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OK, By now you guys have figured out I Like to use jigs to keep stuff lined up. Here is my latest one for the A-Arms and probably the one I spent the most time on. I built the jig this morning. Spent a couple of hours to get it right. :toetap05: A word about jigs. I usually make them from...

I already have my shocks as well, but they are CHEAP Chinese mechanical shocks, I will be upgrading once I get this chassis rolling. Have to add a small extension to the upper rail in order to have the tab at the back or attach a tab under the rail about 4 inches in and it would line up in a...

Hey Thanks Wobbly, I needed a good laugh about this whole project and your name change did it. :thumbsup::D:D

Wobbly, I see you don't have your shocks tabs mounted on the frame yet. That's good. Part #MF2.5-90 page 23 is too short. Should be at least 4 inches in order for shock tabs to line up in a straight line. Take a look at my thread and you will what I mean in the pictures. My shock tabs are...

Oh great, I guess I'll be cutting those off and adding 1 3/4 to each side of the bracket. Thanks for confirmation Theo. :cheers2:

You have done extremely well with your budget, the only area I splurged a little was the tires and rims, but only about $200 over a regular set. Estimated cost for my build using recommended parts was $1600 US. I upgraded the engine $200, which required an upgrade in the TC, another $200. I did...

Bill, I wonder if he planned on the shocks to be angled back? take a look at the attached picture of how the rear shock mounts line up. I assumed I had made an error someplace cutting parts after I attached the rear suspension to the main frame. I figured the shocks SHOULD be in a straight line...

The caliper takes 3/8 bolts. The bolts holes are spaced 2 1/4 on center. Distance from center of axle to center of bolt hole is on a 4" arc. This is based on measuring the caliper on the disc with the top of the brake pads lined up with the top of the disc for maximum grab. This is for the BMI...

Wobbly, back to the engine, are you running a sprocket and chain off the reduction unit to the live axle or what's the plan. I should be back to my engine mounts by the middle of this week and you and I have basically the same engine, I'll be using a jackshaft setup with a comet 40 is the only...

What do you mean you got nothing to do. I'd be finishing up all those welds, grinding them back to look nice and clean, then wire bushing or power sanding the whole frame in prep for paint. Nice work, you are going to finish those welds aren't ya? :D

Wobbly, looking really good. :thumbsup: Do I ever wish I had thought of stretching my frame out like yours. :censored: May have to yet. What a difference that stretch makes to the final look. Time to take a day off, relax, have a beer and just admire your progress. :cheers2:

I have the same problem with space Wobbly. I just use a workmate, link below, and I screw small bench sanders, chop saw, tiny spray paint booth, etc on a piece of plywood that I can clamp to the workmate. When not in use, it is stored on shelf in the shop just for that purpose. Save a lot of...

OK, I think I have this whole spindle bracket problem solved. I bolted two that were the closest in measurements together as explained in a previous post. Don't get the big guns out yet Bill, I'm going to the store tomorrow to get a proper 5/8 bolt long enough to accomplish this. The threaded...

Glad to help, I have been on the recieving side most the time, glad I could pass along a a little tidbit. :thumbsup:

Wobbly, I tried using a hacksaw, but I want to finish this project before the snow flies this year. I just scribed a line on the metal using the 22 degree template, then clamped the steel at a comfortable height to stand along side with the angle grinder. Absolutely need a steady pair of hands...

Certainly will. I have talked to BMI several times on the phone about other issues and they have been great, did not mention the spindle bracket issue to them. I figured it would be too expensive to mail them back and the rest of their stock is probably no better as Bill as the same issues with...

Well, I thought I was going to get some welding done today, but it didn't happen. I figured I had about 45 minutes work cleaning up the cuts I had done on the A-Arms. This is a 68 degree angle, so needless to say, I had to do it free hand with a mini grinder. I discovered there are two types of...

I probably should have opted for the yerf-dog swing arm mounts, but as I recall they were $10 apiece as opposed to $3.50 each for the spindle brackets. :furious2: (ya get what ya pay for and I needed 20). I think I have a solution worked out, but won't know till morning till after I try it out...

Sounds good, nice work on the jig. I hate making jigs, but allways glad I did once the're finished. Makes for a nice job in the long run. :thumbsup:

r97, Can't tell from looking at the pictures, but I used the jig to ensure everything was square. I marked a centerline on the plywood, and also on all my metal cross pieces. I also marked a right angle line at all the points where the cross pieces went. I also drew several other offset...