custom brackets done- pics, details, inside

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  1. Mad_Max_Mav

    Mad_Max_Mav Member

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    Here are the pics of the final production brackets for my side project- for those of you who have been following along and had expressed an interest. If you're here looking at these, chances are you know what they're for and what they allow you to do.
    Out of respect for the wishes of the forum moderator- I cannot go into details here- if someone wants more info they can contact me via email.
    Thanks!

    some quick notes:
    We decided to anodize all the parts- imo its better than powder coating by leaps and bounds. All parts are zinc coated and will NEVER RUST or tarnish. EVER.

    All customer brackets will have the bushings welds ground totally flat and smooth and are 100% tigged.

    As posted previously- those solid bushings can be made for you to fit stock leafs all by themselves or machined 'short' to allow for...other...suspension arrangements.

    You will note that the eyelets on the square brackets are on BOTH ends, so they could be used for...oh I don't know... perhaps mounting a shock on either end depending on what year maverick a person had...

    also finished (but not pictured here) are bulletproof swedge tubes that are gold anodized and their accompanying super trick anodized rod ends. No reason for mentioning it... just sort of random nonsense from me, I suppose. ;)

    Happy Holidays to Everyone here!
    Special Thanks to Rayzorsharp and Scooper for their continued advice, assistance and input... over the last year you have both knowingly or unknowingly made comments to me that made me really think of certain things in a new light- and that, my friends, is worth anything in this world.

    (y)

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    SlotlessMan A squirrel and his nut

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    Very nice parts! Thanks for everything you do for us.

    Merry Christmas! Joe
     
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    CHEERS Joe! Happy Holidays!

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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    That looks awesome! Can't wait to get a set on my car and try them out!!! (y)
    Merry Christmas!
     
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    Thanks Ray! I am happy to talk with you about equipping a member of your fleet, lol. (y)
     
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    Can you add a tie down loop to the spring brackets if I buy a set?
     
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    I suppose... have you been good this year? lol. :burnout:
     
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    Thats really nice. The zinc coating looks very good.
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I been good!!! :rolleyes:
    Unless you count...well...nevermind. :shhh:
     
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    Thanks! I thought it came out sweet- looks really nice mated up with the gold(ish) anodizing on the tubes, imho. :)

    Woa WOA there buddy! - lets keep your various and sundry sexual proclivities under wraps here! This is a family friendly forum for Pete's sake!....

    (who the frig is Pete and why should we do anything for his sake anywho!?) :bouncy:

    As for the tie downs... we will have to take a look at it and see where it can be welded to the plate without A) causing interference or B) being in a place that cannot be welded to a degree of strength that will sustain structural cohesion under the stress of holding down 2200 (or so) lbs for a prolonged period. Ground clearance will also need to be taken into account... it won't do any good to have a tie down location welded in if it disallows the car from being driven up onto a trailer, etc. BUT...as with all engineering endeavors, we shall see. (y)
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Yeah, if it's a major problem we won't worry about it. I'll just keep using my axle straps.
     
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    Those looks great. I might be a little behind the times, but what's the status on the quad. engine braces?
     
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    Cool! nice find that! We can do THAT.
    Ohhhh, now I'm all tingly in special places with anticipation of adding something to the design! Perhaps I should reward you in some way? How about a free pine tree air freshener?

    lol I'm kidding- really- THANK YOU for pointing out that link- I'd really like to incorporate that. I'm actually going to call wild bill the fabricator right now and talk it up.
    Cheers bro!
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    Glad to help, (y) I definitely think it would be a nice addition to your product.
     

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