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Frame Modifications

1. New axle... ... 4. The other... 5. Grinding... 6. Bump-stop... 7. Planning... 8. The first... 9. Rough cutouts 10. Cutting the... ... 36. IMG_0095.JPG

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Planning the Suspension

Before I can start the major modifications, I need a design. And before I can draw a design, I need to know exactly where the front 4-link suspension mount goes with respect to the frame. Time for lots of measuring and tracing.

Date: 02/17/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Size: 19 items
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The perfect material
 
 

The perfect material

Erik found the ideal surface on which to do the layout drawing...

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The first cuts
 
 

The first cuts

Using a jigsaw I cut a notch for the axle, and cut the board shorter to make it easier to work with

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The board in place
 
 

The board in place

The board is in place against the axle, so I'm ready to trace the axle suspension mount...

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Tracing the link mount
 
 

Tracing the link mount

I basically eyeball the link mount, and trace around it.

Date: 02/17/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 119
I suppose that looks right...?
 
 

I suppose that looks right...?

There's the tracing, but I don't really like that I had to guess its position

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Positioning the axle
 
 

Positioning the axle

The next thing to draw is the frame with respect to the axle...

Date: 02/17/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 146
Tracing the frame
 
 

Tracing the frame

I move the board to the other side and trace the frame

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The tracings so far
 
 

The tracings so far

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Parts in place
 
 

Parts in place

I put the parts in place, but I realize that I'm going to have to be a lot more precise about it...

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