Dowser Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Hey all. I'm just looking for someone who has a welder and knows how to use it to build me a Panhard Rod drop down bracket similar to the one in the photo. I haven't the time to try and measure, mock up or practice welding to make this for myself. It would need to accommodate a 3" lift. I checked with Calmini on the price of theirs that they sell with the Full suspension kit and I think they wanted around $75.00 + shipping which I think might be a little high but regardless of that, even if I did spend $40.00 for one it I wouldn't most likely buy it from them. If anyone is interested, let me know and I'm sure we can work out a price that seems acceptable to us both. Edited February 19, 2011 by Dowser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I had a CAD mock up of one, but I'm not sure if there were dimensions on what was posted but it might be worth digging up for anyone to use. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowser Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) Hey B. I've been digging thru the archives because I know you posted those plans up once AGES ago. I can't seem to find them. I'll keep sifting, but in the mean time, If its not too much trouble and you find them easy enough, think you could post them up here? If nothing else perhaps I could just hand them to someone local if no one on here wants to take a bite and see if I can get the job done for not too much. I'll keep searching. I remember the thread too. a couple other people had put up their design ideas as well and there was even mention that the proper way to have the bracket made would be on the Axle side raising the mount up instead of lowering it from the frame If I recall correctly. At any rate... *continues searching* *edit* I think I found the thread where you posted the images,.... I think..... but of course they are long gone. And I also found the thread mentioning about the axle mount being made higher instead. Old Topic Turned New! Axle mount raised. Start digging would ya Precise. Edited February 19, 2011 by Dowser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I have a welder, and have been planning on making one for myself since I did my lift...however I am living on campus right now so I can't really build anything... If you can wait till this summer (may)I'd be happy to crank out an additional one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm pretty sure that hard drive fried on me, and I have no idea where it was hosted from. Oh well, I'll start over. No biggie, a few measurements and I'll CAD it up... I keep forgetting that NPORA has a photo bucket account that all the tech stuff should be moved too. When I post it, I'll make sure to do that and remind everyone. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowser Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks OldSlowReliable. I'd appreciate that for sure. If Precise does make another CAD mock up and posts it, I'll grab it and see what it would cost for a local to make one but until that time i'll take you up on the offer. And Precise, it sure would be a great option for anyone that doesn't have the ability, tools, time, etc, to take a detailed model to take to someone local fab shop or welder and get them to make one up for themselves. I'm sure it would be WAY cheaper then what is offered out there for us now. On the other hand, I'm not sure if perhaps you'd rather make some coin since it would be your design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Yes, that's why I'll do it. I was too busy stripping other parts today, but tomorrow I should wrap it up and be able to take the measurements again. Then it gets towed... As for coin, I don't know how to weld (that would be the best fab method), nor do I have the time to deal with it now. When I post them, it is for anyone to use. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Here are the rough dimensions for a WD21 panhard drop bracket. The measurements were taken from the Calmini bracket. I will be making one for myself and one for Beastpath within the next few weeks. I will probably just go ahead and make 3 or 4. I was planning on selling them for $40-50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 i'd be interested in one as well. dowser, we could go splits on shipping and meet up somewhere in between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowser Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 i'd be interested in one as well. dowser, we could go splits on shipping and meet up somewhere in between Absolutely. I drive down to the Niagara Region about once a month so it wont be any trouble. Not to mention I'd love to see you rig First hand. I'll try not to drool on all your stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 If I can fit them in a small USPS flat rate box it's $12. I went to the metal supply shop yesterday to pick up some stock. These will be done by the middle of March. If you guys don't mind cutting off or flattening the flared section on the bottom of the original bracket I will build them like the one in the picture in the first post. They could be done much quicker if that is the case. Otherwise there will be more pieces and a few more welding steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowser Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 That's fine with me. Not a big issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 If I can fit them in a small USPS flat rate box it's $12. I went to the metal supply shop yesterday to pick up some stock. These will be done by the middle of March. If you guys don't mind cutting off or flattening the flared section on the bottom of the original bracket I will build them like the one in the picture in the first post. They could be done much quicker if that is the case. Otherwise there will be more pieces and a few more welding steps. Actually, you'll probably end up having to pay more along the lines of $25 for shipping, as they are in canada. Not too long ago I shipped a shackle kit to canada via flat rate box, and it was around 20-30 total...and no customs fees which saved alot of $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Actually, you'll probably end up having to pay more along the lines of $25 for shipping, as they are in canada. Not too long ago I shipped a shackle kit to canada via flat rate box, and it was around 20-30 total...and no customs fees which saved alot of $ He said he was going to the us to pick them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 He said he was going to the us to pick them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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