My 40 Dodge Truck Build - Maybe a 41 LOL

[Old Iron]

Right on looks great

[Couper]

Thanks all!

[bob w]

More than enough.

[Couper]

Thanks Bob

[Couper]

I'm going to use a 1.5 x 1.5 x 1/8 x-member for my rear coil over attachments.

I have that 3 link sorta ear on the top of my 8.8 rear. I cut it down but it still sticks up a bit.

That member will be right above the ear but being it's 1.5" I still have the travel I'll need.

My question is I'd like to drill a 9/16th hole in the center on both sides for the top coil over attachments. My plan is to drill the hole, cut the head off the grade 8 bolt, insert the bolt, plug weld it on the back side and then weld the shock side. Being I'll be filling the hole with a solid bolt and welding I figure it'll be as strong as it was....or stronger? Or am I wrong?

I'd be ****ed if after powder coating....or painting it bent.

Thanks guys

[Couper]

I went with my plan above....should be fine. I have the 4 link tabs tacked in. I'll double check everything and I'll weld it all in on Saturday. The bars are slightly angled up and once loaded should be parallel.

Sunday I'm hoping to properly assemble the front end, double check the caster, get the hair pins set up and get the frame off the rack. I'm typing and feel like I might be getting ahead of myself.....LOL

I order this fuel cell today....more than I expected to spend. I'll fit nicely in between the bed rails and the rear coil over x member.

https://aeromotiveinc.com/product/340-15-gallon-tank/

This old man is going to bed early tonight!

Sleep well fella's

[Old Iron]

You're not wrong on the shock application.
The only difference that I do is not weld the bolt on the shock side due to the fact it can cause the bolt to have a tendency to crack from the heat. When you tighten the shock sleeve against the tubing then that's enough to work.

[Couper]

Originally Posted by Old Iron

You're not wrong on the shock application.
The only difference that I do is not weld the bolt on the shock side due to the fact it can cause the bolt to have a tendency to crack from the heat. When you tighten the shock sleeve against the tubing then that's enough to work.

Thanks Bob....so only plug weld the back side? Just making sure I understand.

[Old Iron]

Originally Posted by Couper

Thanks Bob....so only plug weld the back side? Just making sure I understand.

Yes, it makes a stronger setup

[Couper]

Originally Posted by Old Iron

Yes, it makes a stronger setup

Thanks pal....You are da man!