Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue"

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Finally... somebody building a watt's link like they are SUPPOSED to be set-up!!!!!

Looks like a cool project!

[Mechanic77]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Finally... somebody building a watt's link like they are SUPPOSED to be set-up!!!!!

Looks like a cool project!

Thanks porterbuilt, that means alot coming from you, I've been admiring your work for a while now Do you think the 1/2" rod ends and links are strong enough? I'm having trouble finding any good technical info on watts links. I've looked at quite a few other companies watts links and none actually list what size rod ends they use, but it looks like some of them use as big as 3/4" rod ends. I'm probably just being paranoid, but if one rod end breaks, I'm most likely going to crash I have enough material on my mounting points that I could upgrade to 5/8" rod ends, and I may do that to ease my mind

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Originally Posted by Mechanic77

Thanks porterbuilt, that means alot coming from you, I've been admiring your work for a while now Do you think the 1/2" rod ends and links are strong enough? I'm having trouble finding any good technical info on watts links. I've looked at quite a few other companies watts links and none actually list what size rod ends they use, but it looks like some of them use as big as 3/4" rod ends. I'm probably just being paranoid, but if one rod end breaks, I'm most likely going to crash I have enough material on my mounting points that I could upgrade to 5/8" rod ends, and I may do that to ease my mind

I would actually go with a 3/4 shank with a 5/8 bore... ONLY because that's the same rod end we use on a bunch of other applications. I would upgrdae from the 1/2 rod ends for peace of mind... 5/8 should be plenty strong.

Nate

[Mechanic77]

I finally got internet at home, so an update and some more pictures are coming....very soon

[Mechanic77]

Ok, here's an update for everyone....frame is now 9" shorter in the middle and 6" shorter on the rear. The suspension is all but done The only significant things left to do on the chassis are gusseting (sp?) the frame where I shortened it, build the support for the motor mounts, and triangualting the chassis to try and reduce torsional flex as much as possible.

As it sits right now

engine and transmission in the chassis

pic of front suspension (done )

rear suspension done other than swaybar links (too long)


If anyone wants to see something better, just ask and I'll see what I can do

[Mechanic77]

One thing I forgot...I did upgrade the watts link rod ends to 5/8", it's hard to see in the pics.

[Rob Fisher]

I really like what you are doing with your truck and the fact that you are doing all the fabrication yourself, very nice work.
I went the easy route and put Porterbuilt suspension font and back.
Would you share some information about the sway bar setup that you used in the rear.
How long are your end brackets, what bar diameter, etc.....
Supplier and part numbers would be great.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Rob Fisher