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From: Long Beach CA
Three link. Got it.
I would build it out of the strongest material possible, so 1/4". That is one part that I would not want to fail. I'm sure 3/16" could hold up fine, but for this part I would go overkill.
I would build it out of the strongest material possible, so 1/4". That is one part that I would not want to fail. I'm sure 3/16" could hold up fine, but for this part I would go overkill.
I confuse myself on it, but I'd call it a wishbone or Y link top, some call it a 3 link with no track bar(panhard).
I am working on getting all the steel in the next few days, going to weld on a bulkhead to the back of the frame where my tube will all start and the links. I cant decide if I want a 1/4" or a 3/16" wall (8x3) tube.
What do you all think? 1/4" wall or 3/16" wall
I am working on getting all the steel in the next few days, going to weld on a bulkhead to the back of the frame where my tube will all start and the links. I cant decide if I want a 1/4" or a 3/16" wall (8x3) tube.
What do you all think? 1/4" wall or 3/16" wall
I know what your talkin about, its how my Axial is setup.
we (i) want pics!
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Long Beach CA
Why not build your bulkhead out of tube and plate? I bet you could get a few feet of 1 3/4" 4130 and a piece of 1/4" plate for less than what the piece is going to cost.
you should tig weld 4130, i dont have a tig welder. I didnt think about that but I could... I have one other place that I could get a connection through for a better price. I will check tomorrow. Good idea tho!
yeah its going all the way across the back of the truck. i will get pics when i get the tube and have it welded on.
Gotcha! Man I wish I had my own place. I'd love to grab that bed from ya for an off the wall project.
