rear shock mount project

[Airwolf]

Here are a few pics of a shock mount in progress
still need to finish it up, so additional pics to follow.


EDIT: how do I make the pictures show up in the thread, reather than show a link?

Thanks
Aaron

[zapster]

When posting there is a paperclip at the top of the page..
Click on that and then you will be able to manage your attachments...

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[zapster]

Oh Yeah..
Looking good..

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[tapwelder]

Looks good

Is that tig or O/A. I would assume TIG, however looks like a lot of heat was applied.

[ZTFab]

I like the design Aaron.

What are you building?

...and I took care of attaching the pics for you.

- Paul

[Airwolf]

Thanks for the help with the pics.

welds are TIG

75 amps,
gas lens, 3/32 tungston (2%) red

Oh, and this is the rear shock mount for an off road car/UTV class buggy.

[spiral-cut-bevel]

looks good. what did you use for the dimples around the holes ?

[MicroZone]

It is a press punch piece. There is a exact name for it as I had asked ZT the same exact questions before.

[Airwolf]

Flared hole die or Dimple Die- Mine are made by "Light Racing"

you pre-cut your hole. i.e. hole saw, water/plasma, then use a shop press to flare the holes.

[spiral-cut-bevel]

Originally Posted by Airwolf

Flared hole die or Dimple Die- Mine are made by "Light Racing"

you pre-cut your hole. i.e. hole saw, water/plasma, then use a shop press to flare the holes.
Attachment 8127

I figured it was something of that nature.. ..I've looked into dimpling sets and they run a hefty buck for hardened dies. They do produce nice results

[Airwolf]

Gusset/spacers added, shock mount finished!

[MicroZone]

Looks good, can we see a pic of the entire buggy/project?

[ZTFab]

Looks good Aaron.

Are you gonna be racing this (I ASSume it's a Rhino)?

What sanction?

- Paul

[Airwolf]

Sorry for the delay in response. I guess you could say it is kind of a "Rhino"..

Anyway, still lots of mock up parts, but getting close.
I have lots of photos of this build, but have been so busy I have not uploaded most of them.

[Flux]

That thing is sick man!!! Nice work!

[ThunderRobo]

WHOW!! Thats CRAZY!

[zapster]

Very cool!!

I want a ride!!

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[MicroZone]

Airwolf - very nice, now I gotta add that to my project list - thanks!

[Airwolf]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I hope to make a test drive soon.

ZTFab- sorry I didn't answer your question re race class. I was hoping to run in the "UTV" class but since this is a complete tube buggy (as of yet no exeptions for non oem chassis), I may have to run with the class 9 guys. That means all out LS1's and such.

If so, I will just reinforce the rear bumper a little and hold on extra tight

[ZTFab]

Class 9 with an LS1?

In what sanction? In BITD, SCORE, etc. class 9 is a 1600cc VW powered class with a swing axle trans and very limited travel.



The work looks good. It should be a fun little ride.

- Paul

[Diehard]

gonna be a nice ride. when you get done with that, ill let you do my mule!!!

[David R]

What a machine. Professional job.

David

[spiral-cut-bevel]

Very nice ! I can appreciate that work