Finaly pulled my finger out and finished the brackets for the rear suspension. Wasn't happy with the standard brackets as they were so
unsupported, even with a brace at the back. This is probably massive overkill, and it's certainly not the most lightweight solution but it
should be robust.
Rear suspension bracket.
Rear suspension bracket outside chassis
Rear suspension bracket inside chassis
Need to turn up some spacers to centralise the rod ends and get everything welded etc. I think the holes give enough articulation, but will check
when shocks are mounted . Hopefully have it on it's wheels this weekend and then I can sort the engine mounts out. More progress today than in
the last 2 years I think LOL.
What thickness box have you used? Can't help thinking it looks a lot like 1.6mm. I'm not expert but i'd worry about the strength if it is.
It's 50mm x 50mm x 3mm RHS. Bloody hard work to saw...
[Edited on 20/4/06 by MikeRJ]
Are you going to powder coat the chassis? Otherwise I would worry about getting enough paint in there to prevent rust forming.
With regard to cutting 3 mm, have you tried a 1 mm cutting disc in a small angle grinder? I do almost everything with them.
Cheers
Fred W B
Probably not going to powder coat, unless it's cheaper than I think it is...
I have left the bottom of the box open to allow any water to drain out, and I will thoroughly waxoyl inside the box section to prevent rust. I have
rubber boots for the rod ends, but am considering fitting some boots around the holes to limit water/dirt ingress which would make it much better than
the book design in that respect.
I hace use the 1mm discs for a lot of stuff and they are excellent, but they are no good for making short/intricate cuts.
[Edited on 20/4/06 by MikeRJ]
How many washers are ypu going to lose down there when you're spacing rose joints? 
Marcus
Going to turn up some solid spacers, can't be arsed fiddling with hand fulls of washers!
[Edited on 20/4/06 by MikeRJ]
looks like a good bit of fabrication to me.
One question though - How will your panelling/bodywork fit around the extra width of the bracket? Or will it be concealed behind the rear arches?
Nick
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Originally posted by nick205
Or will it be concealed behind the rear arches?
Nick