Brian's '96

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Re: Brian's '96

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It looks like a$$ Brian, I'd gladly take it off your hands.
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Re: Brian's '96

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Yikes as usual your work is awesome! Keep it going...
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Re: Brian's '96

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What material did you use for you tie rods?
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yikes wrote:
Silverslk wrote:DAMN Brian, looks good. What don't you like about it?

And to think, I'm happy just painting my front bumper. hahaha
Thanks Andy! I just don't like the 22ish degree bend on the passenger link. I've seen it many times on different rigs, but goes against my way of thinking. Maybe the good side is it will absorb hard impacts and save the sector shaft. Haha!
Hey B,
IMHO I'm with Steve on this... don't over think this. I've seen quite a few swing steering setups and I'm with you and don't like the "excessive" bend needed for clearances but you know, they seem to just flat work! It does go against all common sense to put such a large bend, straight is ALWAYS better, but in these cases, it's just not to be. And again, they work really well. You mentioned yourself...not much toe change... that's what you're trying to achieve... the added stability and reliability you'll get with straighter steering... and from what I've seen, it really looks like you've paid very close attention to the details on strength... so I'd put all the rest of the part back together and go forth and romp that Bronco!
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BajaF250 wrote:It does go against all common sense....
The TTB goes against all common sense!
Sho nuff,
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yikes wrote:Thanks Trevor! Just for you, I'll go snap a picture or two in a couple minutes. It's getting close to completion. Still have re-assembly and final checks to do, but should be done for sure this weekend. Happy father's day to me!
Thank you!
Appreciate it.
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cs_drums wrote:What material did you use for you tie rods?
1 1/2" x .250" DOM.
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Almost finished!!

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That looks amazing Brian.
I'm just here for the views. It helps me feel wanted.
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Re: Brian's '96

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Jaw dropping!
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Brian's '96

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Ugh... I hate this thing... It looks perfect! :D
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Re: Brian's '96

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Are you serious????

WOW!!!
SteveG wrote:The point? It's amazing these front ends go down the road straight in any form! The TTB is brute. A broad sword and not a scalpel. That's why I love it!
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Nice!
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So much Talent and Time
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Re: Brian's '96

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Brian, as usual, you have quietly achieved and shown us your awesomeness :D Your attention to detail is stunning and I look forward to seeing you and the Bronco in action again in Baja :D Well done, Sir!
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AussieRod wrote:Brian, as usual, you have quietly achieved and shown us your awesomeness :D
Brian is the ninja fabricator!
Sho nuff,
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Re: Brian's '96

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SteveG wrote:
AussieRod wrote:Brian, as usual, you have quietly achieved and shown us your awesomeness :D
Brian is the ninja fabricator!
AMEN! Instead of a sword and shuriken, he wields a MIG torch and flap wheel equipped grinder :lol: :lol:
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Re: Brian's '96

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Thanks for the good words
fellas. Would say more but I'm at another graduation. Yayyyy!
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Re: Brian's '96

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Ditto what everyone else said. Super clean. Good work.
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Re: Brian's '96

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What I want to know is how is it so clean?
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