07-20-2015, 10:32 PM
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glad you are working out the bugs instead of throwing in the towel.
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2003 S-10, 2.2L, 5 speed, ext cab long bed.
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07-21-2015, 02:31 PM
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glad you are working out the bugs instead of throwing in the towel.
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As much fun as I'm having with this project...no way! 
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07-21-2015, 02:39 PM
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Tore down the wheel assembly so I can take it to the welder to have them flatten it back straight and weld up some supports on the bottom side of the support plate. The hub assembly is supposed to be pointing straight up. 
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07-22-2015, 04:51 PM
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straight up
There once was a man from College Station,
who had the lowest drag trailer in the nation.
But torque grabbed his steel,
and tweaked the angle of his wheel,
now the welder's gonna see if he can make it heal!
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07-22-2015, 05:31 PM
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07-22-2015, 05:32 PM
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Now the welder's got to stop this abrasion?
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
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07-22-2015, 09:36 PM
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flexation
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07-23-2015, 07:16 PM
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Got the phone call this morning that my support plate was done!
The support plate looked good and I got it painted before I started my re-assembly.
I now have the proper clearance from the Coroplast floor!
I decided not to make things overly complicated by trying to move things around so I kept the air bag spring in the front to maximize the spring capacity since the support plate is reinforced with stiffening plates. I did remove the air gauge as it's really not needed and the stiffening plates will provide some protection to the air valve.
I am considering adding a shock absorber by attaching it from one side of the wheel axle to one of the stiffening plates near the front. I'll have to see if one from a motorcycle or scooter will work or not.
Looks like I'll git to test the improved setup on the trip out to Gonzales, TX.
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07-23-2015, 07:29 PM
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flexation
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Now the welder's got to stop this abrasion?
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Yes...the welder hopefully got this issue under control with the stiffening plates. Flexation is a $68 word now..
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07-23-2015, 08:58 PM
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looks HD now. should hold up to the pounding it's obviously taken. funny, when building something, the ugly heads that rear to let you know: you don't have it figured out yet.
i will be in Canada for 3 weeks so i won't be responding anymore after Sat. hope to have a good time visiting in-laws so will catch up upon my return.
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