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| JoeDees |
 Jun 11 2016, 06:18 PM
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There's been a lot of talk about these lately. They're 12 gauge steel making them difficult to fabricate, unfortunately they're no longer available from Porsche, and tragically, nobody makes a replacement for them. So let's figure out what can be done.
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| JoeDees |
Jun 11 2016, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-November 14 From: Northern Kentucky Member No.: 18,106 Region Association: None |
The outer/longer one's fabrication seems well covered here: http://www.performanceforum.com/wesvann/91.../rd-9-1-08.html
But the inner/shorter one is another matter. Cary and his father-in-law created one out of a single piece, which seems to be the best method in order to maintain structural integrity since you're tying the two sides together. I'm currently working a scheme for a 2 piecer, but am thinking the 12 gauge will be super difficult to work with the weird curves. I really don't know how Cary's Superman did it! So here's an interesting question: I have me some 12 gauge sheet, but couldn't find any 14 (to cheat), do you think it has to be 12? Or do you think I could get away with 16? I'm confident I can get the bigger tie done in 12, so would the little one need to equal it, or could we get away with a little less? Also, do you think a 2 piecer for the little will work? (I'll post cardboard pics of my idea when I get them done) Don't hold back on your opinion. Thanks. |
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DirtyCossack Suspension Ties Jun 11 2016, 06:18 PM
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The outer/longer one's fabrication seems well... Jun 11 2016, 10:24 PM
cary Here's where we're at while I'm gettin... Jun 12 2016, 06:13 AM DirtyCossack After multiple cardboard experiments and a test wi... Jun 12 2016, 07:57 AM saigon71 I went with thicker steel, made individual pieces ... Jun 12 2016, 04:45 PM DirtyCossack Those are very nice and pretty! Jun 12 2016, 05:38 PM DirtyCossack I went with the 12 gauge and found that it really ... Jun 12 2016, 09:06 PM DirtyCossack Some more pics. For the bigger tie I used the meth... Jun 12 2016, 09:08 PM r_towle Is this the right thread to lodge a complaint rega... Jun 12 2016, 09:27 PM DirtyCossack
Is this the right thread to lodge a complaint reg... Jun 12 2016, 09:30 PM BeatNavy Yup, this is very helpful for me. I've been a... Jun 13 2016, 03:42 AM mgp4591 Is it my imagination or does it look like seam wel... Jun 13 2016, 04:39 AM DirtyCossack
Is it my imagination or does it look like seam we... Jun 14 2016, 08:23 AM 914dave Nicely done!!!! Jun 13 2016, 07:04 AM rdauenhauer :agree: This has been on my "to do" lis... Jun 13 2016, 07:33 AM mbseto Any interest in creating a PDF file of the templat... Jun 13 2016, 08:10 AM DirtyCossack I can see what I can do. I still have them, but it... Jun 13 2016, 09:02 AM mbseto No rush, I still have a lot of work to do before I... Jun 14 2016, 07:38 AM draganc Not trying to be a dick, but your seam welds look ... Jun 16 2016, 08:08 PM DirtyCossack
Not trying to be a dick, but your seam welds look... Jun 17 2016, 09:22 AM tomeric914 The heavier the gauge the larger the hole needs to... Jun 18 2016, 09:12 AM cary We're finally working back at my place. Super ... Jun 18 2016, 08:53 AM BeatNavy Very cool, Cary. I'll buy a set or pattern fr... Jun 18 2016, 08:58 AM cary Getting back to work. Super In Law is back to work... Jun 24 2016, 09:52 PM |
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