Axle Relocation and Long Arm ideas

[redrider2911]

So you would pretty much wanna do this but tierod in front and draglink in back.

 

[Buddy Jesus]

96tnxj- thanks for that info. Thats pretty much exactly what I'm goin for with this thing. I have to pull the leaves this week to put in tha add-a-leaves so I'll give it a shot.
Starboard- I like the idea of the knuckle swap. I get my hydro setup this week so I'll sit down, draw it up, and make it happen. I am going to try to make my tie rod from solid stock with a crown in it to clear the pinion/drive shaft. I'll post info and pics throughout the process.
Redrider- thanks for that info. I won't be using it just yet, but I am saving it to the HD for future use.
Thanks everyone for the input!

 

[jeeperjohn]

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(dirtzuki) passenger side will be done next.

Update on the arms.

The pics might explain better what we're doing.

The short, driver side arm is complete. The long, passenger side arm is profiled and will be formed next week, cone washer holes after that.

The cone washer holes are rotated based on the ackerman angle. This set is for 95" wheelbase on Toyota axle - that is if I figured everyting right

Formed the long arms today and took a few pics of the process.

Next stop Rocktoys shop to cut the cone washer holes later this week.

Steering is done. Made tie rod and draglink using M23x1.5 tube adapters from Summit Machine (no, not Summit Racing). Threads shrunk a little from welding. Was able to chase the LH threads on Rocktoys lathe and borrowed RH tap from GHP. All good now.
Rocktoy orderd a set of taps, so will be no problem to make tie rods in future.
Draglink is nice and flat - no bump steer here.

Can I come over to your shop and play?

 

[kastein]

x2... I would kill for that press brake!

 

[locrwl]

the stretch in the wheel base is usually done to fit way bigger than stock tires (35-40's) and keep them from looking like the front and rear tires want to touch and look like this http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/1945114640.html

bahahahahaha thats the funniest looking thing I have ever seen!