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Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by linked2002, Aug 19, 2011.

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  1. Dec 1, 2012 at 6:34 AM
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    its hard to explain. When working with steel you can actually see colors, so red hot actually looks red and so on.
     
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  2. Dec 1, 2012 at 7:03 AM
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    I would Agree with Steve o on that one! The gold lenses are rad. Also if your into auto dark and you can find the Autos that shift blue instead of green, I find those leave my eyes feeling better at the end of a day of welding, but they tend to be harder to find now adays and I cannot for the life of me understand why.
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2012 at 7:09 AM
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    OK. Makes sense. Thanks!
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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  5. Dec 1, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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    Cool. Thanks!

    One thing about auto darkening that I should mention is to be sure and turn it on before you start welding OR you're gonna get flashed :eek:
     
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  6. Dec 2, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    I'm going to be fabricating my rear lt (2005 Taco) in the next few weeks..

    I've got a 50t leaf pack, TC spring plates..and thats about it..

    Just need confirmations of dimensions on the following:

    1. Spring perch width
    2. U-bolt dimensions
    3. Bushed DOM sleeve width

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2012 at 8:42 AM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    1) Same as spring pack, 2.5"
    2) I'd recommend 5/8" thick. You need bolts that fit a 3" axle tube. IIRC you need 9" long and just cut off the excess. I like these because they are coated and don't rust (the bolts will tho so spray those after you are done): http://www.polyperformance.com/shop...le-HD-E-Coated-5-8-18-UNF-U-Bolt-p-29874.html
    3) 3". Spring pack + bushing ends. 2.5+0.25+0.25 = 3"
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2012 at 3:29 PM
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    Thank you much!!
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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    This is a great thread. I have really enjoyed reading the first 20 pages. Definitely going to be doing a lot of the fabrication myself. i have welding experience from working on ships and having to machine and fix parts when something broke.

    The plan for my rig is to make it a LT rig, as well as, my main mode of transportation. I agree with linked2002. As a project manager, it is very important to plan your projects to control the cost. As a PM i constantly plan, brain storm and talk with people to make sure I'm taking the right path.
     
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  10. Dec 15, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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    Looking forward to seeing your project, if you plan on building the any suspension yourself I highly recommend reading Carroll Smith's book Engineered To Win. It will help you grasp the complexities of suspension design
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2012 at 5:36 AM
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    Thanks. I'll check that out. Not to late to add that to my christmas list.
     
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    Been a few months since I picked up my welder so I decided to play with it a little bit. Not too bad for cold shaky hands

    [​IMG]
     
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    Makes mine look like complete shit haha :anonymous:
     
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