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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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Homemade 20 ton press to squeeze the tubing to match the height of the uniball cups. Strong stuff! Vice wouldn't move it even after I put a long slice in both sides.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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Testing shock mount locations
 
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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Using a known spring rate to determine corner weight and needed rates. (Dual rate for 10"ers)
 
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Lower shock mount before gusseting
 
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 11:14 AM
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Clearancing the knuckle for ball joint articulation.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Many of these photos are "in process" and do not show all the work, not to mention looking a bit shoddy. This is a high quality hack job!

Loving the questions, comments, and suggestions. Having a ball as well.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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I cringed when I saw what you did to the knuckle... Looks awesome. What plans do you have for the rear?
 
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