jbirds510 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 What they said, try to do short beads, don't wanna warp the tube. A old Welder told me that if you put copper anything behind you're welding you have less chance of warping it, cause the copper acts like a heat sink and absorbs the heat from the weld. haven't welded long enough to use the method though Confirmed! I use a copper buck almost always when doing sheet metal.Its non ferrous so it wont stick to the welded surfaces either nice smooth back side with full penitration.Also short stitch welds are good for minimizing warpage.burn a sec and wait.The process is called fast freeze. before welding tack it in 4 spots evenly spaced.otherwise it WILL come out crooked.:unsure: Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Set the tube in some angle iron to keep everything straight. Link to comment
ComicArtist Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 ^ everything is correct. Just make sure you measure your stock shock/spring assembly carefully and calculate where you need to cut/weld to get the right ride height. If you don't get it just right you could end up either not being able to go low enough or being stuck with your frame resting on the ground. I measured/remeasured mine for about 30 minutes before I even took the whole thing apart, and now it's perfect. At max low, my rails are about 3/4" off the ground, which is where I want to be for daily purposes. But I can go about 2" higher, so if I have to go to my girlfriend's house out in the country, I can make it. EDIT: Also, gas isn't absolutely necessary. I had my roommate weld mine up since he's better than I am, and he managed to do it with a flux core welder without burning through. It's actually a lot easier to do than camber plates. Engine bay metal is super thin and soft. Burns through like nobody's business. I wouldn't reccomend doing the plates without gas. Link to comment
Ratty260z Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 nice smooth back side with full penitration. Come again? :P Link to comment
jalen Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 http://seattle.craig...2874639386.html talked to the guy about these hopefully i can get them and put kyb struts and mount them, if i dont go this route im gonna start looking for longer coil over sleeves because mine are kinda short. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-OEM-Gas-Shocks-Struts-1990-1997-Honda-Accord-Front-Set-/200662937867?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AAccord%7CMake%3AHonda&hash=item2eb871710b&vxp=mtr#ht_2957wt_1018 and buy these Link to comment
boonedock saints Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 http://seattle.craig...2874639386.html talked to the guy about these hopefully i can get them and put kyb struts and mount them, if i dont go this route im gonna start looking for longer coil over sleeves because mine are kinda short. http://www.ebay.com/...#ht_2957wt_1018 and buy these Jalen, not sure if you have read ALL of this thread yet, but if you get time, pretty much all you need to know to make this happen....... http://community.rat...h__1#entry86433 keep us posted. Link to comment
nico510 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I like it. I think I'm going to use that Crown Royal Boot Idea. LOL! Link to comment
jalen Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Boondocks- I'm getting so frustrated with car parts in my room and people telling me I should run different types of coils haha And nico I have a black one that's going in soon haha Link to comment
nismo dr Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I have a black one that's going in soon :blink: :rofl: Link to comment
turboHLS30 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 http://seattle.craig...2874639386.html talked to the guy about these hopefully i can get them and put kyb struts and mount them, if i dont go this route im gonna start looking for longer coil over sleeves because mine are kinda short. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-OEM-Gas-Shocks-Struts-1990-1997-Honda-Accord-Front-Set-/200662937867?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AAccord%7CMake%3AHonda&hash=item2eb871710b&vxp=mtr#ht_2957wt_1018 and buy these Buy them and if you don't use them I'll buy them off of you because I have a '93 Accord wagon :D Link to comment
jalen Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 ifi the guy would email me back i would Link to comment
jalen Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 :blink: http://www.google.com/imgres?q=black+crown+royal+bag&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=677&tbm=isch&tbnid=8r2qiC-awiK0jM:&imgrefurl=http://www.sbnation.com/2010/7/30/1596354/matt-garza-rays-no-hitter-crown-royal-black-gift&docid=mP1Jpx1Oj0hCXM&imgurl=http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/510587/garza_whiskey_medium.jpg&w=410&h=307&ei=F5FWT6b3NeKhiQKBy7XjBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=417&vpy=125&dur=1129&hovh=194&hovw=260&tx=162&ty=114&sig=104389118268596477806&page=1&tbnh=117&tbnw=155&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0 :rofl: Link to comment
jalen Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Pics tomorrow!got no school and got mlthe photo bucket app Link to comment
jalen Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 oics! my room with all my car parts organized forever going supension project inspiration the whips nissan datsun section suppermadtitejdmyo drift charm datsun racing jacket took up my car part space the cars garage soon to be Link to comment
jalen Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 throwing in the towel on my suspension plan, im just going to buy 1 piece coilovers cut the strut tube and weld them on. Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Omg....wtf happened to the bumper... Link to comment
jalen Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 took it off, i have a 240z bumper for it Link to comment
spudly13 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Zip ties FTW!!!! Omg....wtf happened to the bumper... Bumper, wtf happened to the side of the car! haha Link to comment
jalen Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 well my brother thought it would be cool to take of f the trim and tried to filll the holes with bondo Link to comment
jalen Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 so im stalking up on parts, bought an oil cooler pulled strut out im just looking to buy an angle grinder. then i will weld up my suspension. and see what happens Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Then clean n organize your room young sir Link to comment
jalen Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 buy some ring clamps and put them really low? Where can i buy these ring clamps at? the ones i keep seeing are for intake manifolds and seem a little flimsy Link to comment
DAT510 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Where can i buy these ring clamps at? the ones i keep seeing are for intake manifolds and seem a little flimsy Ruland.com http://community.ratsun.net/topic/37063-coilovers/page__p__570637__fromsearch__1#entry570637 1 Link to comment
jalen Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Jalen=0 Dat510=1 Link to comment
jalen Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 so the official plan for suspension.cut struts Honda coils in front with vw inserts and in the back cut strut with vw inserts. i m starting the cutting today and should have everything welded together by next weekend (sucks not having a welder and having to rely on friends ) and then im going to wait for camber plates debating on saving a $100 and getting bolt on ones, or paying the extra $100 on weldable ones? and wheels will be 15x11 in back and 15 x10 in the fronts. and im looking for the parts to do a 240z conversion on the front end OIcs coming soon Link to comment
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