lil bit of tinkering

[6spdYJ]

You're gonna have to start building rocks big enough for that thing to play on.

[aw12345]

You're gonna have to start building rocks big enough for that thing to play on.

Those are build all ready, it's called the Hammers, area BFE some of the fun stuff in AZ and NM

[aw12345]

Figured out what I am going to do for upper frame mounts in the front. Going to use a piece 3x3" 1/2" thick piece of plate that gets welded into the frame. It will have a nut welded behind it and also will be tapped all the way through that should give me plenty of thread engagement and a square piece to built the rest of the mount off. It also allows me to tuck the arms as close as possible to the frame, but still give them enough clearance to move freely through the whole range of travel.

[inVERt'D]

Cool. I used to joke about it, but I ended up using 1/2" x 3" strap for my D44 LCA brackets. It was free and on-hand.

[aw12345]

The biggest reason for 1/2 plate there is, so I can get enough thread in there. Don't want to cut a hole in the other side of the frame also to put a nut on the bolt. It also gives me a straight piece to built of.

[inVERt'D]

Sounds like a good enough reason to me. Anti-round-out was one reason for me. Rigidity was also a factor for my frame side bracketry. Kinda funny that I actually considered skipping the clevis tabs on my back-half to save weight (I used 5/8"), but I say if you have good reason, some well-placed plate can be good.

[dktool]

Tried that, not enough pressure to lift it

Use your Argon / CO2 bottle.

[aw12345]

Got the fuel pump mounted in the fuel cell, only thing I don't like about is that it sits of to the side.
Will have to copy some of the KOH fuel cell pick setups. Would kinda suck to have it starve for fuel when you are having one of these having fun going almost over moments

[Tumbleweed13]

That amount of flex is impressive. How much more is that, then your big put-put? Just to play devil's advicate. Will it flex, that much with drive shafts?

[aw12345]

That amount of flex is impressive. How much more is that, then your big put-put? Just to play devil's advicate. Will it flex, that much with drive shafts?

Actually it flexes a bit more then my baby. The front driveshaft I was worried about but after flexing today looks like it's all good.
The rear isn't a problem, it's going to change anyway lots of room for a driveshaft there

[aw12345]

I want to narrow the bottom part of the tube frame and would like to use 1 1/2" 0.120 wall square tubing since it would make it easier to cope, attach the aluminum sheeting to the side. Anybody have any idea if there is a big difference in strength between regular 1 1/2" 0.120 wall tubing and the square tubing?
Narrowing it would make it easier for the body to slide between rocks and It doesn't really take any usable interior room away also in my opinion it would be stronger and lighter.

[inVERt'D]

I think the strength is comparable, but the round tubing has a little higher strength to weight ratio.

FWIW, I've seen a lot more thin-walled square and rect tubing split down the seam compared with round tubing. Not that it means anything, just what I've seen by accident.

[Toolman]

you must be out driving this thing, because I haven't seen any updates, Whats happen-en ? I need my fix

[aw12345]

Machining wheel spacers, made some trans cooler lines, mounted some fuse boxes.
Sorta mounted the fuel tank, next is wiring the electric fans and the trans shifter, so I can run it for awhile.
Work's been busy, so not a lot of time, nor did the hot weather help.
It's my one year project lol
Got the plasma cutter and a tube bender today

[aw12345]

Just some minor tinkering https://vimeo.com/50096267