[font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Wheel well size? I'm looking at the size of the wheel well bump out in my single rear wheel per side van. From looking at the suspension the maximum travel that is even possible is about 6 inches, yet the wells provide for 15" of travel. Also the length is 41" while the wheels themselves are only 31" at their widest point that will never reach up there. It seems like I could eliminate almost all of the wheel well. Has anyone cut these down?[/font]
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You probably could eliminate most of it especially around the edges mine is the same single wheel
(1 ton)or use the space for some kind of tank like water or grey water. What size tires do you have on your rig.
(1 ton)or use the space for some kind of tank like water or grey water. What size tires do you have on your rig.
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Has anyone cut these down?"
yes, I have. I have made them smaller, I have made them larger and I have eliminated them. you must make sure you calculations are correct the last thing you want is for a tire to rub. also use the same type of metal your body is made out of. in other words if you have a aluminum body you need to use aluminum and stainless hardware.
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yes, I have. I have made them smaller, I have made them larger and I have eliminated them. you must make sure you calculations are correct the last thing you want is for a tire to rub. also use the same type of metal your body is made out of. in other words if you have a aluminum body you need to use aluminum and stainless hardware.
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HDR, do you mean stainless rivets?
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yes, I have. I have made them smaller, I have made them larger and I have eliminated them. you must make sure you calculations are correct the last thing you want is for a tire to rub. also use the same type of metal your body is made out of. in other words if you have a aluminum body you need to use aluminum and stainless hardware.
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yes, I have. I have made them smaller, I have made them larger and I have eliminated them. you must make sure you calculations are correct the last thing you want is for a tire to rub. also use the same type of metal your body is made out of. in other words if you have a aluminum body you need to use aluminum and stainless hardware.
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there should be a bump stop in there somewhere, right?
yes lots of math. first off what is the difference side to side? more than likely one side is not exactly the same as the other side. then develop a plan for the tight side. take into account for full down travel on one side and full compression on the other side(tight side).
sorry i wasn't more clear, if you are going to rivet aluminum you can use aluminum or stainless rivets. I was talking about bolting aluminum and stainless hardware is the best or should I say most cost effective way to secure it.
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yes lots of math. first off what is the difference side to side? more than likely one side is not exactly the same as the other side. then develop a plan for the tight side. take into account for full down travel on one side and full compression on the other side(tight side).
sorry i wasn't more clear, if you are going to rivet aluminum you can use aluminum or stainless rivets. I was talking about bolting aluminum and stainless hardware is the best or should I say most cost effective way to secure it.
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