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bedsled71 · 03-19-2008, 06:37 AM

today my package from ***************** came. got my bag brackets, link ends and link mounts. started the right side, got alittle bit done then got sidetracked with a headache. here are some pics

bedsled71 · 03-23-2008, 06:54 AM

alittle more progress today. i have an all new respect for guys who build rollcages and round tube. sure is a pain in the ass. hopefully i get the left side done faster then the right

FnLow69 · 03-23-2008, 08:25 AM

WOW dude thats a sweet idea for bag mount gussets, i like it a lot

redsled04 · 03-23-2008, 08:32 AM

2 links work nice a lot of guys dog em. I have one and ive never had one issue with it, other that everyone telling me how bad it is.But like bedsled I like the fact it works like a sway bar.they ride killer when set up right.

redsled04 · 03-23-2008, 08:34 AM

Nice work...Lookin badass so far. Are you going to box the old frame to the new one.

SCOTI · 03-23-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redsled04

2 links work nice a lot of guys dog em. I have one and ive never had one issue with it, other that everyone telling me how bad it is.But like bedsled I like the fact it works like a sway bar.they ride killer when set up right.

I've heard (and read) alot about the pro's & con's of 2-links (the aftermarket variety, not the OE 60-70's chevy truck). For me, I tested the pinion angle change using 24" long bars. I estimated 2" normal compression/extension of the suspension when driving down the road & I tested this out w/a bar set-up on a fixture/table-vise for measurements. I got about 12° of pinion angle difference which seems pretty drastic.

Did you ever measure one of your set-ups?

bedsled71 · 03-23-2008, 07:28 PM

my old bars were 24 inches long with a two link, didnt measure the pinion angle diference all the way down and all the way up but i set mine for ride height, and drive it at that height . ive never had any driveline vibration or worn ujoints.. its only an issue if done wrong.. not much dfferent then the 2 link on the stock 60-72 trucks except for the side to side articulation..

bedsled71 · 03-23-2008, 07:30 PM

REDSLED04... the right side is already boxed where the new and old frame meet.. ill finish the driver side this weekend

SCOTI · 03-23-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bedsled71

my old bars were 24 inches long with a two link, didnt measure the pinion angle diference all the way down and all the way up but i set mine for ride height, and drive it at that height . ive never had any driveline vibration or worn ujoints.. its only an issue if done wrong.. not much dfferent then the 2 link on the stock 60-72 trucks except for the side to side articulation..

I didn't measure extreme lift/lowered pinion change.... only 2.5" up/down which would be average travel distance from ride height unless you have an incredibly stiff suspension.

Also, aftermarket 2-links are about half the length of the truck trailing-arm style 2-link. That's a big difference when comparing pinion angle change (I know because I did tha same testing using a 48" long level).

I'm not trying to claim one is better than another. I was just relating tests I had done while exploring possiblities. If it works for you, that's great.

bedsled71 · 03-24-2008, 04:26 AM

my new bars are 40 in. long maybe it will be alittle better but either way i havent had any issue with them

PBFAB.COM · 03-24-2008, 06:22 AM

Coming along quite nicely! Dfinitely diggin' the round tube touch on the upper bag mounts!

Are you planning on running a gusset on the links under the bag... or let it ride?

bedsled71 · 03-24-2008, 07:28 AM

the links are 1/4 inch. SHOULDNT have any problems. havent in the past so im hoping none this time around

bedsled71 · 03-24-2008, 07:35 AM

some more progress pictures..

SCOTI · 03-24-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bedsled71

some more progress pictures..

Better fix the pinion angle. It looks a little drastic in that last pic....

bedsled71 · 03-24-2008, 07:58 AM

there will be another tank on the other side.. its buggin me looking at it with only one tank on... still waiting on the other

bedsled71 · 03-25-2008, 05:09 AM

alittle bit of color on the frame, setting up the track bar and a whole lot more of nothing. motivation isnt with me today.. after trying to clean the axle tubes and not really getting anywhere, wore me out

baggedcten · 03-25-2008, 08:08 PM

Its looking good nice work you doing.

Spray-Bomb · 03-26-2008, 01:31 AM

Sweeeet !!!!!!!!!!

bedsled71 · 03-27-2008, 07:31 PM

got the fuel cell ordered from jegs, 20 gal. aluminum.. should be here friday so i should beable to get that in this weekend.. trying to get it to roll around this weekend

danielwetpaint · 03-27-2008, 10:50 PM

Nice build.I want to do one this same way,, just because it looks good for me. I also wanted to ask you, what dimension metal you're using and what thickness? Finally, how did you make and afix the bushing ends that mount to the frame and where can I get those items? Once successfull then I'll tackle a 4 link. Again great build and Thanks.

bedsled71 · 03-28-2008, 05:10 AM

danielwetpaint- 2x4 rectangle tube is .120 wall thickness. some people use 3/16... the link ends and brackets are from *****************

bedsled71 · 04-01-2008, 11:03 PM

got the fuel cell

nhtc33d · 04-02-2008, 01:58 AM

Man, You work fast!! Your work looks really nice. When do you think you will be done? Looks pretty close! Keep the pictures coming!

bedsled71 · 04-02-2008, 02:10 AM

Another update:
finally got the other tank. made the brackets for the compressors too! now everything is starting to look symmetrical

nhtc33d · 04-02-2008, 02:29 AM

I noticed you put installed a track bar. Is this in place of a panhard or watts linkage? What is the benefit of a track bar over the others?

03-19-2008, 06:37 AM	#26
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth today my package from ***************** came. got my bag brackets, link ends and link mounts. started the right side, got alittle bit done then got sidetracked with a headache. here are some pics Attached Images

03-23-2008, 06:54 AM	#27
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth alittle more progress today. i have an all new respect for guys who build rollcages and round tube. sure is a pain in the ass. hopefully i get the left side done faster then the right Attached Images

03-23-2008, 08:25 AM	#28
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: bedsleds rebirth WOW dude thats a sweet idea for bag mount gussets, i like it a lot __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

03-23-2008, 08:32 AM	#29
redsled04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maple valley WA. Posts: 128	Re: bedsleds rebirth 2 links work nice a lot of guys dog em. I have one and ive never had one issue with it, other that everyone telling me how bad it is.But like bedsled I like the fact it works like a sway bar.they ride killer when set up right.

03-23-2008, 08:34 AM	#30
redsled04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maple valley WA. Posts: 128	Re: bedsleds rebirth Nice work...Lookin badass so far. Are you going to box the old frame to the new one. Last edited by redsled04; 03-23-2008 at 08:43 AM.

03-23-2008, 07:28 PM	#32
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth my old bars were 24 inches long with a two link, didnt measure the pinion angle diference all the way down and all the way up but i set mine for ride height, and drive it at that height . ive never had any driveline vibration or worn ujoints.. its only an issue if done wrong.. not much dfferent then the 2 link on the stock 60-72 trucks except for the side to side articulation..

03-23-2008, 07:30 PM	#33
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth REDSLED04... the right side is already boxed where the new and old frame meet.. ill finish the driver side this weekend

03-24-2008, 04:26 AM	#35
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth my new bars are 40 in. long maybe it will be alittle better but either way i havent had any issue with them

03-24-2008, 06:22 AM	#36
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: bedsleds rebirth Coming along quite nicely! Dfinitely diggin' the round tube touch on the upper bag mounts! Are you planning on running a gusset on the links under the bag... or let it ride? __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-24-2008, 07:28 AM	#37
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth the links are 1/4 inch. SHOULDNT have any problems. havent in the past so im hoping none this time around

03-24-2008, 07:35 AM	#38
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth some more progress pictures.. Attached Images

03-24-2008, 07:58 AM	#40
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth there will be another tank on the other side.. its buggin me looking at it with only one tank on... still waiting on the other

03-25-2008, 05:09 AM	#41
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth alittle bit of color on the frame, setting up the track bar and a whole lot more of nothing. motivation isnt with me today.. after trying to clean the axle tubes and not really getting anywhere, wore me out Attached Images

03-25-2008, 08:08 PM	#42
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: bedsleds rebirth Its looking good nice work you doing. __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

03-26-2008, 01:31 AM	#43
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: bedsleds rebirth Sweeeet !!!!!!!!!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer



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03-27-2008, 07:31 PM	#44
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth got the fuel cell ordered from jegs, 20 gal. aluminum.. should be here friday so i should beable to get that in this weekend.. trying to get it to roll around this weekend

03-27-2008, 10:50 PM	#45
danielwetpaint Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wye Mtn Ark Posts: 58	Re: bedsleds rebirth Nice build.I want to do one this same way,, just because it looks good for me. I also wanted to ask you, what dimension metal you're using and what thickness? Finally, how did you make and afix the bushing ends that mount to the frame and where can I get those items? Once successfull then I'll tackle a 4 link. Again great build and Thanks. __________________ Current ridesne owner GMC 1974 swb, 1986 Chevy lwb,chopped top '85 S-10,1948 Stylemaster rat rod,'2008 Honda Civ.Chopped top '46 dodge. Last edited by danielwetpaint; 03-27-2008 at 10:53 PM. Reason: caint feel my legs.

03-28-2008, 05:10 AM	#46
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth danielwetpaint- 2x4 rectangle tube is .120 wall thickness. some people use 3/16... the link ends and brackets are from *****************

04-01-2008, 11:03 PM	#47
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth got the fuel cell Attached Images

04-02-2008, 01:58 AM	#48
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: bedsleds rebirth Man, You work fast!! Your work looks really nice. When do you think you will be done? Looks pretty close! Keep the pictures coming!

04-02-2008, 02:10 AM	#49
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth Another update: finally got the other tank. made the brackets for the compressors too! now everything is starting to look symmetrical Attached Images

04-02-2008, 02:29 AM	#50
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: bedsleds rebirth I noticed you put installed a track bar. Is this in place of a panhard or watts linkage? What is the benefit of a track bar over the others?

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