Offroad 1992 245 - Project Sven Bjornagain - Page 3

Tfest · 03-05-2021, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlard

Single scariest thing I've read this year so far

Awe, being a dick isn't funny, Harlard.

Ansel+ · 03-05-2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tfest

ill make my own, tyvm.

Yeah really all you need to do is move the outer bolt holes out like an inch ish.

OG Gambler 500 registration is live if you didn't see!

Harlard · 03-05-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tfest

Awe, being a dick isn't funny, Harlard.

I'm sorry Tommy, it's all intended as good-natured ribbing between friends!

Tfest · 03-05-2021, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlard

I'm sorry Tommy, it's all intended as good-natured ribbing between friends!

cosbySweater · 03-05-2021, 07:48 PM

I would imagine for every inch you extend it you'd wanna lengthen the control arms the same amount. I could be totally wrong but as of right now with my tube extended 2 inches and control arms extended the same amount I can adjust the camber just as well as a factory car and it actually drives like a stock 240 down the highway

Tfest · 03-05-2021, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cosbySweater

I would imagine for every inch you extend it you'd wanna lengthen the control arms the same amount. I could be totally wrong but as of right now with my tube extended 2 inches and control arms extended the same amount I can adjust the camber just as well as a factory car and it actually drives like a stock 240 down the highway

Constructive commentary, this is what I love. Thank you for the helpful information and I will definitely heed your advice!

Tfest · 03-18-2021, 07:49 PM

Big updates coming in the next few weeks. Welder acquired along with boxed in lower control arms and a 2nd set of strut tubes because I'm sure I'll **** something up since I haven't welded in 20 years.

D.E · 03-22-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ansel+

Are you planning on extending the control arms? Pretty sure you need to with that much lift as well as longer inner tie rods, Ebberoth found some from an early 2000s focus that worked.

740 inner tie rods fit and are longer.

Tfest · 03-29-2021, 12:35 PM

Got some work done this weekend. Tires fitted, 2" hub centric spacers and wired up the 7"rounds with the trim rings. This week I'll extend the strut tubes to lift the front.

76RA24 · 03-29-2021, 01:46 PM

looking nice

print turned out good... did it make it to thinigverse?

ABS print?

Tfest · 03-29-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 76RA24

looking nice

print turned out good... did it make it to thinigverse?

ABS print?

PLA, I never thought of making my own thingiverse account... I usually just design, print, throw the file away since the designing part is so easy.

Jack · 03-29-2021, 02:32 PM

hows your lack of turning radius

Tfest · 03-29-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

hows your lack of turning radius

scroll up a few replies and you'll see this little tidbit of information that I left for people like you to read

"This week I'll extend the strut tubes to lift the front."

There will be plenty of turning radius, I also plan on cutting the fenders if necessary.

Tfest · 03-29-2021, 02:41 PM

Also, pic of the custom 2" hub centric spacers

Jack · 03-29-2021, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tfest

scroll up a few replies and you'll see this little tidbit of information that I left for people like you to read

"This week I'll extend the strut tubes to lift the front."

There will be plenty of turning radius, I also plan on cutting the fenders if necessary.

are you going to extend the CAs and trailing arms ?

Harlard · 03-29-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tfest

Also, pic of the custom 2" hub centric spacers

C H O N K

Tfest · 03-29-2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

are you going to extend the CAs and trailing arms ?

The trailing arms seem good for now, I do have a spare set just in case but it really looks like they'll work out fine as is. The lower control arms are already boxed in and I have the metal to extend them by 2", which I am doing this week.

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C H O N K

hecken big boi

Tfest · 03-29-2021, 07:43 PM

Currently deciding on front strut inserts. What are the differences in dimension between the 240 and 740 front inserts?

Duder · 03-29-2021, 08:45 PM

Sweet build. You should buff out that 601 red paint!

Harlard · 03-29-2021, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tfest

Currently deciding on front strut inserts. What are the differences in dimension between the 240 and 740 front inserts?

Same diameter. I think the grandpa series inserts are in the ballpark of 2” longer

Tfest · 03-29-2021, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlard

Same diameter. I think the grandpa series inserts are in the ballpark of 2” longer

That would be perfect, calling IPD tomorrow to verify. Thanks Harlard!

Tfest · 03-29-2021, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Duder

Sweet build. You should buff out that 601 red paint!

Thanks man. It's been fun so far. We're getting a dyc kit to plasti dip it. Havent decided on a color, maybe a desert sand, because beige...

Tfest · 03-30-2021, 08:09 PM

Strut tube spacers from old strut tubes... boom.

Yes, I'm going to contact a local shop to cut these for me since this method didn't produce the best cut.

Tfest · 03-30-2021, 08:13 PM

see, not good enough for my liking

cosbySweater · 03-30-2021, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlard

Same diameter. I think the grandpa series inserts are in the ballpark of 2” longer

22mm longer

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03-18-2021, 07:49 PM	#57
Tfest Hipsters ruin everything™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vantuckys Finest	Big updates coming in the next few weeks. Welder acquired along with boxed in lower control arms and a 2nd set of strut tubes because I'm sure I'll **** something up since I haven't welded in 20 years.

03-29-2021, 12:35 PM	#59
Tfest Hipsters ruin everything™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vantuckys Finest	Got some work done this weekend. Tires fitted, 2" hub centric spacers and wired up the 7"rounds with the trim rings. This week I'll extend the strut tubes to lift the front.

03-29-2021, 01:46 PM	#60
76RA24 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: BC	looking nice print turned out good... did it make it to thinigverse? ABS print?

03-29-2021, 02:41 PM	#64
Tfest Hipsters ruin everything™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vantuckys Finest	Also, pic of the custom 2" hub centric spacers

03-29-2021, 07:43 PM	#68
Tfest Hipsters ruin everything™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vantuckys Finest	Currently deciding on front strut inserts. What are the differences in dimension between the 240 and 740 front inserts?

03-30-2021, 08:09 PM	#73
Tfest Hipsters ruin everything™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vantuckys Finest	Strut tube spacers from old strut tubes... boom. Yes, I'm going to contact a local shop to cut these for me since this method didn't produce the best cut.

03-30-2021, 08:13 PM	#74
Tfest Hipsters ruin everything™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vantuckys Finest	see, not good enough for my liking