Lower Shock & Link Mount Reinforcement
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jkeith.w
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I’m currently working on the link mount, since they are married on this axle.
As with the 3rd gen, aftermarket joints don’t have a ton of room for misalignment in there...
Above is the big MetalCloak joint which should have 17° of movement, but because of the width of the factory mount it is limited to 12°.
On the 3rd gen, the depth of the mounts are an issue with big joints, here it is width.
For comparison, here’s the wide Currie Johnny Joint, limited to less than 9°:
and the narrow version of the Johnny Joint, which could potentially get 17°, although I doubt that Joint has the capacity for that much misalignment? If anyone knows, please chime in - it may affect the size & location of the flange in the image. I definitely don't want to have to redesign for clearance there after I start making these!
I'll update as I get the link mounts worked out.. (I have some ideas about the interface between them and the shock mount reinforcement that I need to prove out)
As with the 3rd gen, aftermarket joints don’t have a ton of room for misalignment in there...
Above is the big MetalCloak joint which should have 17° of movement, but because of the width of the factory mount it is limited to 12°.
On the 3rd gen, the depth of the mounts are an issue with big joints, here it is width.
For comparison, here’s the wide Currie Johnny Joint, limited to less than 9°:
and the narrow version of the Johnny Joint, which could potentially get 17°, although I doubt that Joint has the capacity for that much misalignment? If anyone knows, please chime in - it may affect the size & location of the flange in the image. I definitely don't want to have to redesign for clearance there after I start making these!
I'll update as I get the link mounts worked out.. (I have some ideas about the interface between them and the shock mount reinforcement that I need to prove out)
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Drunner97
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Pic didn't load for me, so here's another one.Hey guys, a friend of mine bent his lower shock mount on the axle of his 4th gen 4Runner, so I'm working on a reinforcement kit to strengthen that area.
Here's the failure:
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Terminator03
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Those are nice. I was planning on welding some plate stock to mine anyway since one has a rust hole in it! It just looked scaly until I sandblasted the frame, then once all the scale was removed, I got to see the areas needing reinforcement, and that was one of them. When will they be available?
BendRunner
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jkeith.w
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I'm proving out the printed parts this weekend, then I'll send the files out for quoting - should be 3-4 weeks to production parts.
jkeith.w
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I actually started the modeling for a lower link reinforcement skid yesterday, after not seeing anything available that I liked.
It will be similar to the one I make for the 3rd gen.
having fun
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Picture not show for me nieghter. Might be something I would take interest in.Hey guys, a friend of mine bent his lower shock mount on the axle of his 4th gen 4Runner, so I'm working on a reinforcement kit to strengthen that area.
Here's the failure:
Years ago I had to weld on reinforcements to my lower link to frame due to bashing them all up, before these aftermarket designed parts were available.
Pic didn't load for me, so here's another one.
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I'm not so kind on my ride like you also, I've bashed the shit out of that area also when on 32s.
Haven't been able to bend mine like that, YET.
jkeith.w
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Sorry about that photo link - I’ll try to fix it this evening.
I think I’m pretty much done with the modeling on these - I’ll send for quotes this week.
Here’s how everything fits together; 3/16” plate with lots of weld areas - and the factory lower link mount can be shaved for additional clearance:
I think I’m pretty much done with the modeling on these - I’ll send for quotes this week.
Here’s how everything fits together; 3/16” plate with lots of weld areas - and the factory lower link mount can be shaved for additional clearance:
jkeith.w
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Lower Shock & Link Mount Reinforcement
These are ready to go out for quoting also (I had a busy week!):
Not sure how the other two guys deal with the planes on the inside of the mount; it took some time to figure out how to hug the mount but still be able to install it in one piece.
I actually started the modeling for a lower link reinforcement skid yesterday, after not seeing anything available that I liked.
It will be similar to the one I make for the 3rd gen.
These are ready to go out for quoting also (I had a busy week!):
Not sure how the other two guys deal with the planes on the inside of the mount; it took some time to figure out how to hug the mount but still be able to install it in one piece.
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Pic didn't load for me, so here's another one.
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WOW! What's the back story here? Did something kink the mount and then it collapsed?
jkeith.w
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Just came down hard on a rock, is my understanding. The factory built it with an unsupported bend, which is kinda crazy.. - particularly because they hang down so damn low!
These are ready to go out for quoting also (I had a busy week!):
Not sure how the other two guys deal with the planes on the inside of the mount; it took some time to figure out how to hug the mount but still be able to install it in one piece.
We can use these in the landcruiser 80 world!!!
jkeith.w
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yeah, you guys need panhard correction kits too, yeah? I've got to borrow an 80 soon and get to work on some stuff for you guys...
jkeith.w
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The lower link mount reinforcement skids for the 120 platform are in!
The parts from this initial run require minor trimming in two places during installation (the area with the hatch marks is the worst of the two) - so I'm marking them down 25% to blow them out. Great opportunity to get a set for cheap right now.
they can be ordered here: eimkeith.com/buystuff/lls
The parts from this initial run require minor trimming in two places during installation (the area with the hatch marks is the worst of the two) - so I'm marking them down 25% to blow them out. Great opportunity to get a set for cheap right now.
they can be ordered here: eimkeith.com/buystuff/lls
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montijo505
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Do these require welding? I assume yes
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jkeith.w
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That's correct; all my stuff is weld-on. (but self-locating, so if you have to hire a welder, he won't have to spend all day on it.)
Drift Monkey
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Sorry about that photo link - I’ll try to fix it this evening.
I think I’m pretty much done with the modeling on these - I’ll send for quotes this week.
Here’s how everything fits together; 3/16” plate with lots of weld areas - and the factory lower link mount can be shaved for additional clearance:
You ever produce these Keith? I see the Lower Link Mount Reinforcement on your site but nothing for the axle side.
