7000rpm Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks for the detailed explanation Banjo, much appreciated. I was looked for a cheaper alternative to willwoods and this may be it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) One tip when welding lower KE70 spring perches onto strut with a greater O/S dia. When you grind away the inside of the lower perch to fit snuggly over the 50mm dia strut, it does not leave a lot of metal on the perch at that point, where you need it to be welded to the strut. The original perches had a "turn down" at that point where, it met the strut, but you will have ground that off in this opening up hole process. I found a 2" dia. metal ring at the hardware store, that was actually part of an agricultural gate latch fitting. I careful filed all the galvanising off it, then carefully filed the inside dia. about 0.5 mm, until is was a snug slide down the 51mm strut tube. It was welded onto the strut tube, with about 4 off stitch welds, so as not to distort the tube. Then slide the lower perch down onto the ring and weld perch to ring & strut tube. Created a very strong welded joint, probably as good or better than the original. Cheers Banjo Edited March 5, 2016 by Banjo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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