When I built the front arms, I stretched the wheel base about 3 inches in the front.then went outside for the track bar mount.it was the only way to get the geometry perfect for the otk steering without any bump. But with this bracket here,and the stretched front end,a have no ,front sway bar.all this is the build to tons later.

 

Thanks brother, that was the same thoughts I was working on, and your pics confirm what I was picturing in my head.

Moving the axle forward also better aligns the springs too, which it looks like in your pics. My last rig I built a 3-link for and had clearance issues with the extended bumpstops and the axle in the stock location.

How much clearance is there between your track bar and pitman arm? Or are they not in the same plane? I'm not near my rig, just thinking out loud.

 

with the steering straight(point when they would be the closest) there is still about 4" of clearance. they are also in the same plane as well.

with the axle pushed forward, it centered the springs well, aslo centers a 35 well in the wheel wheel, and give clearance for the 35's at full lock.

in hind sight, i would have went a little more and trimmed the battery box.

 

Great build man, I LOVE the rear bumper/tire/can carrier, best looking one by far.

 

I really like what you've done so far that headliner is kicka$$! Your rear swing setup is nice to way to use the noggin!

 

Thanks, sometimes when you try something different your not sure how out will be recieved.glad you like it.working on the front bumper and tube front fenders, will post up some pics soon.

 

Did you ever make a write up on your tube bender?

 

na, no one really seemed to interested in building a cheap hyd home build bender.

 

Hows the progress coming along?

 

I do I do! If it doesn't take too long you should... Ha ha I'd thought I'd ask

 

Slow, but I end my unemployment vacation of almost 4 months in Jan.get caught up some bills..then hopefully get this turd finished.

 

I may put something together, got to year it down and paint it next well..so I may do a detailed write up.if I do..I will post up a link and on ya.

 

Cleaned up!

 

Sounds good. Thanks man

 

Damn bro didn't realize that but glad to hear it is working itself out. Merry Christmas to you and yours