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02-09-2008 03:49 PM #1
straight axel made of mid 60s twin i-beam?
im crap for funds for a while now, but have plenty of parts laying around to make stuff with so im working on my suspension and im wondering if or how safe it would be if i full penetration welded and braced together a pair of mid 60s twin ibeams to build the solid front axle of my truck.
Engine weight may be a factor since i have a ford 460 and truck 4-speed tranny laying around to go in it.
Im thinking of those since there drum breaks.
if i were to do it ill prolly make a jig of the rear axle to mount the hubs on to make sure its straight and true once its welded together bare ill prolly cut some cromoly tube and add to it for added support and make a cleaner look to it
yes, no, unsafe?Ill take rust any day over that itchy ass fiberglass!
Pride is built, not bought !!
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