mindlissmetalfab
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Originally posted by 2lowastro
Edited: 7/7/2007 1:16:03 PM by 2lowastro
you could also Try Mindliss metal fab joel@mindlissmetal.com he made mine....
Ashtro's truck has a prototype watts link but I probably wont be offering one exactly like that since it is made from 100% laser cut components aside from the link bars. By the time I welded up the center piece and smooth it all up it would be much easier to build one from tubing. I will hopefully have those available soon.In the mean time, I can definintely look after custom center cranks and mounting tabs if you are looking for something a little nicer then the scrap metal look of some of the kits out there.
Big Joe, is there an actual known problem with the poly bushings or is it just personal preference? Obviously they would operate a little smoother but I dont foresee any problems with using a poly bushing.
The kit that is forsale on here doesnt seem right with the poly bushing and then a single shear center crank. My design uses 2 center cranks pieces to sandwich it all together.
Edited: 7/7/2007 1:16:03 PM by 2lowastro
you could also Try Mindliss metal fab joel@mindlissmetal.com he made mine....
Ashtro's truck has a prototype watts link but I probably wont be offering one exactly like that since it is made from 100% laser cut components aside from the link bars. By the time I welded up the center piece and smooth it all up it would be much easier to build one from tubing. I will hopefully have those available soon.In the mean time, I can definintely look after custom center cranks and mounting tabs if you are looking for something a little nicer then the scrap metal look of some of the kits out there.
Big Joe, is there an actual known problem with the poly bushings or is it just personal preference? Obviously they would operate a little smoother but I dont foresee any problems with using a poly bushing.
The kit that is forsale on here doesnt seem right with the poly bushing and then a single shear center crank. My design uses 2 center cranks pieces to sandwich it all together.
Low_SST
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Originally posted by iLLblazer
Originally posted by 2lowastro
Edited: 7/7/2007 1:16:03 PM by 2lowastro
you could also Try Mindliss metal fab joel@mindlissmetal.com he made mine....
Ashtro's truck has a prototype watts link but I probably wont be offering one exactly like that since it is made from 100% laser cut components aside from the link bars. By the time I welded up the center piece and smooth it all up it would be much easier to build one from tubing. I will hopefully have those available soon.In the mean time, I can definintely look after custom center cranks and mounting tabs if you are looking for something a little nicer then the scrap metal look of some of the kits out there.
Big Joe, is there an actual known problem with the poly bushings or is it just personal preference? Obviously they would operate a little smoother but I dont foresee any problems with using a poly bushing.
The kit that is forsale on here doesnt seem right with the poly bushing and then a single shear center crank. My design uses 2 center cranks pieces to sandwich it all together.
My only real beef with poly bushings and such is 1.) wear of components and 2.) the pivoting pieces.
With a poly bushing your centerlink essentially pivots between the bolt and the crush sleeve which isnt a great point to pivot off of. With my design the bearings have pressed in races and the pivot surface is the bearing to race both of which are greased and they sit on a 1" diameter shaft. If i need to replace the bearings they cost $10 and can be purchased at any store including wal mart. Its such a nice and simple design.
Originally posted by 2lowastro
Edited: 7/7/2007 1:16:03 PM by 2lowastro
you could also Try Mindliss metal fab joel@mindlissmetal.com he made mine....
Ashtro's truck has a prototype watts link but I probably wont be offering one exactly like that since it is made from 100% laser cut components aside from the link bars. By the time I welded up the center piece and smooth it all up it would be much easier to build one from tubing. I will hopefully have those available soon.In the mean time, I can definintely look after custom center cranks and mounting tabs if you are looking for something a little nicer then the scrap metal look of some of the kits out there.
Big Joe, is there an actual known problem with the poly bushings or is it just personal preference? Obviously they would operate a little smoother but I dont foresee any problems with using a poly bushing.
The kit that is forsale on here doesnt seem right with the poly bushing and then a single shear center crank. My design uses 2 center cranks pieces to sandwich it all together.
My only real beef with poly bushings and such is 1.) wear of components and 2.) the pivoting pieces.
With a poly bushing your centerlink essentially pivots between the bolt and the crush sleeve which isnt a great point to pivot off of. With my design the bearings have pressed in races and the pivot surface is the bearing to race both of which are greased and they sit on a 1" diameter shaft. If i need to replace the bearings they cost $10 and can be purchased at any store including wal mart. Its such a nice and simple design.
DooredFord
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Edited: 7/9/2007 12:19:08 PM by DooredFord
Only pic of the watts link I have its old but it hasn't changed :LOL:
Only pic of the watts link I have its old but it hasn't changed :LOL:
Low_SST
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Originally posted by suckafree
that work out pretty good for you with the bolt on lower 2 link bars dooredford?
he's running a parallel 4 link not 2
that work out pretty good for you with the bolt on lower 2 link bars dooredford?
he's running a parallel 4 link not 2