OverBoosted28

Just about complete. test drive soon then alignment

Mike J

Looks good! you going to use any rubber boots?

OverBoosted28

I hadn't planned on it. I don't drive in poor weather because I hate trying to get all of the road grime out from under the car. The XM rod ends are self sealing and I'm sure they'll last. I don't have to contend with anything near the weather (I am sure) or road conditions that you have to up there.
Take care.

P.S. Make note to self. G



et better tools to cut thick crap!

Started with a new disc, ended the last cut with the sawsall :-(

Essexmetal

Mike, not mentioning impact loads as well as other dynamic loads was purposely left out under the heading " I don't want to turn this into an engineering review". That 5 times safety factor goes away instantly and exponentially when you hit something. My notes are intended for explaining it in the simplest way and most of all not intended to guide anyone to a specific design. As an engineer you know as well as the rest might guess that components like suspension arms require some calculations to assure they are suitable for their intended use. Brake loads and other forces need to be accounted for along with the monster power and sticky tires you guys are all running. Without any factory rubber compliance, rodends also get the full load instantaneously.

My answer was basically a cop out so no one could ever say " he said it would be strong enough". Too much time around lawyers I guess.
Rick

Mike J

Yup, got it Rick! Understand 100%, and a good position to take (and I agree with). If someone uses the info posted, it up to them to assess and take any risks associated.

As per cutting the locking tabs, I have had good luck with using zip blades on a small handheld grinder rather than a Skillsaw - easier to handle and get accurate, and faster spin speed. Cut lots of metal that way. I also have a Plasma cutter, but its a bit of overkill for something that small.

Cheers,

Mike