Well...it's time for an update. Ran into a slight problem. When I welded the DOM tube into the sleeve, I guess I concentrated a lil too much heat at the tube cuz the ID changed just enough to screw me. Prior to welding I could easily put a 5/8 bolt into the ID of the tube. After welding, she don't really fit anymore. Last night I went against my better judgement and ran a grade 8 5/8" bolt through the sleeve and the new spring hangers I built. It didn't fit to well but me being a dumbass grabbed the sledged, and rammed it home thinking "oh hell, I can get this back out no prob." Punches became useless getting it out, I could only bash it with a sledge until it became flush with the hanger, i screwed myself pretty good. Spent about 4 hours on it last night. Finally I realized just how bad it is and had to build a tool to get it out. Welded a piece of tube to the hanger just around the bolt. Welded a plate to the top of the tube, drilled a hole in the top of the plate...this was just so I could have a guide for my punch. Because it took EVERYHTING I had to swing that hammer hard enough to get that bolt to move. Total Night mare. Yes I am a dumbass, I knew better than to hammer that thing in and yes it took both arms to swing the hammer hard enough to get it in. I just got way too excited to see how the thing would work. So my new project tomorrow is to go in with an overshot 5/8 bit to get that tiny lil amount of clearance I need. This weekend I'll be mounting the hangers on the frame if one of you guys wanna come over and hold it while I tack it in place. I'll buy the beer! Later Dudes!
