Finally got my ladder bar built and installed last week. Blake (HeyBeerMan on POR) did most of the engineering. I did most of the shitwork (i.e., grinding).
Turned out really stout. Here are a couple of pictures, unpainted:
The more liquid calories Blake takes in, the worse his welding skills!
The bar itself is nicely done. We beefed the lower tube with a section of flat-stocked plug welded inside to absord punishment. The shackle end of the bar is capped off with 1-inch Grade 8 threaded rod to make it adjustable when I change my wheelbase.
The crossmember is removable and we only caught the diff on fire once! Just wanted to show off my newest mod and congratulate Blake on a job well done.
Went wheeling afterwards and the bar worked like a champ. Could really tell the difference and, best of all, I didn't break a driveline, which is unusual.
Dion
[ 10-01-2001: Message edited by: Blatant ]
Turned out really stout. Here are a couple of pictures, unpainted:
The more liquid calories Blake takes in, the worse his welding skills!
The bar itself is nicely done. We beefed the lower tube with a section of flat-stocked plug welded inside to absord punishment. The shackle end of the bar is capped off with 1-inch Grade 8 threaded rod to make it adjustable when I change my wheelbase.
The crossmember is removable and we only caught the diff on fire once! Just wanted to show off my newest mod and congratulate Blake on a job well done.
Went wheeling afterwards and the bar worked like a champ. Could really tell the difference and, best of all, I didn't break a driveline, which is unusual.
Dion
[ 10-01-2001: Message edited by: Blatant ]