jarod_web Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Just thought id throw these out there to see the input I get.... The start http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/astaindsoul5446/20100828194113.jpg About mid way ( no gusseting) http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/astaindsoul5446/20100829115308.jpg Nearing completion http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/astaindsoul5446/20100829143502.jpg Tube is .120 wall dom carbon steel. Trying to find a good connection on some 4130 chromemoly which is turning out to be rather difficult by me in new york. Also debating on make a prototype out of aluminum. I'm a Boilermaker/ welder by profession and this is what I do for fun . Thanks guys have a good one, any input is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1JUANstunna Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Looks like it weighs a ton! This is only your 4th post, I'm sure some people are going to be on you like a dirty shirt. Word to the wise, don't try to build and sell stuff on here with so little posts. JMHO. Welds look good, but for a drag swinger I think you need a few less gussets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennieben1 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 i think it looks cool buddy. i respect people that can make their own stuff. it looks strong. good job man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarod_web Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 i think it looks cool buddy. i respect people that can make their own stuff. it looks strong. good job man I'm not trying to sell anything... Its just a prototype I built for me and my buddy who drag. Thats a plus 6 and his is a plus 4. As for weight. its 1.9 pounds lighter then a stocker, and 2.3 pounds lighter than a squared tube drag swinger that i bought off ebay 8 years ago . I've been on here for a while, just never posted. As for the gussets, they added maybe...... .5 lbs its 18 gauge 1X1 welded seam tube. The main tubes are .095 wall 1 1/4 tube. Bennie thanks for the compliment. I like fabricating, im a boilermaker by profession and fabricate on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Looks good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytech Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 looks good I wish I could weld that good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIB86 Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 hey make me one need one lol ! nahh it looks good! what ever its ligther and looks better and its longer than stock its a plus ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 It looks good, but did you make it for a stock axle carrier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasJeff Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 it definately looks better than anything i could ever build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarod_web Posted September 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 it definately looks better than anything i could ever build. Yes it is for the stock carrier, its what I have for a carrier at the moment. When the time comes ill build a offset style arm. The linkage mount is there now, it wasn't quite done in the last pic. And I'm waiting on my machinist to get me the pivot tube back so I can weld that all on. Working on getting a lathe myself, cnc lathe actually. Its actually built for a linkage suspension. Try her and see what she does. By the way its all tig welded (tmaw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtazam Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 I say congratulations on your efforts. A few ounces of extra gussets isn't going to amount to anything at the finish line. Don't do it and have an arm break, then you have problems. (Usually it's you that gets the brunt of the blow.) I look forward to seeing the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarod_web Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/astaindsoul5446/20100906172336.jpg on..... http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/astaindsoul5446/20100906172323.jpg. don't mind the wheeler. She is work ib progress. Poor girks had a hard life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 not bad. you desperately need to slack that chain, though. and, you can get nice pivot tubes from stellar (site sponsor) around $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarod_web Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) not bad. you desperately need to slack that chain, though. and, you can get nice pivot tubes from stellar (site sponsor) around $20 My machinist did it for 10 a tube. Did a nice job can't complain he treats me good. I'm working on getting my lathe right now . The chain is. Snug when its up but when your riding it and its compressed it loosens up. I just ordered a chain slider for it yesterday too. The swinger is simple and to the point. Don't need nothing fancy to drag with. Edited September 7, 2010 by jarod_web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasJeff Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 you could use a new cover on that seat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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