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Post by rccolacc on Jan 26, 2011 17:56:03 GMT -5
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Post by auburnaviator on Jan 26, 2011 22:21:47 GMT -5
Auburnaviator-- I kept all the 1:1 cardboard cutouts of the link mounts, and you're welcome to use them whenever you do your axle. -RC Thanks man! |
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Post by rccolacc on Jan 28, 2011 0:00:44 GMT -5
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Post by rccolacc on Jan 28, 2011 0:06:05 GMT -5
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Post by auburnaviator on Jan 30, 2011 20:37:23 GMT -5
Looks nice, You should easily have all the adjustability you need with adjustable arms.
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Post by rccolacc on Jan 30, 2011 21:39:45 GMT -5
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Post by rccolacc on Feb 6, 2011 1:46:53 GMT -5
Joints are here.  I welded 1" heavy hex nuts on the end of 1" threaded rod and then coped them to the ballistic joint. I wanted more weld area than just welding the rod to the joint. Just hope it doesn't break.  Cut more tabs for the longarm. 1:1 cardboard cutouts transfered to the metal. Redneck CNC.  Placed the front axle.   |
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Post by rsmith on Feb 7, 2011 21:46:38 GMT -5
RC, thank your for keeping us updated on your project. I think you are doing a fine job! I have not had the opportunity to reply much, but I am following it closely - can't wait to see it in action.
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Post by rccolacc on Feb 13, 2011 22:35:33 GMT -5
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Post by rccolacc on Feb 13, 2011 22:38:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments Rob. I also can't wait to see it in action.
-RC
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Post by rccolacc on Feb 14, 2011 15:24:06 GMT -5
Did more designing at lunch. Close up of the coil/shock mounting. Pieces are being cut right now for it.  |
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Post by rsmith on Feb 16, 2011 7:21:22 GMT -5
Did more designing at lunch. Close up of the coil/shock mounting. Pieces are being cut right now for it. RC, I have been enjoying your posts. I wanted to ask you something about the front setup. I can't tell from the angles on your drawing if the front end is stabilized enough for lateral side to side movement. it may very well be, but it was just hard for me to tell from the pictures. A panhard bar would certainly adjust that if it were needed. I could tell by the pictures that the rear end is as solid as a rock. |
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Post by rccolacc on Feb 16, 2011 11:29:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the input Rob, and you're definitely right. Yeah the front will have a panhard bar, and the reason it's not in there is because I'm just going to have to do it on the Jeep. I didn't model the tie rods and drag link, and since you're supposed to make the trackbar/panhard the same length and angle as the drag link, I figured I would just have to do it once I work out the steering. The front end is going to be an copy of a TJ with a Rubicon Express longarm kit basically. I'm kind of cheating on my model though.
I know probably no one cares about this, but the 3D program I'm using is called CATIA, and in the 3D model space world it works off of something called constraints between the parts. On the suspension links on the frame, for example, I constrained each joint to move in a certain direction, and stay in the same location on the frame. The axle is allowed to go up and down, but I constrained it to stay in the same place side-to-side. This makes it easy to check the suspension binding and clearances to the frame. If I add a panhard bar to the model, the axle will no longer really be in the same place side-to-side as the suspension cycles. It moves slightly side to side as it goes up and down. In CATIA world, it will freak out and cause problems. I just tried to simplify the model and make it move in 2 dimensions, not 3 so it would be easier. One day I'll try to maybe make it move in 3 dimensions like a real axle would, but at this point I'll cheat and make it easy.
It's funny how the computer will simplify some things, but then make something easy really complicated.
-RC
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Post by MyNameIsMud on Feb 16, 2011 18:55:36 GMT -5
The coil springs sure are ugly in your drawing. Is that the best you can make them look in CATIA? ;D
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Post by rccolacc on Feb 24, 2011 10:14:01 GMT -5
You're ugly.
I've got no updates lately because the Dana 44 is giving me trouble. Every time I think I have all the new parts for the hubs, I go to put it together and I realize I'm missing something or I have the wrong parts to begin with. Eventually I'll have all the bearings (the right ones), seals, and stuff and it'll be complete. The delays of parts gets old. Oh well.
-RC
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