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Posted 7/17/2016 6:57:49 PM |
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So this drops through and then will have a castle nut top and bottom. Thats my next step. Ive been practicing threading on my lathe. Its definitely an art.
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Posted 7/17/2016 7:01:07 PM |
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You'll notice in the above picture my spindle was modified from stock. I wanted to go with the automotive set up so it would have the strength along with pre set mounting brackets for the steering connection and the brake caliper mount. I did find it was taller than it needed to be and although it would fit, I decided to cut off the bottom and weld on my own flat plate. With this I had to drill a new bottom hole which proved to be tricky, but I got it done.
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Posted 7/17/2016 7:03:49 PM |
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So this is the plate and I marked straight down for drilling the hole BUT found out quickly the bit coul dnot go all the way. I had to make another decal with center point and measure carefully and transpose it to the bottom and flip it over to drill. Ta daa!
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Posted 7/17/2016 7:07:33 PM |
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While practicing my threading I also started on the rear axel. Similar to the front, I elected to use an automotive bolt on hub. This is from a C4 generation Corvette. It has an internal 27 spline shaft acceptor. So thanks to eBay, I bought a used half shaft from a C4 Corvette.
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Posted 7/17/2016 7:10:35 PM |
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I cut the "yoke" part of the half shaft off and drilled a hole in the end. My plan is to buy round stock, turn the end down with a nipple on the end of it which will fit into the hole I drilled. This way Im guaranteed to have a true and straight shaft. Drilling on the lathe is so nice for accuarcy. Once together I will weld it and then turn it down smooth.
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Posted 7/17/2016 9:41:30 PM |
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Wow, that's some tricky stuff there.
For my BvS build i am considering trying to put a skidsteer wheel on a ford f150 chassis. Will have to use a tractor hub, but I am not sure if I will need to change the spindle. If I do I will need to find someone to do it for me because I don't have the skill set that you have.
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Posted 7/18/2016 2:38:17 AM |
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That should work. Just make sure it's nice and tight. The smallest amount of movement in the pin will translate to a lot of movement in the wheel.
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Posted 7/18/2016 12:50:12 PM |
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Thanks for the info. I hope it works.
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Posted 7/20/2016 6:36:41 PM |
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Well Sly thanks for the compliment, but I can't take too much credit. I'm learning as I go. Most of it boils down to some basic common sense, trial and error and most importantly the right tools! Most of what I've done so far wouldn't be possible to do on my own. The lathe is an amazing tool!!
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Posted 7/20/2016 6:40:39 PM |
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Brad I agree. In fact I think I'm going to do it again. I turned down the shaft and it fits in but I think I took a thousandth or two too much. It's a good direct fit but not "tight". I bought round stock well over what I need so I think I'm going to make it a bit more snug now while I can. I should have some more pictures soon. Today I started boring out a 5" dia solid slug of aluminum for the rear axel set up. Very tedeaous process!!
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