Frame to cage tie-ins

[3T]

where did you get the leaf spring bushing?

 

[RajinCajun]

I think he got them from 4 wheel parts because they could have them the next day.. they are for a Ch$$#^ 3/4 ton.. Jerry has the numbers etc..

The reason for only tow bolts is the other two are actually inside the floor brace. Would have to cut the main support brace out to get a full 6x6 plate with 4 bolts..

 

[bigjhoov]

where did you get the leaf spring bushing?

energy suspension 3.2106

 

[broncow72]

Correct me if I'm wrong (it happens sometimes). Wouldnt that set up (Jerry's) be stronger if the poly bushing were under the plate at the body and the tie in was welded and gusseted at the frame? As it is it looks like it would be very easy to collapse.

 

[Devin]

Correct me if I'm wrong (it happens sometimes). Wouldnt that set up (Jerry's) be stronger if the poly bushing were under the plate at the body and the tie in was welded and gusseted at the frame? As it is it looks like it would be very easy to collapse.

Yes, they have been discussing this over on J's other cage thread. There was a reason that they did it the way that they did.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96876

 

[broncow72]

oh...... thanks

 

[Steve]

Or, if you don't like that "drafty" feeling, you can use something like this:

http://completeoffroad.com/wsm/i-51_tie_into_frame_kit-front_hoop_wbushing_66-77_bronco.html

which incorporates a bushing.

$159 per pair???

I used these. Basically the same thing without some bent tubing and only $7 each.

 

[Devin]

$159 each???

I used these. Basically the same thing without some bent tubing and only $7 each.

Hey, I didn't buy them - I was just trying to provide an illustration of what he could do. Also, they are $159 for a pair of them. But still, I like your $7 version better.

 

[bigjhoov]

$159 per pair???

I used these. Basically the same thing without some bent tubing and only $7 each.

I looked at those. What exactly do you get for $7? It looks like $27 for the whole set-up. Is that right?

 

[3T]

I checked with them and the bushing is 1.75" OD and is $11.50 each. The mounting plate is another $15.

 

[allenfahey]

Yes, you can do that. Get and old mud flap from an 18-wheeler and cut some pieces to sandwiche in there.

An old conveyor belt might work if you don't go with the bushing. I used to work at a stone yard/quarry and they always had an old belt laying around, bet you could get for free.