Chassis Building 101

Material Specification Change, Control Arm Bushing Sleeves

In the upper and lower control arm section, the sleeves that the bushings press into (pn CW11056) need to be made from 1.5" x .125 wall not .120 wall.

Depending on where you source your tubing, the tolerance on the wall thickness could be +/- .020 which could make the bushings fall out of the .120 tubing. I have ordered .120 wall all along, and it worked out fine, but a customer ordered .120 and the bushings slid right out of those tubes.. NOT GOOD!!

I advise to please check the ID of the tube before welding! This way if you have a piece that is out of spec, you're not committed.

If the bushings are loose in the sleeves, simply drill a 3/16" hole in the tube in 2 positions, and rose tack the bushing in there so it can't come out. Be careful to do it quick so as not to melt the rubber. I have had to use this method myself and it worked out fine. If you ever need to replace the bushings once they are welded in drill out the tack, put the new bushing in and weld in the same manner..

M

Missing files on cds

I have been informed by a few customers that some files were missing from their cds. In particular, the dxf cut file and bend diagram for the CW11007 and CW11008 front shock ears got missed.

Also, on some of the older cds, a file for the CW11071 which is a small gussett on the lower rear control arms was missing.

If you do not have this information on your cd, please e mail me and I will get the file to you.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

New Developments!

Hi Everyone..

Just a quick note.. I've had a lot of folks express interest in purchasing components for their chassisworks chassis. While I am no longer making chassis, I can certainly help out with some of the small parts.

I will be making very small production runs of Fuel cells, rear hubs, upper front shock mounts, etc. So when the time comes that you need parts for your build, e mail me. I may have what you need on the shelf.

M