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4runnerchevy
08-12-2008, 04:41 PM
My truck has a little down time while I wait for some DOM for my driveshaft. I decided to redo my tie rod hydro steer mount.


Old welded on mount

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa116/4runnerchevy/Steering/OldHydroMount.jpg


I made this new one while at work.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa116/4runnerchevy/Steering/NewMount1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa116/4runnerchevy/Steering/NewMount2.jpg

Mounted

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa116/4runnerchevy/Steering/NewMount3.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa116/4runnerchevy/Steering/NewMount4.jpg
Ric
08-12-2008, 05:39 PM
woow the new looks SWEET :thumbup: you made that ? I hate this place, all you guys with "skillz" just piss me off :D
4runnerchevy
08-12-2008, 07:06 PM
Its also nice to have a mill, a lathe, and a good welder on hand. Oh yeah and plenty of 308 stock.
Mossyrocks
08-12-2008, 08:20 PM
beautiful, looks familiar... Im sad I cant re-use mine with the new stuff.
corax
08-12-2008, 10:16 PM
definately more bling factor . . . nice job :thumbup:

I tried using the big 'ol Cadillac lathe in the garage at corporate last month, but gave up after everyone told me it hasn't run since '00. I couldn't even get it to turn on . . .
4runnerchevy
08-13-2008, 04:38 AM
beautiful, looks familiar... Im sad I cant re-use mine with the new stuff.


To tell the truth, I was recently in touch with Ballistic in Arizona, and they sell the one I copied. They make the clamp out of cold roll and I wanted stainless. I then made it and welded the tabs on. There has been plenty of talk about this on another site, so I had lots of ideas to work from.



I tried using the big 'ol Cadillac lathe in the garage at corporate last month, but gave up after everyone told me it hasn't run since '00. I couldn't even get it to turn on . . .


Get that lathe runnin cuz there is so much to do and you would be amazed at how much monry you can save. Once apon a time I did tool and die work, and I miss toolin around.
Mossyrocks
08-13-2008, 07:31 AM
Yea, I had seen a few on pirate when I did mine. Thats where I got the idea from. The stainless is a nice touch though.
4runnerchevy
08-14-2008, 08:30 AM
Stainless is nice, I was skeptic cause of work hardening, but for the application I think there will be no problems with 308. If I had a CNC I would pump these guys out for everyone, but manual is just not worth it.