Okay here is an update for the hecklers, lookers, flamers, and those that won't come help since they weren't asked to
Front axle is turning in to our first hurdle, the frame can't be cut in the class we plan to run, so the links can't be built as we had originally planned. Right above Dave's head is where the interference is.
Hopefully it will start when we are done!
We'll finish the front bumper once the front axle is in place and we can see where the tires will stuff.
Red Bull stopped by to drop of some energy drinks, so I guess we'll keep working on the tracker. They wouldn't let us start cutting on their car to fit the 35" Krawlers though :grinpimp:
Hi guys I have a tube chassis drawn up in bendtech. I used to use solidworks a while ago but prefer the ease of drawing tube chassis in bendtech pro.
Can I load the bendtech chassis in solidworks to load in the engine, axles etc so I can cycle suspension for clearance check etc?
Many thanks
Paul
It's hard to search info when the market for these has changed so much.
Looking for a rebuild able link end. Not a fan of snap ring style, dealt with Johnny joints in the past and they're a royal pain to assemble imo.
Also would like to use 7/8 w/ stud and 1 1/4 with stud and without from the...
Pirate is without a doubt the best off road site on the net and theres alot of real good buildup threads on here. For everyones amusement
lets see the best examples of how not to do it.
This one came from a local lot-
This is another one from the same lot
I tore up my intermediate shaft bearings and need to rebuild my transfer case. It seems the faces where the intermediate shaft thrust washers rest got a bit chewed up. Do I need a whole new case? or can I clean these surfaces up and send it?
NOTE: there is still dirt/grease on the case...
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