Builds What the Foo is this??? (3 Viewers)

[nukegoat]

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not going to mess with the ends or rod, as it has to have a crazy crook at the end, so that is not in the cards. just need to put a clamp onto that tube/rod/thing to get the ram attached.

U bolts and a plate may be easiest then?

 

[2fpower]

Got the upper mount made and installed. I have only found half hour here and there to get up to the shop, so this is taking much longer. Feels like a slow-motion build. I moved the mount back a couple inches and up about two inches, so I could be able to get the bolt out. I also got the aluminum 6061 to start making the driveshaft adapters

 

[1994pd]

Are you going to finish by buckle up buttercup?

 

[jcardona1]

Got the upper mount made and installed. I have only found half hour here and there to get up to the shop, so this is taking much longer. Feels like a slow-motion build. I moved the mount back a couple inches and up about two inches, so I could be able to get the bolt out. I also got the aluminum 6061 to start making the driveshaft adapters View attachment 1675073View attachment 1675074View attachment 1675075View attachment 1675076

Looking good! I can't believe you're building all these brackets from scratch. That's some dedication man

 

[2fpower]

Thanks Jose.

I appreciate the compliment, however, on that particular bracket I started with an off the shelf made by ruffstuff, then added the extra material to get the angle. Out of the 6 brackets, one was unmolested, and this one was adapted.

FYI, I add the cardboard shim to give some extra room for paint. Typically still have to use a mallet to get them in.

 

[2fpower]

Are you going to finish by buckle up buttercup?

I have not thrown the towel in yet, but looking more unlikely. Work is not giving me any substantial playtime and the parts I need coming from Finland have not shipped yet. This guy is killing me!!! Trying to be patient, but I get one cryptic email out of him every other day.....

Let me put it this way.... started planning option B. Will put the 35's on Boost and plan to roll with her.

 

[jcardona1]

Thanks Jose.

I appreciate the compliment, however, on that bracket I started with a bracket made by ruffstuff, then added the extra material to get the angle.

Ah I see, makes sense. Did the socket trick work for welding on the uniballs? Kinda nervous to weld and warp my $130 uniball joint.

 

[2fpower]

Yes, it helped a bunch! It took half the effort to push in the second set after I used the socket. I still froze the uniballs to have some extra room, but definately worth the effort of sizing the socket. I even made a second one to go inside the factory LCA mounts when welding on the sleeved DOM pipe.

I did find these the other day. Not sure if they are the same diameter, but maybe an option for you.

Total Chaos Uniball Tool - Yotamasters

 

[cjmoon]

with the upper frame mount placement you have a 55% anti-dive which should make this a billy goat on the climb compared to what your use to with the radius arm set up. looking good keep it up.

 

[2fpower]

Couldn’t sleep, so started working on fabricating the driveshaft adapter. Sure is nice having this “bench top” lathe.

 

[2fpower]

Hey there.

 

[2fpower]

Installed the slee adjustable Pan hard DIY after digging my TIG welder out

 

[2fpower]

Front portal axle is in.

 

[2fpower]

Drive shaft adapters are made, however I need to recess an area for the bolt heads. I need to do some milling work on the drive axles, so will have to hit up a friend to use this mill.

 

[2fpower]

Decided to make a point list... now I wish I hadn't. Depressing how much left to do.

Finish driveshaft adapters
install all brake lines, hard and soft, and weld on tombstones
weld on limit straps ends
bracing on front axle
Turn the four Volvo drive flanges to swap to disc brakes
find, buy and install fluid powered e brake - and plumb it.
cut out fenders/quarters/sliders/inners to fit the 39.5" tires with portal scrub action.
figure out backspacing and what rims will fit best.
bump stops??
teardown and rebuild front and rear axles, new seals and bearings.
steering arm connection to stock
add hydro assist
paint everything purdy like -

 

[jcardona1]

Decided to make a point list... now I wish I hadn't. Depressing how much left to do.

Finish driveshaft adapters
install all brake lines, hard and soft, and weld on tombstones
weld on limit straps ends
bracing on front axle
Turn the four Volvo drive flanges to swap to disc brakes
find, buy and install fluid powered e brake - and plumb it.
cut out fenders/quarters/sliders/inners to fit the 39.5" tires with portal scrub action.
figure out backspacing and what rims will fit best.
bump stops??
teardown and rebuild front and rear axles, new seals and bearings.
steering arm connection to stock
add hydro assist
paint everything purdy like -

Right. Looks like you're almost done!

 

[2fpower]

Finally.....

 

[2fpower]

Had to get a glimpse of what I’m working for

 

[joez]

Looking awesome!

 

[2fpower]

This may sound silly, but I am trying to figure out how to get this thing apart. I have the 1960 instruction manual; however, it leaves a lot to be desired. Google was no help either. I will have to try and document this better for all you in the interwebz.