot of movement. If those arms were steel, it would be no problem.

 

[Broski]

Also steel vs aluminum. You never really get the penetration you want on thick aluminum like that, and it fatiuges like crazy with a lot of movement. If those arms were steel, it would be no problem.

I did not realize they were aluminum, agreed my bad

 

[Ditcherman]

Also steel vs aluminum. You never really get the penetration you want on thick aluminum like that, and it fatiuges like crazy with a lot of movement. If those arms were steel, it would be no problem.

Hopefully will go together this afternoon. Maybe test drive if the roads aren’t salted here. Hoping….Welded and POR15’ed last night.
If this works I very well may get something cut out of steel. Just using what I have to begin with.

 

[DangerNoodle]

Hopefully will go together this afternoon. Maybe test drive if the roads aren’t salted here. Hoping….Welded and POR15’ed last night.
If this works I very well may get something cut out of steel. Just using what I have to begin with.

Definitely the way I would go. You could get those lasered out of 1/2 and to your door for pretty cheap without much work.

 

[Ditcherman]

Definitely the way I would go. You could get those lasered out of 1/2 and to your door for pretty cheap without much work.

The problem as I see it is the bend that needs to be in them, not the 63* angle that’s easy to see but the 4* bend to the inside to clear the coilover mount. The angle shown in the second picture of post 268, above.
Maybe I’m not thinking creatively enough…
I could certainly weld steel more reliably I suppose.

 

[DangerNoodle]

The problem as I see it is the bend that needs to be in them, not the 63* angle that’s easy to see but the 4* bend to the inside to clear the coilover mount. The angle shown in the second picture of post 268, above.
Maybe I’m not thinking creatively enough…
I could certainly weld steel more reliably I suppose.

Send cut send can laser and bend those. I'd be happy to send a model over to you to get cut.

I think you have my number. If not let me know and I can get it to you. Happy to talk to you about that to see if there is a good solution if you want some help.