Building parts for my new project

So I have decided to use a rear shock from a mountain bike and build a 4 link suspension for my gate caster, some will say its over kill and going way to far but the tools are in the shop and I have the materials already do why not! Here are some shots of what I got done before thanksgiving took priorityAttachment 12584Attachment 12585Attachment 12586Attachment 12587Attachment 12588


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Sounds like a winner. It's not overkill, it's art!

Thanks rambozo


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Here is a look at the direction I'm headed

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Started to weld

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3/16 steel I cut the pieces from
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Look with wheel
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If you have the tools, time and materials (and talent). Why not. Looks good so far.

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Originally Posted by everlastsupport

If you have the tools, time and materials (and talent). Why not. Looks good so far.

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Thanks!


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Here is a look at the gate I built that is receiving the wheelhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...ffb854862e.jpg


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Aluminum link inserts 3/8-24 thread
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Did you do left and right threads?

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Originally Posted by Rambozo

Did you do left and right threads?

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Right handed threads

Link material
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Did not get much done today spent it putting up Xmas lights
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Getting organized
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The organizing battle continues
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