I gained 4 inches of ground clearance with about 15 inches of usable travel and the arms are 30 inches long from pivot to stub,,,I think that is about 11 or 12 longer that stock?
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| Author: | Firebug [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Firebug's babychains |
Firebug's babychains as of 2-23-08 |
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| Author: | harleyhunter05 [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:06 pm ] |
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how much extra travel and ground clearence are you gaining bug---looks good |
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| Author: | Stevo [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:09 pm ] |
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Whats the overall lenth of the arms? stub to pivit. |
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| Author: | Firebug [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:24 pm ] |
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I gained 4 inches of ground clearance with about 15 inches of usable travel and the arms are 30 inches long from pivot to stub,,,I think that is about 11 or 12 longer that stock?
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| Author: | rockrockets1 [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:42 pm ] |
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WOW |
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| Author: | fortydegnorth [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:50 pm ] |
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Looks good! I always wondered if anyone put the drive axle from the transmission to somewhere in the middle of the trailing arm. I have considered how I could modify in the future to be a chaindrive and this would be a good answer. With some type 4 or 930 cv's being that close to the pivot point of the trailing arm you could get some serious travel if you wanted. When is the a-arm front coming? Now you'll want more on the front side to match the back. It's always something!! |
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| Author: | D. Marks [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:23 pm ] |
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It looks good Bug. Can't wait for a trail report. |
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| Author: | Firebug [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:22 pm ] |
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Hey forty, recongize that 6 rib?, the a-arms are in the future but not too near.I'm fairly nervous about the trail trial. I will probably baby it for a while. Or maybe not 
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| Author: | fortydegnorth [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:35 am ] |
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I'm just glad it made it to a good home. Maybe it will get some real use now! |
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| Author: | purplerail [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:03 am ] |
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i like it nice and neat |
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| Author: | The Wild Kids [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:26 am ] |
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Good start you have there firebug. Will you have to recalculate your shock mounting point or leave it where it is? Can't wait to see it when your done. The Wild Kids |
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| Author: | Firebug [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:01 am ] |
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I'm gonna try to leave the top shock mount alone and hope the limiting strap dictates the bottom mount. Depends then if the shock dont compress too much at full compression. The bags serve as a bump stop and limit at full compression. 
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| Author: | jim [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:00 am ] |
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Nice work! Where did you buy your chain and sprockets? Are you adjusting the chains with an idler? |
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| Author: | Firebug [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:14 am ] |
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Sprockets came from online,,,Service (correction Surplus ) Center,,,the trailing sprocket is mounted on a sliding carrier for adjustment... Remember this is a prototype and WILL have issues. The next set will have many improvements,,including being built from Chromoly. |
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| Author: | Baddvw [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:02 pm ] |
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That is some very neat craftmanship!! Keep up with the good work! Hope everything works out good. Well anyways, I guess I will still just stick to my old setup I have now, maybe later I will try building something like it 
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| Author: | toradi [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:22 pm ] |
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Its looking good firebug are the front & rear sprockets the same size. |
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| Author: | alan0043 [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:51 pm ] |
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Hi firebug, Nice idea, thats nice and simple but clever. I tried to Google Service Center, but no luck in finding sprockets. I need help with the search. Is there something else that I need to google besides Service Center ? Thanks for your help, Al |
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| Author: | Baddvw [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:58 pm ] |
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I never use google service, cannot find as much on google, I use Yahoo, it's easier and finds more for you. |
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| Author: | fortydegnorth [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:01 pm ] |
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I don't know about quality but try the local Tractor Supply. They seem to carry a lot of chains and sprockets. Also try www.mcmastercarr.com they have tons of sprockets and chains. |
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| Author: | Firebug [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:11 pm ] |
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Today I got the bags on...wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. |
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| Author: | Firebug [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:23 pm ] |
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Toradi, the front sprocket has 16 teeth and the rear 19 teeth, this puts my 6 rib to about 542. OOps,,,I lied,,,its Surplus Center,,,try this http://www.surpluscenter.com/powerTrans ... powerTrans Here is a site for sprocket dimensions etc. http://www.ablproducts.com/sprockets.htm |
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| Author: | D. Marks [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:44 pm ] |
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Looks good Bug. My nephew Cyle and I put bags on his buggy today. They turned out great. Might be the way to go. Certianly cheaper than my coilovers. |
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| Author: | jesse [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:51 pm ] |
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looks good |
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| Author: | alan0043 [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:51 pm ] |
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Firebug, thanks for the information. It is going to be a big help. Good luck with your build. Nice looking work. Thank you again, Al |
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| Author: | wildpinto [ Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:03 pm ] |
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FIRESLUG,looks cool when you gonna start testing 
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