jasinuk
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 posted on 2/8/02 at 05:42 PM |
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suspension brackets
any 1 got any measurements for the brackets, having a few problems book not very clear, (measurements for the steel former would be grate, tryin to
make them myself first (i know its easy 2 buy)
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 2/8/02 at 06:51 PM |
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I tried for a long time to make them,then i gave up and bought them,first sensible thing i have ever done in my life! 
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JohnFol
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| posted on 2/8/02 at 07:03 PM |
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If you really want to make them yourself, consider getting some 2" tubular steel. Drill the holes and then cut off the 4th side.
Also, for the trailing arms, make the front part out of a single piece rather than 2 that need to be placed vertically above each other.
1 last thing. Get your bushes first. Book is based on a set that you might not be able to get!
I'd go along with the other advice and buy.
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interestedparty
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| posted on 2/8/02 at 08:36 PM |
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Buy them, life's too short to mess about like that.
John
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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merlin
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 posted on 2/8/02 at 09:59 PM |
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got to agree there! buy them, you know it makes sense!! I can do you a good deal 
shit happens! (but why always to me!!)
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scutter
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| posted on 2/8/02 at 10:36 PM |
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must recommend Merlins work, top notch and nicely priced.
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lamhotung
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 12:32 AM |
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merlin!!
do you take order from outside of UK????
kind regard
TT
(bend my tube today,i am sooooo happy~!!)
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lamhotung
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 12:33 AM |
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merlin!!
do you take order from outside of UK????
kind regard
TT
(bend my tube today,i am sooooo happy~!!)
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merlin
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 05:40 AM |
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I'll sell to anyone wanting to part with their dosh! I will have to look into postage costs though, where are you??
shit happens! (but why always to me!!)
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Jasper
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 12:28 PM |
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Have to say Merlin's work is top-noch, it really isn't worth making them. Tried and then bought my bushes and realised they wouldn't fit!
But like others have said get your bushes first, as I've now got to drill out my 8mm holes to 12mm to take the MK bushes, and they will also
determine what wishbone end tubes you use, eh Merlin!!
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merlin
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 12:43 PM |
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Definately! The brackets from stock are 'by the book' - if you want anything different you must give me details, they are no more expensive but you
don't want to have to drill out holes or grind pivot tubes!! 
shit happens! (but why always to me!!)
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jasinuk
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 02:12 PM |
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merlin, whats a good price? , im trying really hard 2 keep prices down,
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jasinuk
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 03:04 PM |
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thx every1 for your help i probably use the 2inch, unless merlin does a super super deal
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chrisg
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 05:33 PM |
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If you're making your own brackets, check out this link:-
http://members.fortunecity.com/locost7/photo5.htm
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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jasinuk
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 05:56 PM |
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thx 4 the link chris, useful
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interestedparty
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| posted on 3/8/02 at 06:08 PM |
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I reckon it would be cheaper, quicker and more cost effective for anybody who was that strapped for cash that they had to make their own suspension
brackets by cutting the 4th side out of a piece of box to take a job as a paperboy until the cost of buying a set from Merlin had been covered.
John
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ChrisW
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| posted on 4/8/02 at 02:11 PM |
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quote:
..take a job as a paperboy until the cost of buying a set from Merlin had been covered
Just another nod of agreement. If you buy only one thing pre-made for the car I'd say go for the brackets. Can't imagine having to make them
myself by hand.... arghh!!
Chris
My gaff my rules
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JohnFol
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| posted on 4/8/02 at 05:05 PM |
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John, I picked up a set from Merlin on Saturday morning. I actually had enough tubular steel (2") to make them so cost would be zero however. . .
they are the exact size to match the RH supplied bush set
I know they are going to be 100% square
I know the holes are going to be opposite each other . . .
. . and he has done a very neat job, far better looking than I could ever do. 
I'll let him give prices as my box of bits included some axle brackets.
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Marcus
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| posted on 6/8/02 at 08:10 PM |
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First car, we bought the brackets in. Second car I made them. Don't bother with square section tube and cut one side off, you can buy 40mm wide strip
from stockholders very cheaply. Simple steel block to hammer it around and you're done. Oh and a pillar drill helps get the holes parallel.
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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