Trail-Tailor
Observer
Started on the swing arm today.
This is made from 3 x 2 rectangle for the prototype, but will be cut from plate and the intermittently welded around the perimeter and in structural/supporting areas. Making it about 2.5" deep x approx 5" wide across the face and rear plates. Will cut the weight by 30-40% and maintain the strength and a better look.
There will be 2- Hi-lift mounts. 1- for the 31.5" tire or less (as shown) and one 3-1/2" down and out for up to a 35" tire. Looks like both 48" and 60" jacks will stay below the roof line as well.
Out to the drivers side will be a bolt on bracket to accept 3-2 gallon or 2-3 gallon RotoPax cans.
The tire mount will be set at a height to accept up to a 35" tire and then an adjustable backspacing mount as well.
While this is a little crude, it gets the concept on the rig for me to mark-up and change things where needed.
Still need to set the arm back pitch (pull it back approx. 2") Then the heim joint to swing gate adjuster rod, mount and cushion set stop.
That's all for this year guys, see ya next year with more.
Have a safe New Year's and ROVER ON!
Jason
This is made from 3 x 2 rectangle for the prototype, but will be cut from plate and the intermittently welded around the perimeter and in structural/supporting areas. Making it about 2.5" deep x approx 5" wide across the face and rear plates. Will cut the weight by 30-40% and maintain the strength and a better look.
There will be 2- Hi-lift mounts. 1- for the 31.5" tire or less (as shown) and one 3-1/2" down and out for up to a 35" tire. Looks like both 48" and 60" jacks will stay below the roof line as well.
Out to the drivers side will be a bolt on bracket to accept 3-2 gallon or 2-3 gallon RotoPax cans.
The tire mount will be set at a height to accept up to a 35" tire and then an adjustable backspacing mount as well.
While this is a little crude, it gets the concept on the rig for me to mark-up and change things where needed.
Still need to set the arm back pitch (pull it back approx. 2") Then the heim joint to swing gate adjuster rod, mount and cushion set stop.
That's all for this year guys, see ya next year with more.
Have a safe New Year's and ROVER ON!
Jason
