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Watching paint dry... I fitted the spring perches. Artec make ones that sit right on top of the axle tube. This should save me 3/8” in ride height, I want to stay low as possible. I might make some short shackles if it is too tall.
Cherokee shackles are shorter than Comanche shackles
Is that pressure treated lumber on the bed? The chemicals in pressure treated eat steel. I would recommend some thick rubberized tape between wood and steel, and stainless fasteners. Or change the PT out for oak.
It is PT lumber. The bed is sprayed with TSC house brand tractor paint. So far it’s holding up great with no corrosion. You are right though, I had set the boards on the bed before paint it rusted in a matter of days.
And fasteners are SS carriage bolts.
Originally Posted by bad_idea
Is that pressure treated lumber on the bed? The chemicals in pressure treated eat steel. I would recommend some thick rubberized tape between wood and steel, and stainless fasteners. Or change the PT out for oak.
I wasn't paying attention to the dates on these posts and I just assumed this project was finished long ago and I'd eventually get to the end and see your finished product. Part of me is excited I get to actually follow along now instead. Nice work so far!
03-23-2019, 08:51 PM
