"Half an inch off" (budget) rockwell build

Eddyj · Nov 8, 2015

And........ I ran out of welding gas Saturday morning.

ranger11 · Nov 8, 2015

Re: Re: "Half an inch off" (budget) rockwell build

Eddyj said:
And........ I ran out of welding gas Saturday morning.

I picked up another tank for that reason. I always run out when the store is closed.

Eddyj · Nov 10, 2015

I would like to publicly apologize to rocfun for my welds on this beautiful chassis he bent up for me. :****: He did the fabbering and I did the weldering.
Chassis is welded up. Limit straps are moched up. Trans cross bar was raised for smooth belly.

I've got to tweak the steering ram a little or buy a decent ram, mount seat belts, secure plumbing, make the wiring look like a drunk monkey didn't do it, and get the tires to hold air more than an hour.
I'll post up some pics tomorrow.

tommy450r · Nov 10, 2015

Everyone hates it including myself but slime works on leaky beadlocks and old super swampers. I have used it in 3 different sets of wheels an tires with great luck. The only bad part is it's messy when u gotta break a tire down.

Eddyj · Nov 10, 2015

Last set I used silicone. I might try slime this time.

Eddyj · Nov 11, 2015

Knock out a couple of things that I've been worried about.
Got the seats mounted and five point harness done.
Shock mounts on front axle are slightly under built, so I added an additional brace and tied limit strap into the mount.

Eddyj · Nov 11, 2015

Did upper limit strap mounts. Found a BTF shock tab that worked perfect. I may add a second and mount it double shear. What do you guys think?

Eddyj · Nov 11, 2015

Had my first cut off wheel come apart on me tonight. That's a life changing experience! Luckily I had on my welding gloves, still hurt like hell.

FlatlandFSJ · Nov 11, 2015

Eddyj said:
Did upper limit strap mounts. Found a BTF shock tab that worked perfect. I may add a second and mount it double shear. What do you guys think?

Build is looking good man

I'd go ahead and double shear it, no need to worry about it ripping out and messing up a coilover.

I haven't had one of the 4.5" wheels blow up yet. I spun one of the 7" wheels a little to fast on the air grinder once and it shattered, it was sketchy to say the least.

ftoy516 · Nov 11, 2015

get the "Pearl" cut off wheels and never look back....you will throw rocks at other grinding wheels!

and i love the re-design by the way...it looks mean and totally changed the look of your rig. someone is a mad man with a tube bender!

Eddyj · Nov 12, 2015

I'll check out the pearls.

Yeah rocfun did an awesome job with the bender. Not only did it change the look but also the drivetrain mounts, seats mounts, and chassis all got some much needed attention. I gave him zero instructions on what I wanted as far as looks. Just showed him a couple pics of other rigs and told him NOT to make mine look like "rednecklights" I definately don't want to be mistaken for him out on the trail. I've been over the 100+ notches and welded everyone (I think) there was no gaps that couldn't be filled with two passes of the welder. The very few that I seen were not more than 1/8. After reading all the threads of people not getting what they wanted from a builder, I am extremely happy with mine.

Eddyj · Nov 12, 2015

Took her for a test drive looks like I'm headed to choc for Friday and maybe sat morning. :****:

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Eddyj · Nov 12, 2015

:Joc:

Beerj · Nov 12, 2015

Awesome man. Glad to see you made it to the end. You've gotta be excited.

Eddyj · Nov 13, 2015

2 or 3 hundred zip ties and it will be ready to ride.

tommy450r · Nov 13, 2015

Man your buggy turned out nice!!

Eddyj · Nov 13, 2015

I don't want to hear anyone bitchin about their garage. I built this in an abandon barn with no door and one outlet. The only month I work on it is in the winter, a lot of cold nights.

Eddyj · Nov 13, 2015

I got no lights, no winch, no body panels, overspray everywhere, the wrong springs, wire nuts, leaking fluid, no exhaust, 3/4 inch radiator hose, half a clutch, wrong air filter, nylon brake lines on this buggy, BUT my ass is going wheeling this week!!! :woot: