My version of axle support plan B |
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bhesse
Newbie Joined: 30 May 2019 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Topic: My version of axle support plan B Posted: 09 Aug 2019 at 1:58pm |
Can you share your plans/drawing/parts list?
this looks like an easy mod that the earlier axle support, just need a welder :-)
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2015 RP-178
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 09 Aug 2019 at 2:24pm |
My solution? It does not require any welding. Just a 2x2x3/16 or 1/4 inch inch steel angle crowned in the center and clamped to the bottom of the axle tube at each end using 2 ubolts (4 total) each at a 45 degree angle to the vertical on opposite sides on the diamond axle tube. The ubolts are square, 1/2 inch dia with 3.5 inch jaw spacing. Here are the parts and where I bought them:
Www.uboltsdirect.com Order ID: 306166791 (5T12-3.5-SQ) S08 - 1/2" x 3 1/2" Inside Width $4.50 X 4 = $32.00 (5T1216) (Length: 6") +$1.00 (DN12SUW12) (Add Nuts & Washers: 1/2" Deep Nuts & U-Bolt Washers) +$2.50 (B2162FF) U Bolt Tie Plate - 5/8" Hole X 3 1/2" Inside Width $10.50 X 4 = $42.00 Be sure to measure your axle tube between the torque arms and subtract 1/4 inch so you have 1/8 inch clearance on each end when you bolt the angle up. The crown is 1/4-3/8 inch and has to be pressed into the el not the flats. If you have a trailer or frame shop nearby with a press they should be able to do it no problem. When you bolt the angle up keep the ubolts loose until you get all 4 nuts started. |
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Posted: 12 Aug 2019 at 11:07am |
Interesting thread and do like what you've done to get outboard support to the axle. In another thread (and I think mentioned above) is your axle re-enforcement. I ask, vs. having the angle bent, could you place a 1-2" section (piece) of the 1/4" steel in the middle, then clamp the ends? My mind says that would increase the support, but also says I've added stress already and possibly weaken it. |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 12 Aug 2019 at 12:22pm |
My alternative is a bit more complicated since I fabricated brackets. However, the process of bending the angle using a tow chain and hydraulic jack would work if you simply wanted to bend it and then use the U-Bolts to clamp it in place. See my mods for how I did it. Edit: This is the specific post about that: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712&PID=124460&title=our-escapod-mods#124460
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Posted: 12 Aug 2019 at 1:10pm |
I read further along and see someone did ask the same question. Understand the points made for bending the steel.
Looks like my second thought was better.. Glad to see you folks went through that and worked through it. Thank you for posting the link. Now to read more of it.
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