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markb
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I've got a garage... That's not the problem. The garage has three cars in it already! And none of them are getting pushed outside for a Mazda!
I've got a garage... That's not the problem. The garage has three cars in it already! And none of them are getting pushed outside for a Mazda!
markb
+1y
Lots of crap to grind away in preparation for bag brackets...
But one side is done!
Just a little more cleanup and clearancing to do... Then we'll weld up some brackets. And of course a little plating for strength.
But one side is done!
Just a little more cleanup and clearancing to do... Then we'll weld up some brackets. And of course a little plating for strength.
markb
+1y
Update... So I realized I wasn't laying frame anymore. My rear upper bag mounts were welded too far down. I decided to redo those mounts today, so I got out the sawzall and cut them off. Flipped them over, welded them back in about 2" higher. They're now high enough to lay frame with a 27" tire (currently have a 25" tire).
I know... the air lines and wiring is a mess! I had it all squared away before I decided to redo everything! Just need to go back in and tie it all in place again.
Here's the deflated shot... The bags are not fully compressed, but I'm getting more lift than I will ever use, anyway. You can also see the crossmember I had to cut because of the driveshaft hitting it... I'll rebuild that one later this week.
This is 160 PSI... I am going to step down to a 145 PSI switch. The current 175 PSI switch is way more than I need.
But, we are laying frame. Yes, there's a tie down strap sitting in a strange place in the first photo.
Here's a quick vid of the rear... Shit's LOUD. Way louder than it seems in the video. And yes, it hops the rear off the ground . Suppose I'd better be careful if I hit the "up" while going down the road! And don't make fun of the automatic tonneau cover. I forgot to secure it!
I know... the air lines and wiring is a mess! I had it all squared away before I decided to redo everything! Just need to go back in and tie it all in place again.
Here's the deflated shot... The bags are not fully compressed, but I'm getting more lift than I will ever use, anyway. You can also see the crossmember I had to cut because of the driveshaft hitting it... I'll rebuild that one later this week.
This is 160 PSI... I am going to step down to a 145 PSI switch. The current 175 PSI switch is way more than I need.
But, we are laying frame. Yes, there's a tie down strap sitting in a strange place in the first photo.
Here's a quick vid of the rear... Shit's LOUD. Way louder than it seems in the video. And yes, it hops the rear off the ground . Suppose I'd better be careful if I hit the "up" while going down the road! And don't make fun of the automatic tonneau cover. I forgot to secure it!
markb
+1y
Ahhh, good day. This ride just scored a set of 17" chrome GM wheels and a full complement of Goodyear runflats . The tires are Mini Cooper S take-offs... 205/45R17s for the front and 205/50R17s for the rear. Should be getting these mounted up tomorrow, so pics later.