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Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
Senior Member
Username: Gregdavis

Post Number: 1005
Registered: 08-2002
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Well, I couldn't find what I wanted, so I made my own this weekend. It's based off of the SouthDown rear design, but it won't fit a front axle because of the tie rod and because the pinion is offset to the other side. Basically I made a template from my rear unit, and then made a different front "snout" for it. Because it is not my own design (based off of S-Down's), I will not duplicate nor sell these. Just wanted to make that clear.

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Chris von C. (Chrisvonc)
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Username: Chrisvonc

Post Number: 259
Registered: 07-2002
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 01:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I like that!
 

Blue (Blue)
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Username: Blue

Post Number: 485
Registered: 04-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 01:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

yeah, nice tie rod protection & pinion slider
 

Bill Bettridge (Billb)
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Username: Billb

Post Number: 1073
Registered: 02-2002
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 02:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Looks good - impressive Fab work!

 

Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
Senior Member
Username: Gregdavis

Post Number: 1007
Registered: 08-2002
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 02:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks for the compliments.

Oh, those tabs are for my steering stabilizer. I moved it behind the front axle between the housing and the tie rod.
 

Chris von C. (Chrisvonc)
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Username: Chrisvonc

Post Number: 260
Registered: 07-2002
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 03:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I know its hard to get one but any full side shots of it?

CVC
 

Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
Senior Member
Username: Gregdavis

Post Number: 1010
Registered: 08-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 08:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I'll try, but it's hard to get it to show up because I can't get much light under there. Lemme see what I can do.
 

Rick Cordova (Imx)
Member
Username: Imx

Post Number: 56
Registered: 08-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 03:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Greg, Very nice if you ever do make more let me know I could use one. Very nice weldding.
Rick

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