Finished Spreader Bar
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Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
Finished Spreader Bar
Finished Spreader Bar, well almost. I need to get two nuts and two 1/2" stainless allen head cap screws. so that I can put it together.
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Good job on the spreader bar. I have one in my vert and it did make a difference. Yours will be even better since you have made it yourself.
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by 84rzv500r
Finished Spreader Bar, well almost. I need to get two nuts and two 1/2" stainless allen head cap screws. so that I can put it together.
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One question: I notice you placed the bar centered over the
front control arm stud. Any reason ? I was going to fab mine
with the bar more rear-ward to distribute the force to both studs.
Of course, the bar running front-rear would need to be suffiiciently strong to not flex.
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From: Big Pine Key FL
The U channel should be as strong as 0.250 bar and a bit less hefty.
There is not much room to move the bar back between the studs. I have about 3/4 inches clearace to the belts. I used a gusset back to half way between the studs and that just clears. I had to relocate my alternator mount upward and still had to clearnace the bracket on the alternator side.
I still need to bore out a 1" nut on the lathe, split it and weld it to the shaft to have something to turn the shaft with.
There is not much room to move the bar back between the studs. I have about 3/4 inches clearace to the belts. I used a gusset back to half way between the studs and that just clears. I had to relocate my alternator mount upward and still had to clearnace the bracket on the alternator side.
I still need to bore out a 1" nut on the lathe, split it and weld it to the shaft to have something to turn the shaft with.
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Originally Posted by 84rzv500r
I still need to bore out a 1" nut on the lathe, split it and weld it to the shaft to have something to turn the shaft with.
Why not just machine flats in the bar?
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From: Big Pine Key FL
Originally Posted by MrForce
Nice work.
Why not just machine flats in the bar?
Why not just machine flats in the bar?
The spreader is made up of the 1/2" rod ends and a piece of 7/8" x 0.065" 4130 tubing with the threaded sleeves welded to it.
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From: Big Pine Key FL
Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
This might be a silly question but why would you want to weld a nut on it to be able to adjust it? It seems that when you put it on and adjust it for tension you would leave it there.
I may still drill and saftey wire to keep things from moving when I dont want them to.
I preloaded it in compression to counter the force that I expect to be there during braking or cornering on that superspeedway...
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[QUOTE=SHAKERATTLEROLL]This might be a silly question but why would you want to weld a nut on it to be able to adjust it? It seems that when you put it on and adjust it for tension you would leave it there.
seems they do it a little different up north,might be due to the long cold weather.
seems they do it a little different up north,might be due to the long cold weather.
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St. Jude Donor '09
I wanna add one of those one day, your homemade one looks great 
Love the dually burb, they did a nice job on the fenders molding it to the rear door handles.
Love the dually burb, they did a nice job on the fenders molding it to the rear door handles.
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Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
1971 Corvette are you trying to say Brain Freeze lol.
But really I would just load it and get the bolts tite and leave it. As it is not something that moves.
But really I would just load it and get the bolts tite and leave it. As it is not something that moves.
can work loose. You gotta CRANK those lock nuts solid.
Thus, the big nut to pull against.
I didn't notice the gussets in the back ... I think you've convinced me.
Nice job
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From: St Petersburg FL
St. Jude Donor '07,'13
“Finished Spreader Bar, well almost. I need to get two nuts and two 1/2" stainless Allen head cap screws so that I can put it together.”
We’ve got the jam nuts and possibly the Allen head cap screws on the shelf. You would need to call and ask a tech Gary or Robin to be sure… You’re setup looks very good…
Alan G.
Vette Brakes & Products, Inc.
800-237-9991
We’ve got the jam nuts and possibly the Allen head cap screws on the shelf. You would need to call and ask a tech Gary or Robin to be sure… You’re setup looks very good…
Alan G.
Vette Brakes & Products, Inc.
800-237-9991
