Homemade torsion bar relocators

[Blahblahblar]

Been a reader of the site for a while but just signed up. Thought I might show this part im making for my truck and get some feedback. Its made out of 1.5" 304 stainless steel, my work has a water jet and the employees get a good discount if they use it.

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[BerHntr]

looking good! If they work I'll be your first customer.

 

[Blahblahblar]

Thanks man, not sure if selling is somthing I'd do, its basically a copy of realifts product so far. Not sure about any legalities if I did, Il have to do some research.

 

[Blahblahblar]

Does anyone have a set of relocators on their rig they would be willing to give measurements on? First cut out did go as planned

 

[camaroman101]

This is as close to measurements I got.

http://www.gmt400.com/threads/reallift-torsion-bar-relocator-poll.33230/page-4

 

[Blahblahblar]

Thanks for the link, I think the piece I made 5.5" center to center of the hex but still looks like it needs and 1.5 more. Do we know of anybody the site that has one I could message? 1.5" stainless isn't so cheap so trying to cut a few as possible.

 

[camaroman101]

Thanks for the link, I think the piece I made 5.5" center to center of the hex but still looks like it needs and 1.5 more. Do we know of anybody the site that has one I could message? 1.5" stainless isn't so cheap so trying to cut a few as possible.

No problem, do you have a driver and passenger side? They are angled different from each other. Also I'm not sure how strong 304 stainless steel is or what grade steel was used in the originals but they had a few failures when they received the wrong grade of steel. These bars are under a whole lot of pressure. Read attempt #3 http://realiftsusp.com/Realifthistorytorsionbardesigns.html

 

[Hipster]

X's 2 on stainless not having the tensile strength.

 

[Blahblahblar]

Il have to do some research about steel grades especially for the hex shaft going into the lower control arm. I do have a driver and passenger side piece, just have to lessen the angle I had for them on the first cut.

 

[Blahblahblar]

So it looks like I have the right length and angles now. It has around 1/2" clearance from the trans cross member, even with the arm jacked all the way to the bump stop still had good clearance. I think the next step would be to decide what metal/grade to use and definitely put some extra material around the hex shapes.

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