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i'm glad someone else is taking advantage of the fact that I got you to build this for me. hopefully you'll sell lots more.
Rear Frame Cross Beam 86'ed
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This repair is in my future as well....
Question though. What is the problem with running bolts through the frame if you sleeve the holes? Is this a frame weakness issue with the holes? I was planning on welding plates and using some square tube but I really hate welding on my back.....
Question though. What is the problem with running bolts through the frame if you sleeve the holes? Is this a frame weakness issue with the holes? I was planning on welding plates and using some square tube but I really hate welding on my back.....
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I think in my case it will be difficult to properly 'sterilize' the area to get a good weld on it. That's why the bolts came up.
I as well am a "Acomplished weldder and fabficator"
and have decided to rebuild the back 1/2 of my frame from where the inner channels are butted and welded, about 3-5 inches from where the frame kinks and tapers to the frunt. i'm going to use 5x2 tube with a 3/16 wall thickness. i think by niching pie srctions out of 3 sides of the frame to get the correct angles to make the hump over the rear axle, with some inner plates plug welded and burned through to it should be better then stock. oh and yes the drain holes the factory over look.
i'll get some pics and make a seperate post when i have time.
and have decided to rebuild the back 1/2 of my frame from where the inner channels are butted and welded, about 3-5 inches from where the frame kinks and tapers to the frunt. i'm going to use 5x2 tube with a 3/16 wall thickness. i think by niching pie srctions out of 3 sides of the frame to get the correct angles to make the hump over the rear axle, with some inner plates plug welded and burned through to it should be better then stock. oh and yes the drain holes the factory over look.i'll get some pics and make a seperate post when i have time.
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update on the fab, if you can...
this is jim using syvers log in
we have been working on this today.
straight bar with the mounts up high.
looks like the rest of whats left of the x-member coming out of the frame will have to be ground flush with the frame.
so start grinding!!!!!!
i'm thinking about using a long bolt for the shock mount instead of the way the factory set it up.
i'm on it without a camera.;p
here ya go brian
this one is done!
2x2x.120
1/4" plates
3/4" reinforcement for the mounting pin
5/8" tooling rod fully welded, drilled and tapped like the factory.
any rust belt people need one, pm me.
this one is done!
2x2x.120
1/4" plates
3/4" reinforcement for the mounting pin
5/8" tooling rod fully welded, drilled and tapped like the factory.
any rust belt people need one, pm me.
here ya go brian
this one is done!
2x2x.120
1/4" plates
3/4" reinforcement for the mounting pin
5/8" tooling rod fully welded, drilled and tapped like the factory.
any rust belt people need one, pm me.
WOW! That is nice! I just had this repair done a few months ago, and the bolt in idea looks great! The quality of your work looks great! I wish I knew how to weld like that!
Zack
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that is so nice! let me get back with you regarding the shirts and stickers. and yes, i can have die cut stuff done. i've never seen a real life mud sticker so i can't tell you if it's 'like' that. but i do know a guy who can die cut vinyl.
i'm glad you like it
pm me your address and i'll get it out as soon as i can.
right now i'm running a 102.xx temp
i feel like
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Over Built!!!!
That crossmember as been successfully OVER BUILT. if i install it upside down, do i get a *free* 2.5 inch lift in the back?!
That crossmember as been successfully OVER BUILT. if i install it upside down, do i get a *free* 2.5 inch lift in the back?!
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...i was kind of serious about putting it on upside down!
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Zack1978, any pics of your fix?
brian
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shocks have no bearing on ride heigth. mount it backwards and the shocks will likely bottom out, which will probably damage the shock.
if you put a 2.5" lift on your 60 you may be able to run the stock shocks by mounting it upside down
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although not readily apparent, my comment about mounting it upside down was dripping with sarcasm and i wouldn't actually do it. chock it up to boredom.
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i just got this thing in the mail...
it is more substantial in person than in the photos. thanks for priming it before you sent it, jim.
I will sand and prime and sand and prime and sand and paint this weekend. I will also grind the old stubs off the frame and put the thing on.
I don't know if it's worthy of pictures but they might show up.
thanks again!
it is more substantial in person than in the photos. thanks for priming it before you sent it, jim.
I will sand and prime and sand and prime and sand and paint this weekend. I will also grind the old stubs off the frame and put the thing on.
I don't know if it's worthy of pictures but they might show up.
thanks again!
octongue, it's worthy of pics so post them when done!
you are very welcome!
i'm always willing to help out fellow cruiser heads.
gotta keep them on the road
