Nice plan !!
Do you have a CNC table ?
Might be time for a new axle housing (1 Viewer)
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Do you have a CNC table ?
I have a plasma cutter but without a CNC table I could not come close to the accuracy.
I would use these two products from Rampt.
And sometimes the time saved is worth it for me to. especially when all 4 Control arm plates are different.
www.ramptcustoms.com.au
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At the very least I would copy the design of there knuck-gusset, I really like the way it runs all the way over to the radius arm mount and ties in.
I would use these two products from Rampt.
And sometimes the time saved is worth it for me to. especially when all 4 Control arm plates are different.
80/105 LandCruiser - Knuckle Gussets | Rampt Customs
Are you regularly putting your LandCruiser through it's paces? Or are you looking to bullet-proof your front axle? Here at Rampt, we have the solution for you!Knuckle gussets are a great product eliminating the risk of permanent damage to your front axle by bracing the weakest point on the axle...
80/105 Landcruiser - Radius Arm Brace Plate Kit | Rampt Customs
Another common failure point we have found Is the factory radius arm mounts on the diff housing. These welds/mounts can crack over time from fatigue & heavy 4WDing.However, the most common reason we see these crack is from running castor 'correction' or urethane bushes due to their significant...
At the very least I would copy the design of there knuck-gusset, I really like the way it runs all the way over to the radius arm mount and ties in.
alia176
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That's exactly my plan, copy Rampt for the truss and the steering gusset.I have a plasma cutter but without a CNC table I could not come close to the accuracy.
I would use these two products from Rampt.
And sometimes the time saved is worth it for me to. especially when all 4 Control arm plates are different.
80/105 LandCruiser - Knuckle Gussets | Rampt Customs
Are you regularly putting your LandCruiser through it's paces? Or are you looking to bullet-proof your front axle? Here at Rampt, we have the solution for you!Knuckle gussets are a great product eliminating the risk of permanent damage to your front axle by bracing the weakest point on the axle...80/105 Landcruiser - Radius Arm Brace Plate Kit | Rampt Customs
Another common failure point we have found Is the factory radius arm mounts on the diff housing. These welds/mounts can crack over time from fatigue & heavy 4WDing.However, the most common reason we see these crack is from running castor 'correction' or urethane bushes due to their significant...
At the very least I would copy the design of there knuck-gusset, I really like the way it runs all the way over to the radius arm mount and ties in.
I have water jet access but i don't have a strong desire to transfer the bracket designs to a drawing, then do the waterjet thing.
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“Real life brackets”? Is there any other kind?
Oh he's one of those just an endless runon sentence that never goes anywhere it's really hard to tell when one thought ends and another starts but I think those knuckle gussets are a good idea...LOL....punctuations, I need punctuations. Unlike my 19yo who doesn't believe in them.
Okay, gotta stop. The joke isn't worth the pain.
Anyway, the mini truck guys usually fab similar knuckle gussets out of angle iron. Looks like Rampt is trying for a two piece design with an angle a little tighter than 90, but I don't know why angle wouldn't work.
^^^ This
Yep a lot of this cool stuff was not around when I did mine or it was unknown.
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If I was going to add reinforcements like pictured I think I would Use two overlapping plates like pictured. One welded to the arm and the other welded to the knuckle. Then drill 2-3 bolt holes thought them, so they could be bolted together. That way you can disassemble the knuckle and arm with out having to cut them apart.
I was of course assuming that the gusset was intended to be welded in?
Is that an upgrade tie rod? If so it took quite a bit of force to put a permanent bend in it like that. I wouldn’t invest much time in concocting a story to satisfy your need to know why or how. Fix or replace and move on.
How’s that axle repair welding coming along?
Edit: I took a closer look at the photos and in all my experience, I can tell you, that’s not an upgrade tie rod. Haha
How’s that axle repair welding coming along?
Edit: I took a closer look at the photos and in all my experience, I can tell you, that’s not an upgrade tie rod. Haha
Someone’s using their work LucidChart license at home.
Damn, that's impressive!
Axle housing modifications
alia176
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The jig is complete, and minor welding has begun. It's so nice to be able to rotate the housing as needed for welding and mock-ups. The jig was built with flexibility in mind. If I ever want to do the rear axle housing, all I have to do is come up with a couple of simple collars. I guess even a non Toyota axle housing could work on this jig.
Right now the collars are loose which makes it easier to rotate the housing as needed. After I'm done mocking up the trusses and the ball gussets, everything will be tightened down, and a jack will be placed under the differential to give it some tension while welding.
Right now the collars are loose which makes it easier to rotate the housing as needed. After I'm done mocking up the trusses and the ball gussets, everything will be tightened down, and a jack will be placed under the differential to give it some tension while welding.
