Got some new shiney parts, back from the machine shop |
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Got some new shiney parts, back from the machine shop |
Dave-O |
Mar 10 2005, 06:43 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
First semi-complete picture of my home-made drop-links. I still have to track down some jam-nuts. Can't wait to finish this sway bar project next week during my spring break.
David Attached image(s) |
Mueller |
Mar 10 2005, 06:47 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
look nice...I bought a set similar to those from a fellow club member a few years back....when I parted out the car, those endlinks had a bunch of slop in them after only a few hundred miles...that is if those are the cheaper brass lined ends and not the better teflon/hardened steel units....
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Dave-O |
Mar 10 2005, 07:00 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
Thanks for the warning. I'll keep my eye on them. I only have about $20 invested in these things so it won't break my heart to have to "upgrade" to some higher quality rod-ends. David |
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Jeroen |
Mar 10 2005, 08:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
you need to fab something so you can turn the rods
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Aaron Cox |
Mar 10 2005, 08:22 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
drill a hole through them. then you can stick an allen wrench in there, and turn the rod.... |
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MattR |
Mar 10 2005, 08:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Aaron, you significantly weaken the part by drilling a hole through it. Think about the surface area you've exposed.
You can either grind two shallow notches and fab your own "drop link adjuster tool" out of a flat piece of steel shaped like an H, or you can add material and use channel locks to adjust. |
Mueller |
Mar 10 2005, 08:27 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I was thinking vise-grips (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) two opposing flats might be easier to do instead...... |
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Aaron Cox |
Mar 10 2005, 08:31 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
btw...what size heim joints are those? 8mm?
also... were female heim joints cheaper than males? just curious |
MattR |
Mar 10 2005, 08:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Aaron, dont make me break out the text book. Any other engineers want to chime in here? Im not saying what the other company has isnt sufficient, Im just saying one is stronger then the other. If you have the option to do either, i'd go with the stronger one. But thats just me.
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bondo |
Mar 10 2005, 08:37 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Drill out a big nut, slide it on, and weld it in place.
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Aaron Cox |
Mar 10 2005, 08:38 PM
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best solution yet! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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Dave-O |
Mar 10 2005, 08:44 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
ding ding...we have a winner. That was my plan. Since i will never be putting any load on them i don't think they should be too tough to turn. If it doesn't work well i cold possibly tac-weld a big nut onto it. It's all experimental right now.
The price was about the same, but with the rod section in the center I have much more control over length. I still have like 4 feet of rod stock that i could make any length needed. The ends are 3/8"...just under 10mm. You can bash me all you want for using 'merican hardware but it's just easier to find around here. I can run down to the local tractor dealership and find a HUGE selection of standard hardware in various grades. Works for me... David |
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Dave-O |
Mar 10 2005, 08:45 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
reading my mind...didn't get it typed in time! |
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TimT |
Mar 10 2005, 08:46 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
Actually you should be able to adjust these just using your fingers.
when the car is on the ground and you have settled the suspension, adjust the length of ONE of the links such that there is no preload..of course it helpd to have the ride heights and corner weights dialed in before you adjust the drop link length |
ChrisFoley |
Mar 10 2005, 09:45 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Does one end have a left hand thread?
Any corner balancing needs to be done before attaching one of the drop links to make sure there is no preload. Then adjust the length until the bolt slildes easily through the rod end. I find it easier to use male ends and make the rods out of larger diameter stock, drilled and tapped. Left and right hand taps are cheap and easy. Then Aaron's idea of a hole for an allen wrench is ok because of the additional cross-section. |
rick 918-S |
Mar 10 2005, 11:20 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,493 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Those should work out nice. Keep the photos coming.
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Dave-O |
Mar 11 2005, 12:12 AM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
yes sir, one left and one right
good idea...might use it if i ever have to make another set
pictures will start again when i start wrenching on saturday (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) David |
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skline |
Mar 11 2005, 12:33 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Well Dave, looking at your avatar, I can see you need this sway bar. Good luck with it.
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