The .45 Express Build

**samram13** · 03-15-2013 03:54 PM

what size are those heims/spacers and the distance between the face's of the spacers? im almost ready to design my front end...

**jersdunz** · 03-16-2013 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by samram13

what size are those heims/spacers and the distance between the face's of the spacers? im almost ready to design my front end...

I am using 3/4" rod ends for the arm-end points and 5/8 for the steering arms.
2" for the 3/4 and 1.5" for the 5/8.

Rod Ends - RuffStuff Specialties

**krey910** · 03-16-2013 03:11 AM

Those plans look sweet, I just don't think you're going to get real far on the dunes with those bald tires...

**jersdunz** · 03-16-2013 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by krey910

Those plans look sweet, I just don't think you're going to get real far on the dunes with those bald tires...

Thats how i did it for years before I learned about the power of selective debt...lol

**jersdunz** · 03-20-2013 07:44 PM

So there were or I guess are still of couple of details I have to Iron out on this buggy. That being said I have a question for all of you. Does this spool assembly look as though it is boxed in enough that there should not be any twisting (torquing) issues.
Let me know what you think. ( Protodie i'd love to hear your thoughts considering your prolly the most experienced here with these )

Just a note for scale. Frame tubes are 1.50, spool plate is all 7 ga (3/16) and that turn buckle is 3/4 unf threads and 1.25 sq stock

**Bullnerd** · 03-20-2013 08:09 PM

Whenever I think of a box that needs to resist twisting,I think of diagnal bracing between mounting/stress points.

**Rat4020** · 03-21-2013 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by jersdunz

I am using 3/4" rod ends for the arm-end points and 5/8 for the steering arms.
2" for the 3/4 and 1.5" for the 5/8.
Rod Ends - RuffStuff Specialties

Jer Thanx for the Rod end link Great $$$

**jersdunz** · 04-02-2013 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by Rat4020

Jer Thanx for the Rod end link Great $$$

those guys build parts for the crawler crowd there parts are sweet and cost effective.
Crawler guys Break everything they get there hands on so if they like them they'll rock on a buggy...lol Pun intended

Updated one of the the reserved posts.

**ProtoDie** · 04-03-2013 02:13 PM

just found this.....been crazy busy and not on here as much right now.
When I get a chance to check out MBN,,,,there are usually 160 or more unread posts.

Looks good,,,,, but IMO: I would add some tabs and slots on the bottom side to help support the center carrier .

The turnbuckles will help take most of the twist load,,,but slots / bolts at the bottom would really help lock it in

hope this helps
Jody