disciplerocks's B2 build thread

[86 slo-vo]

auto zoo shackles...25 bucks i think

 

[disciplerocks]

Have them

 

[86 slo-vo]

ahh, couldnt see them in the pic...

its getting pretty high for a b2, i would be looking for some ways to get it closer to the ground and trim the fenders

 

[disciplerocks]

Been thinking about making my own radius arms even though I don't own a welder. Have an idea running through my head that may work, but I would have to use 1/2" steel pipe. Its a little thinner than I would like and I am worried about it's strength on the trail.

Any input/ideas?

 

[railman]

never use "pipe", it is inconsistent in its wall thickness....for any part that could compromise your safety as well as that of others...

plus 1/2" is way too small for the forces that the radius arms go through...

I am sure you could get with Greg and mod some stock radius arms....most get 2" square tubing with a 1/4" wall to use with the stock arms.....

do a search, Plum Crazy has some nice ones he made in his build thread....

l8r, John

 

[disciplerocks]

K thanks. I was really thinking it would be too small. And I asked Greg before and he didn't seem to thrilled about it lol. He said he didn't want to build his own, which is why he bought some. I may be able to do something with some square tubing. I still have my D28 arms that I plan on using.

 

[93 Ohio Ranger]

Thats a sweet b2 man. For a budget build its a nice trail rig.

 

[disciplerocks]

Thanks man. Its getting there. I am going to have to spend some money here soon I'm afraid, but its come a long way with little put into her.

 

[disciplerocks]

Went to the junkyard today and pulled some u-bolt leaf spring plates off a F150 so I can get rid of these Explorer ones with the shock mount on them.

Also seen the truck is still there that I pulled my front axle out of. Lol I almost got that bumper cause its different.

 

[disciplerocks]

And I think I may end up with a set of Stonecrusher radius arm extensions with the heim joints and brackets. All these 12 hour shifts may end up paying for it.

 

[B2Guy]

those things are nice. that business is ran about 5 minutes from me.

 

[dangerranger83]

I have a bumper very simlar to that on my truck. Came with it when my dad got the truck 12 years ago.

 

[B2Guy]

looks like you can cut it right down the middle long ways and make some sliders out of it almost...

 

[disciplerocks]

I need more money, space, and an engine hoist.....

http://evansville.craigslist.org/pts/2020169503.html

 

[B2Guy]

dang. thats a killer find. you need that stuff! i need it after today.