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Not so budget 3-link build
I have been asked by a few people to share more pictures of some of the stuff I am working on, so I figured I would start a thread. Not sure if this is out of place or not so let me know?
This is a higher than average budget build. More detail than normal, more TIG than normal, but these are the ones I like best. I wanted a semi desert style feel to this one, as far as fab goes. Starting the notches. ![]() ![]() Starting main cross member. ![]() ![]()
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
Cross member mostly finished.
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
![]() Relocating stock tank. ![]() ![]() Added dimpled gussets to the upper link mount. ![]() Tank mount/compressor tray. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
Cross member installed.
![]() ![]() Lower link bars. ![]() ![]() ![]() The pattern I used on the compressor tray was brought back for the wishbone, and will be used again later. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
Made a bracket to move the rear brake T back away from the link tabs.
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
Last one. Bag mounts meant to carry on the look of the wishbone in an asymmetrical way.
![]() ![]() ![]() The side gusset connecting the bag cup to the frame is dimpled 1/8" plate. May as well be 1/4" at this point.
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
WOW.. looks very nice
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
Wow! looks great! I'm glad your building my wishbone
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
Killer build!!!!!
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
What are you using to get those indented holes in the sheet metal? Last edited by p8ntballer1911; 02-05-2009 at 09:09 PM. |
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
The tool I use is called a dimple die. They are more common in Desert style fab than anything else. They are used because you can cut a hole in your material, making it lighter. And then you can dimple that hole, and create rigidity. This means you can use a lighter gauge material to achieve the same strength. Plus it looks cool while doing it. It's similar to bead rolling your floor boards.
I built mounts for the shocks as well as the limiting straps today. ![]() I had to add just 2 more dimples to make the number a nice 25. I wasn't really feeling 23. ![]() ![]() Shocks will be replaced. It's easier to mock up with old ones than it is to mask off new ones.
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wow.... Amazing work!
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
give me a second... ive got to find where my jaw landed on the floor.
great job man.
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
Dimples!!!!!!!!
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Im still like wow!!! Great work!!!!! Makes me jealous!!!! Kinda makes me want to redo my whole project!!! Lol j/k
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That is art, my dude.
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Sick
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
Thanks.
Pulled everything apart to paint it, and got it mostly reassembled. Started a little wiring too. Need to run fuel and power lines, and air lines. Last shot shows the limit strap and the bag compressed nicely. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Is there a need for a limit strap?
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Keeps the bags from overextending or "hanging the axle" when the truck is on a lift. Also ensures the drive shaft can never come in contact with the cross member below it. And it goes with the desert fab theme.
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That is truly awesome. I am still trying to decide how I want to build my bag setup.
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
That is some really nice fab work you did there, i have wanted some dimple dies for a long time, but for now i have other things to spend my money on.
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build
That's a sweet set up man, How much lift can you get using that joint on the wishbone? I've just never seen one done that way, but it looks killer man!
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Ah man! You should have left all that pretty metal bare and put some protectant over it. That thing should not have a bed put on it. Badd a$$
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