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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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So thats it will look like. Drew it all up in solidworks. It'll retain factory mounting and will solve the oil splashing and also be a stronger connection point for the lower control arms for my next "project"
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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ok just got done with the finishing touches. this is prototype 1. hella beefy. fully boxed and tube channeled. welds arent the prettiest because we were running short on time and neighbors dont like grinding and cutting at 3am.











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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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great job! looks good..dont let it rust... grind it and paint it soon my friend!!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Looks great!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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paint it? ewww. this aint so superlift over the counter special lol. all its getting is a clear coat
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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That is some awesome welding work!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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thank you. we were trying to get the tig dialed in so its not as good as it could have been. but now we got the gas right so our aluminum and steel welds looks pretty
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Nice work man! It does look beefy!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Im curious of something...this cross member look really good..but a square tubbing with capped end with 4 holes would do the same job no?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Looks good!
 
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