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fabricating rear suspension console ties, web page, submitted for your approval |
Wes V |
Sep 2 2008, 12:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Los angeles Member No.: 8,211 |
When the rear suspension consoles are removed and replaced, or just plain replaced, the ties between them get messed up.
Only one of the two ties are still available. I did a fair amount of searching and couldn't find any real write-up showing what to do. So, Here is a link to show how I fabricated replacements; My Webpage, fabricating suspension console ties I thought you guys might find it interesting. Wes Vann |
FourBlades |
Sep 5 2008, 11:16 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
What a weird coincidence. I just did mine last weekend. I was wondering if
these bits were aftermarket console stiffening or if they were factory. I made mine using paper templates, then tacked them on and finished fitting them using a hammer. I used 16 gauge for mine, hope that is good enough. I had to replace my inner console because it was crumbling with rust. Good post and pictures Wes, wish I had seen this before doing mine. I need to drill the drain holes. I know my welds are ugly but I try not to grind too much to avoid annoying my neighbors... John |
Wes V |
Sep 5 2008, 12:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Los angeles Member No.: 8,211 |
I used 16 gauge for mine, hope that is good enough. John; I couldn't say if that's thick enough or not. Maybe others could state what they have done and if they have had any problems. I used 12 gauge due to that being the thickness used by the factory. (12 is a lot harder to form!!) SirAndy; I have no problem with you using anything from my web site! If you want it re-written in another format, I'm willing to do that. (I've gotten a lot of information from you!!) I tend to just write up stuff on my own site due to it being easier to edit and I don't have to listen to comments from others. Some stuff (like this), that doesn't seem to be already covered, I just post up a link. Wes Vann |
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