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Wishbone Jigs
James - 17/10/02 at 11:14 AM

Hey Folks,

Is there a better way of making wishbone jigs than that shown in The Book?

All info greatfully recieved,

Thanks,
James

Nick Davison - 17/10/02 at 06:32 PM

I have no idea! but I do have a set suitable for cortina hubs for sale, they are chrome plated if you are interested.
Nick

Alan B - 19/10/02 at 10:48 PM

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Originally posted by James
Hey Folks,

Is there a better way of making wishbone jigs than that shown in The Book?

All info greatfully recieved,

Thanks,
James


James, yes there are much better ways!
I'll elaborate later! Remind me If I forget

Alan B - 19/10/02 at 11:55 PM

OK, the biggest problem I see is locating the inside bushes. You would be better using a couple of extra std. suspension brackets welded to a plate with a long rod through the holes to line it all up and on the right centres. (In other words duplicating part of the frame)

You will then need to make 4 stepped plugs that a)fit in the tubes, b)have a small flange to make up the gap in the bracket, and c)have a hole through to match the brackets.

The rest can be pretty similar to the book, but this way will line up your bushes well.

The downside of course is that it's more work, but it's pretty much what did and the parts went together very easily.

James - 20/10/02 at 02:05 PM

Alan,
Hmmm, good idea about using the suspension brackets. I was thinking of doing an equivalent with wood originally but I guess metal would be better. I'll give that a go today.

Nick,
Thanks for the offer- I'd take you up on it but I've got to custom design my wishbones to fit my chassis design. Chrome ones would be nice.

Cheers,

James

bass - 20/10/02 at 07:19 PM

make the bottom w/bones first, leave the steel tube you are using for bushes in one piece(343mm long) weld up and cut center piece after welding. the tube you cut out will fit in top w/bone