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Nice work dude, to each his own...just like in other things, some people dont like stingers, some do. Some like Toyotas, some like chevys!
With this type of flaming, it makes new yotatechers go to other forums, and its sad because of the wealth of information here. Opinions are like buttholes, everyone has one! But when you are just flaming someone, expecially when you have less than 10 posts, thats just sad. No one thinks your cool because you are talking crap over the internet, now some of the info was helpfull, but some of it was just mean...I mean, I wish I had access to a welder, or new how to weld. This kid is lucky...(like im that much older :hillbill:) Now I do agree about the shock mounts, what happened to the originals anyway? |
Originally Posted by Mic09dcsm
(Post 51091168)
Ok, I can listen to advice, I'm not deaf. It's just that people underestimate this work. Not saying I'm great, but they have plenty of support, the shocks that is.
And he said to listen to the "experienced builders", he is just saying he thinks they're dangerous, not necessarily that he can cite anything other than my age. So do your own engineering and make sure you defy any suggestions from others who obviously have none of the worldly experience you have and hopefully you don't create a victim from your engineering. nuff said here |
Originally Posted by 1989toy4wd
(Post 51091172)
Nice work dude, to each his own...just like in other things, some people dont like stingers, some do. Some like Toyotas, some like chevys!
With this type of flaming, it makes new yotatechers go to other forums, and its sad because of the wealth of information here. Opinions are like buttholes, everyone has one! But when you are just flaming someone, expecially when you have less than 10 posts, thats just sad. No one thinks your cool because you are talking crap over the internet, now some of the info was helpfull, but some of it was just mean...I mean, I wish I had access to a welder, or new how to weld. This kid is lucky...(like im that much older :hillbill:) Now I do agree about the shock mounts, what happened to the originals anyway? |
i agree with everthing puulboy said so far.. and besides that i think alot of people think that because they have a welder and can "weld" that makes them a welder.. same with people who assume that because they can turn a wrench that means they are a mechanic ( refering to the fly by night shops that do nothing but screw things up worse then they were).. please dont take these comments as a flame.. what im saying is maybe it would be a good idea to grab some scrap metal and do some practicing. practice different joints like a butt-weld, plug weld, lap weld, ect... then try them vertically and then overhead. i did this non-stop when i was in highschool and i now consider my self a decent welder and can pretty well hang with the fabricators at my work. it just takes practice.
on another note im just curious about the way your shocks are mounted, are thoes the shocks you plan on running for good? from what it looks like to me their stoke may max out before you suspension can really droop. As i said this is from what it looks like to me. I cant really tell in the pictures to well. If they do max out it can and will damage the shock (end result is failure) not to mention possibly break the mount loose. |
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you said I was ignorant and arrogant when you said "I can see where you mind is at..I was 18 long ago and knew everything till I didn't" And if you meant nothing against my age then there was no reason to refer to this in your post.
You again put words in my mouth Good luck ohh wise one I give up trying to help |
Ok everyone lets calm down a little here, no need to slag each other...
I will preface my comment here with the statement that I have very little welding experience but mic09 your welds do look a little slag-ish to me... not saying they're not strong just slag-ish but then I am very picky about fit and finish and like everything "just so"...[which is why I have'nt started welding on my own truck, I'm not good enough yet lol] ... the upper shock mount does look a little weak in the pic but maybe it is more robust then it appears... Cudos to you though for having the courage to post pics of your work for all to comment on... I would not take anything personal feedback is how we get better... |
Originally Posted by Red3.slow
(Post 51023760)
Well, in his defence the bumper is still in progress. so lets just ease up and see what happens. I give him credit for attempting his own work.
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"oh im just in high school" an " uh this stuff is hard" isnt an excuse. Im in high school to an if your weld beads came out of my gun id cry. first thing you need to do is pick up some perfectionist qualities (best things in life are free). Grind the f out of that bumper i can see welds through that line x or hurculiner or what ever that is. Chepo PIPE bender an a restart wouldn't hurt either
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awesome tire chioce though
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Originally Posted by puulboy
(Post 51091177)
If you are referring to me you should go back and read my original post. No flame at all. Just because I don't have 700 plus post on this forum like you doesn't mean I cannot offer constructive suggestions to someone I was actually sticking up for. Post count doesn't count for anything other than the ability to type and click.
I think we all need a :grouphug: |
Originally Posted by 1989toy4wd
(Post 51092021)
No, not to you specifically...I meant in general, you are an exception, just a lot of the time, people get on the website knowing nothing...and thats what I was talking about!!
I think we all need a :grouphug: Glad you brought that to my attention. One of my concern is with the fact that the welder he is using does not have the capacity for structural welding. We all know welding is not about just adding some steel like glue, its about fusing the 2 parts together with the proper penetration and the rod just acts like a filler to add between the fused metal. There are ways to make a welder exceed its capabilities , but that takes experience. I had a 135 mig 110 volt that worked fine for smaller thinner projects. When I decided to weld a new axle on one of my work trailers, I promptly advertised my 135 on craigslist and sold it for $375.00 then found another 180 welder 220 volt on craigslist and only paid 25 bucks more for it so I could do more structural welding. I would not have put that axle on with my 135 Again not enough penetration for the abuse vehicles go through. I am average at best in my welding, but now that I have a more versatile machine I will practice and get better. When I have a project that requires more intense welding I refer to my buddy Jon who is building his rock crawler. Thats why I joined this discussion thanks Don |
Good on ya for havin a go at doin it yourself.
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A+ in the effort department, but being a fabricator and welder myself, that shock setup is a hazard to you and others around you, what may seem strong sitting on flat ground can easily change during wheelin. For example did u bevel any of the joints to help acheive better penetration while welding? its the small simple things that will fail first, not trying to give you a hard time just some things to try in the future, the last thing u want is something to break and have a serious problem because u didnt know how to weld correctly. Welding is a skill, yes anyone can burtcher there way through a project that has little welding exprence but it takes a true fabricator to build something that is designed correctly and can function as you intened it. In all honesty i would not hold out much hope for thoses welds to last.
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I just read this entire thread and this build is a perfect example of why I tell my wife to steer clear of modified trucks on the highway.
I'll give you an "A" for effort but in the immortal words of Dirty Harry "a man's gotta know his limitations". lol! |
Originally Posted by neoworm0
(Post 51093978)
I'll give you an "A" for effort but in the immortal words of Dirty Harry "a man's gotta know his limitations". lol!
A moment of Zen "It is only by trying to exceed our limitations that we find out just what they are." |
It's best to practice new skills before applying them to real world sitiuations.
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