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Twisted Minis · 05-28-2009, 09:22 PM

GRIMSS · 05-28-2009, 09:45 PM

Nice job. I would like to see pics of this one when finished.

VW's are my other passion.

Twisted Minis · 05-28-2009, 09:53 PM

It's leaving tomorrow morning, so I will take pictures of it when it comes off the lift. It doesn't sound like it's coming back for a while to get the rest done, as he has more parts collecting, planning, and saving to do.

Twisted Minis · 05-30-2009, 01:52 AM

Pictures of it outside. The rear wheels are on the front, because the Porsche axle is a bit wider than stock, and they didn't clear. He said he can get some more rear wheels with another +10mm offset to suck them in enough to clear.

Twisted Minis · 05-30-2009, 01:55 AM

And I started one of the control arms for my project. Pretty different than the norm.

GRIMSS · 05-30-2009, 08:02 AM

Nice work on the double cab. Man that thing is clean looking.

Good looking start on those control arms also.

Twisted Minis · 06-03-2009, 10:41 PM

Upper arms are done, lower arms are about 70% done (should be 100% tomorrow) and I started building the LCA mounts. I boxed the front side, and above the bushing, I need to weld it to the frame on all sides of the tabs, and then put the boxing plates on the back.

AceX · 06-04-2009, 01:59 AM

Seth, your project is looking to be one bad ass piece of equipment...

Twisted Minis · 06-05-2009, 01:17 AM

I didn't finish the arms, but I finished the LCA mounts. I realized that they needed to be done before I could finish the bag mounts on the lower arm.

I just got the steering rack too, so I might get that mounted next week.

Twisted Minis · 06-06-2009, 07:16 PM

Control arms are finished at this point, until I add shocks mounts and some other things in the future.

scotts62 · 06-07-2009, 12:18 PM

Those look good! Nice work!

Twisted Minis · 06-09-2009, 12:05 AM

Here's a teaser of the front end.

p8ntballer1911 · 06-09-2009, 12:08 AM

very unique... love your work!

scotts62 · 06-09-2009, 07:27 AM

That's going to look awesome when its put together!

ruffrida2005 · 06-09-2009, 03:09 PM

that is pretty crazy dude. Wish I had the tools I would try something like that just for fun!

Twisted Minis · 06-10-2009, 03:01 AM

I had an idea late last night, to build a boxed style gusset with a hole (tube) welded in the center of it. So today I cut out enough pieces to build 4, and got one welded together. It's way overkill, but I think it matches the arms well and I like it. Also you may notice in the last picture, the laser cut piece I got for the spindle with my crown logo on it.

aggie91 · 06-10-2009, 08:26 AM

Seth

Your work gets better every time I see you do something new. In post 187, you say its a teaser shot of the front end. I'm I missing something, it does not look like that spindle will rotate enough to turn the vehicle, or I am I just not seeing it? Even it that last picture, it just does not look like it will turn...

ruffrida2005 · 06-10-2009, 08:42 AM

It will spin the Hub isn't welded to it, just the spindle!

aggie91 · 06-10-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

It will spin the Hub isn't welded to it, just the spindle!

NO, not spin, turn the vehicle left or right...

ruffrida2005 · 06-10-2009, 08:55 AM

yeah he's got a super pivot joint on the bottom and a heim joint up top. Not sure how much angle he will get out of it but it will turn.

ruffrida2005 · 06-10-2009, 08:59 AM

Think of it as side to side motion on a 4 link, These are the same parts!

ShowSS12 · 06-10-2009, 10:33 AM

I keep wondering what is this for? I have never seen any thing like this before..

bmfpeterson · 06-10-2009, 12:17 PM

You see more of those setups on the off road trucks....Personally its my favorite setup! you can get a lot of travel out of a vertical uni ball setup... plus it looks *****en!!!!!

Twisted Minis · 06-10-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Seth

Your work gets better every time I see you do something new. In post 187, you say its a teaser shot of the front end. I'm I missing something, it does not look like that spindle will rotate enough to turn the vehicle, or I am I just not seeing it? Even it that last picture, it just does not look like it will turn...

I'm not sure what doesn't 'look' like it will not allow turning? I will take a stab at it.

It's got a vertical mounted Uniball on the bottom, and a vertical rod end on the top. There is no limitation to up and down travel, only to turning. But it still turns about 38 degrees in each direction, which is close to what a stock vehicle can do. It will limit me in tight U-turns a bit, but that's not a big deal. I am building it to have a narrow track width, so I will be able to make those wide U-turns without lifting the truck up.

The rod ends also act as a steering stop. Instead of having something on the spindle and arm that hit eachother. I originally had the upper set up as a 3/4" rod end with 1/2" misalignments, but it was turning too far, so I stepped up to 9/16" on the top. Now it limits the steering just before the tire hits the frame, which is perfect for me.

If I get the upper arm tacked on, I will throw the wheel on, turn it and take a picture.

SCOTI · 06-10-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Twisted Minis

If I get the upper arm tacked on, I will throw the wheel on, turn it and take a picture.

I was curious about this when I first saw the pics but figured in time more info (& pics) would come forth. I assumed the uniballs limits would be the 'steering' stops. Cool, cutting-edge stuff for sure!

05-28-2009, 09:22 PM	#176
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05-28-2009, 09:45 PM	#177
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Nice job. I would like to see pics of this one when finished. VW's are my other passion. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-28-2009, 09:53 PM	#178
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build It's leaving tomorrow morning, so I will take pictures of it when it comes off the lift. It doesn't sound like it's coming back for a while to get the rest done, as he has more parts collecting, planning, and saving to do. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

05-30-2009, 01:52 AM	#179
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Pictures of it outside. The rear wheels are on the front, because the Porsche axle is a bit wider than stock, and they didn't clear. He said he can get some more rear wheels with another +10mm offset to suck them in enough to clear. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

05-30-2009, 01:55 AM	#180
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build And I started one of the control arms for my project. Pretty different than the norm. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

05-30-2009, 08:02 AM	#181
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Nice work on the double cab. Man that thing is clean looking. Good looking start on those control arms also. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-03-2009, 10:41 PM	#182
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Upper arms are done, lower arms are about 70% done (should be 100% tomorrow) and I started building the LCA mounts. I boxed the front side, and above the bushing, I need to weld it to the frame on all sides of the tabs, and then put the boxing plates on the back. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

06-04-2009, 01:59 AM	#183
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06-05-2009, 01:17 AM	#184
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build I didn't finish the arms, but I finished the LCA mounts. I realized that they needed to be done before I could finish the bag mounts on the lower arm. I just got the steering rack too, so I might get that mounted next week. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

06-06-2009, 07:16 PM	#185
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Control arms are finished at this point, until I add shocks mounts and some other things in the future. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

06-07-2009, 12:18 PM	#186
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06-09-2009, 12:05 AM	#187
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Here's a teaser of the front end. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

06-09-2009, 12:08 AM	#188
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06-09-2009, 07:27 AM	#189
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06-09-2009, 03:09 PM	#190
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06-10-2009, 03:01 AM	#191
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build I had an idea late last night, to build a boxed style gusset with a hole (tube) welded in the center of it. So today I cut out enough pieces to build 4, and got one welded together. It's way overkill, but I think it matches the arms well and I like it. Also you may notice in the last picture, the laser cut piece I got for the spindle with my crown logo on it. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

06-10-2009, 08:26 AM	#192
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06-10-2009, 08:42 AM	#193
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Not so budget 3-link build It will spin the Hub isn't welded to it, just the spindle! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

06-10-2009, 08:55 AM	#195
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Not so budget 3-link build yeah he's got a super pivot joint on the bottom and a heim joint up top. Not sure how much angle he will get out of it but it will turn. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

06-10-2009, 08:59 AM	#196
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Think of it as side to side motion on a 4 link, These are the same parts! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

06-10-2009, 10:33 AM	#197
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06-10-2009, 12:17 PM	#198
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Not so budget 3-link build You see more of those setups on the off road trucks....Personally its my favorite setup! you can get a lot of travel out of a vertical uni ball setup... plus it looks *****en!!!!!

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