BigEdsGarage Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I started this Scout the other week and quickly decided there is no way I could leave the suspension in stock form. I couldn't find any good leaf springs in the parts box so I decided to try my luck at making some. I used .030 x .125 strips, cut each leaf to length and rounded the corners just a bit. I will make some spring clamps from an aluminum can and put a couple on each spring. It took a little work to get the fronts and rears to sit at the same height and measuring distance off the frame allowed me to locate the best mounting points. I already made up some perches for the axles and hangers for the frame, they just need a little cleanup and to locate the center of the wheel opening before they get mounted. The lift was built around the tires which are BFG Krawler TA's I sourced from Fireball Modelworks. I also plan on using their deep five slot wheels for a more vintage look. The rear axle will be a Dana 60 and the front a 44. I scratch built a steering box, shaft and dropped pitman arm. The current plan is to build the axle so it steers but we'll see how that goes. I made some rock sliders for the rocker panels, built a rear bumper with tow tabs, a towing receiver and a swing away spare tire mount. The front bumper will be similar but I plan on building a winch and adding a fairhead to the bumper. This week I'll try to work on a dual shock setup for the front and rear, the steering knuckles and linkage and add a dual steering stabilizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Looking GOOD so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I like the look.Bring's back a few memories of a truck that ran around here 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 That is coming along great, should be beautiful when you have it done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Looks pretty tough! cant wait to see some more of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 This one is going to be nice! My kind of build!! Great work so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I like where this is going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Going to be a real good looking Scout! Be Well Gator Edited March 9, 2016 by gatorincebu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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