Matt S.
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- Location
- Fresno, CA
I think that is some sexy tube work. You must have had one helluva guy to help do that!:gee:
Looking good Goatboy. Lets plan on october?
Looking good Goatboy. Lets plan on october?
NOT a budget buggy build
- Thread starter Goatman
- Start date
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
Upper control arm mount, and lower mount.
axle end mounts tacked in.
axle end mounts tacked in.
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
B pillar bars
Tonight I want to decide on the rear shock mounts and add the top B pillar bar.
Tonight I want to decide on the rear shock mounts and add the top B pillar bar.
RuffedUpXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Cincinnati, Oh
I liek the adjustability on the control arms, nice thinking. Great tube work
Ramsey
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
how tall is that upper mount on the axle
rocklandxjer
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- Location
- North Rockland, NY
looks like 7-8" to me...
- Location
- Torrance, CA
rocklandxjer said:
That's what she said.
Matt S.
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Fresno, CA
I am sure he will answer, but I think he said it was like 10". I also think he will be trussing the axle, so that mount wont be problematic.
Ramsey
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- Location
- Shreveport, LA
I'm sure he will, it just looks pretty tall and was curious.Scrappy said:
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
Ramsey said:
The upper axle mount is 30" from the ground, and the top of the axle tube is 19.75", so it's 10.25" high on the tube. The upper mount is just tacked in now to check for clearance, it will be reinforced at the base and will be tied into the panhard bar axle mount.
Besides, that mount is made from 3" boxed tube 3/16 wall, so even if it wasn't reinforced it would be pretty stout. To break off it would have to break the weld at the axle tube, and that will be 12" of weld. Even so, it will be nicely braced......I want to be able to stand on it with no worries.
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BrettM
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- Location
- michifornia
did you put the lowers above axle centerline mainly for geometry or for clearance? when I linked mine I bought into the theory of it being better to have a smooth transiton from link to tube rather than the little extra clearance. thoughts?
and it looks sweet
and it looks sweet
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
BrettM said:did you put the lowers above axle centerline mainly for geometry or for clearance? when I linked mine I bought into the theory of it being better to have a smooth transiton from link to tube rather than the little extra clearance. thoughts?
and it looks sweet
Both........for geometry and clearance. I wanted them as level as possible, which also provides good clearance. I guess I prefer them not hitting, rather than a smooth transition.
Basic AS is 85%, for those who are interested or care. The links converge about at the top of the front tires. I have plenty of adjustment for fine tuning if needed.
The panhard bar will be 32" high, from the ground, so the roll center will be fairly high. It will be a challenge to get the front as high as possible, it looks like I'll be notching the frame on the pass side and putting a bend in the track bar to clear the pan.
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
A couple shots to show where the seats going.
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
And here's what I did tonight. Got the top B pillar bar in, and a couple of tubes to the rear.
If you notice, one of the design parameters is to not have any dead end tubes......every joint is a node to some degree. Of course, this won't hold true when I start mounting things, but it will be for the structure.
If you notice, one of the design parameters is to not have any dead end tubes......every joint is a node to some degree. Of course, this won't hold true when I start mounting things, but it will be for the structure.
BrettM
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- Location
- michifornia
it definitely has an interesting ass-end. I'm looking forward to seeing where/how you will mount the fuel-cell, spares, tools, etc. Especially while trying to bring a little balance to the weight bias.
David Taylor
NAXJA Member #570
- Location
- San Marcos, Ca
B hoop trianglulation ?
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
David Taylor said:
Getting there.....maybe this morning. Will be straight tubes from the middle of the B bar at the bend to the nodes at the back. The distance is short enough, and it actually makes almost a straight line from the top of the B pillar to the tie in at the sides. I think it will be stronger than going to the actual B pillar upright since it won't have a bend in it, it will look better, and it will be tied into a super strong joint.
Storage will be mostly under the seats, and I got the seats with pockets in the back for small stuff. The fuel cell will be right at the back, offset to the drivers side to fit the space. There will also be room for some stuff, like jackets and small collapsable ice chest, in the pass side of the dash.
OT
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- Location
- Jensen, UT
Anyone have any pictures of tube placement from the a-pillar, through the firewall, and to the bumper, for purposes other than Jeepspeed?
What other attatchment points are you using, besides the bumper?
I need some ideas, as my front end is hanging on by the hump, at the moment.
What other attatchment points are you using, besides the bumper?
I need some ideas, as my front end is hanging on by the hump, at the moment.
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
OT said:
Did you see how my yellow one is? Not exactly through the firewall, but it's an idea. I was going to add a shock hoop for the c/o's to the frame but decided not to do the c/o's. BTW, it's not fully welded up in the pic.
OT
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- Location
- Jensen, UT
No, that's too wide.
I can't go wider, I'm at 52" at the outer a-pillar and 50" at the cage.
I can't go wider, I'm at 52" at the outer a-pillar and 50" at the cage.
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