Samurai stretch, auto,doubler to dana 300, stickies

[lenross1]

here is a pic of what the designer of the doubler i am user did for his set up.

Its in a Geo tracker so the space that he is working with is similar to what i am working with.

I like that the automatic shifter, doubler/adapter shifter and dana 300 twin stick is all in one place. the auto shifter i am less concerned with being in the same group, but i think a triple shifter set up would be nice.

cables are 100 psi i think. he said he used much thicker cable than what normal shifters use.

 

[lenross1]

Also whose got the hook up for a good reclining suspension seat that will fit the zuk. Need 2

Also looking for 3 more racing harnesses. 2 inch wide latch style with padding. Tab mount.

Holler

 

[wngrog]

Those reclining suspension seats are 'spensive...

I would go to the vendor section on Pirate. You will find the best deal....it will likely be special order.

 

[wngrog]

How was the trip to Pat's?

 

[lenross1]

How was the trip to Pat's?

Awesome!

Not only did I get measurements off his bad ass rig and joels ultra 4 rig I learned a lot about closed in trailers, slide in / GN combos and I was only there an hour!

Talked with dad about the 56 chevy pickup with a 429 cobra jet. His dads a trip, he doesn't baby his rides he actually gets out and uses em the way there supposed to

After talking about different styles and different "rules" to follow,
I asked pat about what he thought was the most important thing to consider when building a 4 link and he said it's vertical separation. The space between the upper and lower links is crucial it seems.

We were discussing 4 link calculators and he said you can get it perfect on paper, which is fine, but a different story when you are building .

If I was building from scratch I can see the value, but I am confined to my frame and mount locations. Comes down to what you can do with what yo have.

Parts are in gonna shut up now and get down to it.

 

[orangefj45]

the 4-link calc will get you very close. fc uses it on all his builds and i bet he's done more link suspensions than most people. i'm certainly no expert in this field but i trust what don says. if he's not sure or it ain't worth saying, then he does'nt say anything at all. and on top of allthat he's not just a gifted fabricator but sharper than most people out there.......

not saying that your buddy does'nt know anything about 4-links. but i trust don explicitely.

if you have all the measurements off a "known" well working setup, then by all means run with it. that's time saved and a sure-fire way of getting it right. smart move if you ask me.

georg

 

[lenross1]

I still will probably put in 4 link to tweak and get an idea. But if I can't get the exact numbers then I won't sweat it.

I find it will be useful to get a rough anti squat number.

Talkin with pat and absorbin info from different sites and builders has just given me some confidence it what I will do.

I thought my heims came in today.

It was just bend tech pro....

 

[orangefj45]

here is a pic of what the designer of the doubler i am user did for his set up.

Its in a Geo tracker so the space that he is working with is similar to what i am working with.

I like that the automatic shifter, doubler/adapter shifter and dana 300 twin stick is all in one place. the auto shifter i am less concerned with being in the same group, but i think a triple shifter set up would be nice.

cables are 100 psi i think. he said he used much thicker cable than what normal shifters use.

well, if his setup is working and you dig it then there's no reason to re-invent the wheel. does he have some sort of access panel that covers all the cables and linkage? looks like something where a passenger could really cut up their foot/leg in a hurry.

georg

 

[lenross1]

well, if his setup is working and you dig it then there's no reason to re-invent the wheel. does he have some sort of access panel that covers all the cables and linkage? looks like something where a passenger could really cut up their foot/leg in a hurry.

georg

there is either a panel that goes over it or the passenger seat will.

FYI
This is Jake Good of Rubber Belly Racing modified stock comp rig

 

[wngrog]

Jake is a good guy. His little crawler gets it.

 

[orangefj45]

who are you to call anything "little"?!

 

[lenross1]

gpt a little work done tonight
Hey i think i found some really light links...........PVC!

don't worry i am just using them for mock up



Uppers 24.5 ( no Heims) lowers 42 with Heims .
Vertical separation is a perfect 9.5 inches : )
Link angles are like 30 degrees : (
Chassis lower mount heim separation 5 inches

pretty pleased how it came out for the first shot, anyway.

rear lower link axle mount is 3 inches from end of inside of axles. its set at around 51 degrees.

here are some pics

 

[wngrog]

Link angles are like 30 degrees : (

There is NOTHING wrong with the amount of triangulation you have there. That looks great. I bet it will perform nicely.

Good job! Easy as a fuel cell.....

 

[orangefj45]

i can let you borrow some of my kid's legos for your tab mock-up work!

 

[lenross1]

I am thinking of tying in the chassis mount for the lower contol arms to the skid plate.

I have been seeing thinner and thinner skid plates as of late.

May go as thin as 3/16. Have seen 1/8 ... I think that is thin.

What about using that cutting board UHW (?) stuff.?

 

[wngrog]

I used it and recommend it. I think 3/8 plastic alone is enough as long as the spam is not too much between supports

 

[lenross1]

Where do you get that stuff ? Is there a local source?

 

[orangefj45]

spam is not too much

Where do you get that stuff ? Is there a local source?

uhmmm, most grocery stores around here have that crap on the shelf.

 

[lenross1]

uhmmm, most grocery stores around here have that crap on the shelf.

You funny

Did you send that mount?

 

[lenross1]

i can let you borrow some of my kid's legos for your tab mock-up work!

What thickness?