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Old 06-14-2008, 07:11 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Default Re: PD's Drivetrain Upgrade

Getting back to the front suspension the next thing we needed to do was come up with a strong and simple hoop for the coilover that would work on both the left and right sides. On the driver side we have the steering box and shaft in the way and on the passenger side the alternator was going to be problem. So a pair of hoops were bent up with the driver side being slightly different but mounting points of the coilover are the same.







For extra strength both sides of the frame were drilled so that the hoop would pass thru the entire frame.





Not sure why I don't have any pictures of the driver side hoop but I will with the next update. Also, oval mounting plates will be added to the frame around each tube for additional strength.
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