TPIWWP! :D


Jeff-

I have no idea what that means!!! Apparently firemen spend a little time online at the firehouse!

Jason

Something I picked up from those smartasses over at the Audiworld forums....
This Post Is Worthless Without Pics.

Getting Close
 

Man, some people on here are SO demanding! ;) Here you go, just so its worth while to look at this thread!

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Ride Height

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Full Bump, looks kinda mean I think!

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Note cutout for tie rod. It may have to be enlarged slightly, but this is the only major modification to the body, one of my primary goals in this endeavor

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Fills in the 2" wider fenders quite fully. I may still need to widen the top of the fender to allow decent steering in bump. I've already completely removed the stock-style lip on the edge of the fender, but it still binds when turning sharply in a bump position. Clears with room to spare currently at ride height.

Getting Close 4
 

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Sweet!
Folks gonna be driving you crazy wanting this! But the part where it aint cheap will thin out the tire kickers. I would love to see this under my bus! I just haven't figured out how to reverse the rack and pinion.


Jeff-

I'm thinking you could do a chain drive maybe.....? :laugh:

Jason

Have'nt stopped in for a long time..
Your progress is lookin good..
how is testing?
Overall MAD PROPS.. Great Work
Troy

YEAH! Then with different sprockets I could get the ratio down to one turn, lock to lock. I LIKE IT! Just like a go cart! :D

Really looks awsome Jason,
I think you got the geometry right. A suggestion for steering might be to consider a draglink setup. So you could use either a stock steering box or a forward steer unit. I guess the only problem with my suggestion would be building your own spindles. More money, Oh well :rolleyes: that's wheels...
Good job...
Pete

Hey Pete,

If you take a look, you'll see the rack is already in place. The whole suspension was designed around it. All that is left is to get another tie rod, thread both of them, and shorten them and then hook up the steering wheel. Thanks for the props!

Jason

OMG Dude!!! I need to change my pants! So awsome to see this project go from dream to reality!!!!


You got some talent and vision man!! Keep it up!

Double Adjustable QA1s are in.

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