OK, so I decided to make these myself. Here's the brackets so far. I got the tube I need to measure and cut and thread the ends. Will keep you updated. I am making 2 sets so if your interested buying the 2nd one (I'm thinking $150 shipped) send a pm 1st come list. If you decide you don't want them thats fine. Just some scrap metal laying around. :colors:
Building my own Caltrac's
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MILO
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Nice work and that weld looks professional
Burntorange70
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Looking good. Crackedback has mad a set or two. He may be able to give you some tips. Keep up the nice work.
cudaspaz
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Sweet skills!
zhandfull
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Nice, did you have a template to copy?
Shock mount?
If you are using the bolt as the pivot for you cantilever, that's gonna be rough. It will work but is subject to some wear. It really needs to be on a floating sleeve like this deal that calvert does.
The aluminum is either 1.5" or 2" OD with a 1" ID
The sleeve you can get 1" od DOM tube and whatever wall thickness you need to get your bolt size. Cut your cantilevers for a 1" hole to pivot on the DOM sleeve.
If you are using the bolt as the pivot for you cantilever, that's gonna be rough. It will work but is subject to some wear. It really needs to be on a floating sleeve like this deal that calvert does.
The aluminum is either 1.5" or 2" OD with a 1" ID
The sleeve you can get 1" od DOM tube and whatever wall thickness you need to get your bolt size. Cut your cantilevers for a 1" hole to pivot on the DOM sleeve.
Yes, I bought the plans for $10. They are like blue prints. Shows all the measurements and parts required.
This looks like a nice deal. I will make sure to do that......Thanks Much!!Shock mount?
If you are using the bolt as the pivot for you cantilever, that's gonna be rough. It will work but is subject to some wear. It really needs to be on a floating sleeve like this deal that calvert does.
The aluminum is either 1.5" or 2" OD with a 1" ID
The sleeve you can get 1" od DOM tube and whatever wall thickness you need to get your bolt size. Cut your cantilevers for a 1" hole to pivot on the DOM sleeve.
siuauto
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Where did you buy the plans from? I want to make a set
I will get the info to you tomorrow. It's at my office.,,,,, Jerry
CUUDAK
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http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html
All you gotta do is use the search button at the top of this page and you can find anything.
I used this setup and me and Pops built 3 sets. Gave one set to a friend who put them on his 63 Maxwedge Dodge and virtually eliminated wheel spin and hop and dropped his 60'. They DO work! You can see mine in my build thread in my sig.
OOPS, I forgot. Here ya go. These are engineer drawings and are complete. Well worth $10.00
http://www.rodplans.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1238&Itemid=637
72BBSwinger
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I made my own as well. I made these with the intent of them not having any bind and still allowing free suspension movement. So far so good and you dont know they are back there until you hit the gas and the driveshaft doesnt smack the floor anymore. Heres a pic during mock up and finished.
Has anyone ever used this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/afc-19520 AFCO links? Are they strong enough?
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