Fabrication shop recommendations, bay area

[NoCoastFocus]

I need to have someone fab up an OTK steering for me. I can turn a wrench alright, but I don't have the ability to relocate the tb and weld everything up. I have the teraflex knuckle so that is the start. I really wanna make Sierra Fest but my steering needs some definite work first and foremost. Any recommendations would be great. Thanks in advance.

 

[Phil]

I have no facility right now but I do have a Tera knuckle.

I don't know what you're planning, but I have 1-ton GM TREs on my setup. I have the tie rod on top of the lower steering arm and the drag link on top of the high steer arm.

With 35x12.50 tires on 15x8s, I had to go to 3.5" BS to keep the drag link from rubbing on the sidewall of the passenger front tire. I think it'd be a little silly to buy the Tera and do all the fab wrok and not mount everything as high as possible.

I chose to get new wheels. You could do the same, if you have a similar setup as I had, or get a hub kit, or wheel spacers. It is possible that going to a bigger rim would help, but I don't know.

Hope that helps a little.

 

[AREYOULIVING]

Jeff Arabia in Los Gatos. Not cheap and be very clear what you want done.
Or Lanvender Bros down in Watsonville. That would be my first choice. Here is there website.
http://www.lavenderbrothers.com/welcome.htm

 

[NoCoastFocus]

I have 15x8 with 4" bs. 32x11.50 and will be going no bigger than 33x12.50. Will I still have a problem? I didn't even think about the possible rubbing issues. I need to do some more research.

 

[Letterman]

West Coast Fab works in the San Jose/Campbel area dose great work:
www.westcoastfabworks.com

 

[Bryan C.]

West Coast Fab works in the San Jose/Campbell area does great work:
www.westcoastfabworks.com

I had West Coast Fabworks do some work for me. Custom fit HD t-case skid. I stole the idea from Jes and had Jan at WCF build it for me. Painted red for uber-gheyness.

I also have had some excellent work done at URF racing headquarters. These guys are to get ahold of though......

I also HIGHLY recommned DLD Fabworks and pizza parlor. All the beer and pizza you can consume is free while working with DLD.

 

[Jes]

I also have had some excellent work done at URF racing headquarters. These guys are to get ahold of though......

Stay away from those guys, they'll drink all your beer!

 

[Phil]

Stay away from those guys, they'll drink all your beer!

Or most of it, anyhow. I hear they're getting old.

 

[NoCoastFocus]

Well, at least this is a start. I have some names and I will be making some calls soon. Thanks all.

 

[Letterman]

I also HIGHLY recommned DLD Fabworks and pizza parlor. All the beer and pizza you can consume is free while working with DLD.

DLD Fabworks Sucks! Only go there if you want parts to fall off! They did my Currie Stearing and I have had it fall off 2 times! assgas:

 

[Letterman]

I had West Coast Fabworks do some work for me. Custom fit HD t-case skid. I stole the idea from Jes and had Jan at WCF build it for me. Painted red for uber-gheyness.

That WCFW skid worked out good for your driving skills:

.!..!.

 

[Bryan C.]

That WCFW skid worked out good for your driving skills:

.!..!.

Driving skill? Who said I have any driving skills? :anon:

 

[XJ_ranger]

I also have had some excellent work done at URF racing headquarters. These guys are to get ahold of though......

check out their webpage - they make some really cool products -

www.URFRacing.com

im about ready to order some URF Plates!

 

[Jes]

Or most of it, anyhow. I hear they're getting old.

Ouch! You little whippersnappers will get yours! :wierd:

That WCFW skid worked out good for your driving skills:

.!..!.

How did that guy end up there? Blind?!?

 

[Letterman]

How did that guy end up there? Blind?!?

Hellicopter, air lifted him in just for the shot!