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Old 08-31-2007, 12:04 PM
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hello building my first rat. when extending and moving axle i see some weld a tube in the front of frame horn attached to tube is a bracket to bolt axle to. i have the old ford axle i want to use. give me advice am i on track. pictures of one like this will help. thanks robert demon1
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I am not sure of the advice you want. I think you are talking about using a suicide front suspension. Here are some pics I have collected from various sites over the years:
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Old 09-01-2007, 01:09 AM
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And some more:
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Old 09-01-2007, 01:23 AM
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These pics should give you an idea of different ways builders have done suicide front ends. As well here is a link to building a frame for your ride:

http://www.nationaltbucketalliance.c...ssis/index.asp
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