Floppy's long arm 4 link upgrgade

[Beck*A*Poo]

Bending some tube

[Lake_v2]

Day 1 was making a 1.75" die bend 1.5" tube and figuring out how to measure tube and bends

Day 2 we got both the side exterior hoops bent and matched 4 bends from one side to the other

Tip for anyone that has a bender and doesnt want to buy two dies...

Buy the larger of the two bend a piece of larger the full diameter of die then cut it in half and also cut straight pieces in half to take up slack in bender

1.75" 1.20 wall tube inside diameter is what my large die is and with the overlay pieces bends 1.5" perfectly

[Uncle Cracker]

[quote="Lake_v2"]Day 1 was making a 1.75" die bend 1.5" tube and figuring out how to measure tube and bends

Day 2 we got both the side exterior hoops bent and matched 4 bends from one side to the other

Tip for anyone that has a bender and doesnt want to buy two dies...

Buy the larger of the two bend a piece of larger the full diameter of die then cut it in half and also cut straight pieces in half to take up slack in bender

1.75" 1.20 wall tube inside diameter is what my large die is and with the overlay pieces bends 1.5" perfectly[/quote]

yep,,,, mark did the same thing with his bender. works bitchen

[Uncle Cracker]

the shipping issues seem to be common place these days, and it doesn't seem to matter
who the parts are coming from.
this sport we've chosen, is growing so fast, no manufacturer/ fabricators were prepared IMO

[Uncle Cracker]

hey tater,,,,,,,,, did you mention tire size in your post?

i'm to lazy to scroll back to see

[Uncle Cracker]

[quote="Beck*A*Poo"]Bending some pipe[/quote]


i assume you mean "tube"

i hope you're not using "pipe"















i kill me

[Beck*A*Poo]

[quote="Uncle Cracker"][quote="Beck*A*Poo"]Bending some pipe[/quote]


i assume you mean "tube"

i hope you're not using "pipe"





Layin down pipe and pipe'n the glory hole to make it just perfect









i kill me [/quote]

[Repsolaaron]

I planned on staying with 35's but I got my hands on some one ton axles and might go to 39's or what ever I can find.

[Repsolaaron]

Main part of the cage is done.

[abendx]

You guys rock.... nice progress!

[Desert Dog]

Im gonna let Matt go through the "learning process" with your build, then we will do some shit to mine when he gets the hang of it

Your XJ is gonna be killer linked and on tons!

[Uncle Cracker]

so,,,,,,,,, you are not gonna have working doors for winter use?

[Repsolaaron]

No.

[REDxj5150]

[quote="Repsolaaron"]No.[/quote]

[Lake_v2]

Skinned tube doors would be trick on it though

[Repsolaaron]

More done today.

[Repsolaaron]

some more

[Uncle Cracker]

lookin good

[Lake_v2]

Made a bit more progress today, built the harness bar/ brace, so last of bends done.

Aaron is taking it back to his place to finish up the crossbracing and some welding.

Should see it back for shock hoops and rear tire carrier. Was great fun building exo, after we finish beccas cage gotta get started on my framework

[Repsolaaron]

A great learning experience. Should be done with the bracing this week and the 4 link should be here by friday. Thanks a lot Matt for the garage and help and I'll see you Thursday.

[abendx]

You did nice work there Matt

[Repsolaaron]

[quote="abendx"]You did nice work there Matt[/quote]
And Aaron

[Repsolaaron]

Putting in the front 3 link kit with johnny joints.

[Repsolaaron]

Front 3 link is done but no air shocks yet. Gonna wait till I get back from camping to finish and then tackle the rear 4 link.

[Dirty LJ]

Nice! All ready for you to flop it!