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MiniSimp · « **Reply #420 on:** Jan 22, 2006, 10:24:21 PM »

Now I need to buy a 60" highlift cause the 48" gets maxed out!

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #421 on:** Jan 22, 2006, 10:25:13 PM »

That is wicked looking, maybe you could limit the piviot by putting a small bumpstop on the outside edge of the platform. You could bolt it to the outboard ubolt nuts.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #422 on:** Jan 22, 2006, 10:29:11 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Jan 22, 2006, 10:25:13 PM

That is wicked looking, maybe you could limit the piviot by....

I'd rather move the tire out than limit the pivot, If it wants to flex that much i'll let it, just need to change something.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #423 on:** Jan 22, 2006, 10:36:48 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Jan 22, 2006, 10:29:11 PM

I'd rather move the tire out than limit the pivot, If it wants to flex that much i'll let it, just need to change something.

I now have had a vision, one of these days someone is going to have a truck with so much flex that when it rolls on its side all 4 wheels will still be on the ground.

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #424 on:** Jan 22, 2006, 10:50:01 PM »

$Beer Chug\'n$

blackdiamond · « **Reply #425 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 12:12:10 PM »

Just think, if one were to use the piviot lift block, Jonny Joint pivot shackle mount & some AOR Orbit Eye Springs a kick stand might be required

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #426 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 12:55:48 PM »

Well sheeooot Simp, who even needs springs. You've turned her into a rocking horse!

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #427 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 03:26:44 PM »

From what I can see you are going to have some side to side play in the rear. You could go back to a standard shackle or use a panard bar to keep the rear from moving from side to side.

Mini >

< me Mini Me

MiniSimp · « **Reply #428 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 03:28:54 PM »

I"ll find out on the test drive. There will be a lot of things to tweak on that day.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #429 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 03:33:01 PM »

Yea, I know how that goes. That may be why the tires hit the frame so bad cause the springs twist and bend and let the rear move toward the frame.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #430 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 03:49:55 PM »

That is kinda the whole point of the JJ shackle though is to allow side to side movement.
I've driven it on the road at 55mph with no death wobble with the JJ shackles on.
I know those are fine.
What I'm not sure about is how the two will react together.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #431 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 03:58:03 PM »

blackdiamond · « **Reply #432 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 04:37:04 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Jan 23, 2006, 03:49:55 PM

That is kinda the whole point of the JJ shackle though is to allow side to side movement.
I've driven it on the road at 55mph with no death wobble with the JJ shackles on.
I know those are fine.
What I'm not sure about is how the two will react together.

I didn't realize that you had JJ shackles...I was just kidding

Do you have AOR springs on order too?

This is post 1111

MiniSimp · « **Reply #433 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 06:55:09 PM »

No AOR springs, I'm not rich! (or patient)

BigMike · « **Reply #434 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 07:11:57 PM »

Hey Mini, because I am too lazy to look to see if you posted a picture of it, do you know how tall the pivot blocks are? I will be using them on the back of my truck this summer, so I need to figure out how much I'll need to lower the rear suspension to keep the truck level

Thanks
Mike

MiniSimp · « **Reply #435 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 08:20:33 PM »

3/8" Top Plate
3/4" Center Bolt
1/4" Wall Tubing
1/4" Bottom Plate

So....um....1-7/8" I think?

Hyena · « **Reply #436 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 10:52:03 PM »

1 5/8"

BigMike · « **Reply #437 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 10:57:16 PM »

1 7/8" or 1.875" (remember x2 wall)

MiniSimp · « **Reply #438 on:** Jan 24, 2006, 07:03:43 AM »

3/8" Top Plate
6/8" Center Bolt
2/8" Wall Tubing
2/8" Wall Tubing
2/8" Bottom Plate
=15/8
=1-7/8

Hyena · « **Reply #439 on:** Jan 24, 2006, 05:17:35 PM »

o ya, well i was kinda correct for what i was adding, i am still proud of myself

whiteman · « **Reply #440 on:** Jan 24, 2006, 05:29:15 PM »

MiniSimp, does Dave's Offroad Outlet have a Web page, or is there a place on line to order the hinges?

I also expect you to put a good whooping on them to determine their strength

MiniSimp · « **Reply #441 on:** Jan 24, 2006, 07:39:38 PM »

Quote from: Hyena on Jan 24, 2006, 05:17:35 PM

i am still proud of myself

We're proud too!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #442 on:** Jan 24, 2006, 07:42:06 PM »

Quote from: whiteman on Jan 24, 2006, 05:29:15 PM

MiniSimp, does Dave's Offroad Outlet have a Web page, or is there a place on line to order the hinges?

Nope.

Dave's Offroad Outlet
14361 Tuolumne Rd
Sonora CA 95370
209-588-1880

Quote from: whiteman on Jan 24, 2006, 05:29:15 PM

I also expect you to put a good whooping on them to determine their strength

Without a doubt!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #443 on:** Jan 27, 2006, 10:46:18 AM »

DS Xmember Mount

blackdiamond · « **Reply #444 on:** Jan 27, 2006, 11:54:44 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Jan 27, 2006, 10:46:18 AM

DS Xmember Mount

You might consider welding the pieces together.

Why did you make the base plate so angular? I have seen other braces (i.e. steering box frame brace) using a similar design, so there must be a reason. Rounded corner result is much less stress in the welds. Tight transitions/corners induce stress concentrations.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #445 on:** Jan 27, 2006, 12:46:24 PM »

It is angular so the frame has less of a chance of tearing, it's not likely to happen, but what the hell.

6.72:1 · « **Reply #446 on:** Jan 27, 2006, 11:43:42 PM »

Right on! Continue onward!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #447 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 09:40:12 PM »

She runs and steers!! Video

whiteman · « **Reply #448 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 11:47:41 PM »

Hey MS, I noticed back on page 7, 8, and 9 you had some problems with the tie rod hitting the leafs, how did you solve that?
I am running rears up front with a five leaf pack and just ordered the Billet Hi Steer arms, so I will most likley have the same problem.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #449 on:** Jan 31, 2006, 06:58:53 AM »

Quote from: whiteman on Jan 30, 2006, 11:47:41 PM

Hey MS, I noticed back on page 7, 8, and 9 you had some problems with the tie rod hitting the leafs, how did you solve that?
I am running rears up front with a five leaf pack and just ordered the Billet Hi Steer arms, so I will most likley have the same problem.

They were hitting the leafs because of the degree shims I had under the pack. After I removed them, no problem.

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