Coilover mounts in under 15 minutes... (of video!) [Super DUkota pt. 8]
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We're back! This episode gives a general how-to for building coilover mounts for a solid axle swap. Shocks I have here are Fox 2.0 coilovers with remote reservoirs.
We are starting with bare frame rails- see previous build episodes for how I cleaned off and modified the frame of our 2002 Dodge Dakota SLT 5.9L 4x4. You can also see how I swapped in the Super Duty Dana 60 front and Sterling 10.5 rear.
From there, we make some frame mounting points for our coilover hoops, and then make the hoops themselves once we figure out our clearances and measurements. I am using the Rogue Fab M600 in this video.
With the hoops made, we needed to get them placed in a way that the shocks and the hoops avoid tire contact. This took a lot more time than it shows in the video because I had to articulate the axle fully on both sides with the tire tucked completely on one side and drooped on the other side, as well as with the steering cycled both ways to verify everything would clear in all situations. For my mockup stage, I removed the gas charge from the shock so it could be cycled by hand without needing the weight of the vehicle to compress it.
After tacking the hoops in, I made a cross bar that would strengthen the hoops and prevent them from moving under the weight of the truck. After getting the tube mounted between the hoops, I cut out the center section. This allowed me to weld some flanges in to make the cross bar removable. This was mainly for access to the engine and would allow for it's removal if ever necessary.
We then figured out our shock mounting points. I could have just used some universal shock tabs but they didn't quite fit the way I wanted. Instead, I used a scrap piece of steel from my time as a Ruffstuff specialties employee and used that for a much more interesting (and complicated) shock mount. Turned out cool though!
Lastly, we mounted our coilover reservoirs and did all the finish welding. This truck is finally back on it's own weight!
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Cant wait for the new videos. This is an awesome project. Youve got my subscription
@WebWheeler
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the support!! Don't worry- there's tons more to come hahha
I have a 94 I'm working on doing a dana 44 swap. You have been the only series that has really been an asset as I have almost no knowledge resources for my project. Thank you for doing this. Mine should be up and running hopefully in the next week or two.
@WebWheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good words! I really appreciate it 👍 you're quicker than me! Lol I have more episodes coming though. Congrats on the build and thanks for watching!
Great to see some progress on the Dakota !! I still have some work to get done on my Ram 1500 Superduty axle swap before it’s trail-worthy , but it turned out pretty decent and I drive it enough to keep the batteries charged . Keep up the good work
@WebWheeler
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah that's basically what I'm doing with this thing at the moment haha. Gotta get some other little details hammered out but then it'll ready to party. I've done some little shakedown runs and those are the little wins that keep me motivated haha
you can print off a pattern for notching tube that I love to use I cut them from a sheet of thin pvc from hobby lobby to make a permanent pattern..... like the videos I am currently doing a solid axle swap on an 03 suburban and your fab videos help me to get motivated!
@WebWheeler
Жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for the good words. Comments like yours help me get motivated to make more videos so the feeling is mutual haha. Sounds like a sweet build- good luck with it!
This is super cool
@WebWheeler
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! More videos on this thing coming very soon 👍
Cant wait to see this done
@WebWheeler
2 жыл бұрын
I'm driving it around these days- just gotta get my nose to the grindstone with editing! Haha thanks for watching 👍
Bro I'm loving the build would've loved to do something like this with my old 02 v6 dakota
@WebWheeler
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Dakota's are awesome in general- too bad they have such lacking aftermarket support
👌 *Video yang asik untuk ditonton, menikmati setiap prosesnya. Jangan berhenti, lanjutkan berkarya..*
Pretty cool channel to stumble upon, you have another video coming soon?
@WebWheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Glad you enjoy it. I have plenty more videos coming but it'll be a few months- I'm finishing up some details on the Dakota build then I'll focus on editing and try to release a new one every few weeks or so. Thanks for the support!
So you’re telling me you can TIG weld? Jkjk great work and vid - once I learn I’ll have to do this to mine
@WebWheeler
Жыл бұрын
I can attempt it at least 😜 thanks for watching!
When are you making more videos of this rig? Would be awesome to see it going
@WebWheeler
Жыл бұрын
More videos are coming soon! Wife and I had our second daughter back in October so It's been lots of family time but I'm getting back into the groove 👍 if you have IG I'm on there as webwheeler, and it's more up to date haha. Thanks for watching!
@bdavis12758
Жыл бұрын
@@WebWheeler well congrats on the baby. I just had my second son a week ago lol. I like to live vicariously through other people. My current job requires me to leave the country every other year so, so my projects are always on standby
PLEASE COME BACK
@WebWheeler
Жыл бұрын
I'm not gone! Haha I will be uploading more videos soon. I've been filming and finishing up a bunch of little stuff on the truck, not to mention having a second kid back in October. Just not enough time in the day to do any editing at the moment haha. Stay tuned and thanks for the support! 👍
@deleglen
Жыл бұрын
@@WebWheeler congratulations for rhe new life!. And a big thank you for the knowledge you are sharing!.
is this beast ready now?
@WebWheeler
Жыл бұрын
It is! I've actually been driving it around quite a bit and working on finishing up some little projects on it. I'm going to start uploading again soon and try to upload monthly after that. KZread doesn't like the one or two videos a year schedule haha 😜
@vagelisperrakis826
Жыл бұрын
@@WebWheeler how is it on and off road?
@WebWheeler
Жыл бұрын
I've been babying it a little off-road as I work through making sure everything is functioning right but it's tons of fun and on-road it handles awesome- way better than I expected! I filmed the first test drive and that will be my second video to come out once I start uploading again 👍 thanks for the interest! It really helps keep my motivation in making more videos
@vagelisperrakis826
Жыл бұрын
@@WebWheeler ican wait for your videos, keep walking.