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<blockquote data-quote="CrustyJeep" data-source="post: 791459" data-attributes="member: 15960"><p>I build pretty much everything lately, and do all my own wrenching/rebuilding/wiring/whatevering.</p><p></p><p>Exceptions for parts would be d-ring/tow points, leaf spring pads, caliper stands, tube adapters, that sort of thing. The stuff I can't build, like hydraulic hoses, I have custom made rather than settling for some pre-made doesn't-quite-fit thing.</p><p></p><p>Exceptions for work are stuff that my welder can't handle, or that my press can't handle, or that requires machining. Stuff like splining shafts, retubing axle housings, etc., I won't be able to handle any time soon.</p><p></p><p>I may out source a cage. I'd rather do my own, but the learning curve for serious tube work is gonna be steep and I've barely started it.</p><p></p><p>One major annoyance I've had, is when you buy a weld-on part (leaf spring pads, for example), WHY THE FAWK do they paint them, or worse yet, powder coat them??? The only reason for me to buy them is that they're too time consuming to make vs. buying, but they force you to waste time grinding off brand new paint <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>I've built up a pretty decent set of tools and fab equipment over the last couple years. I started out with nothing but a set of metric hand tools left over from my pro wrench monkey days. I couldn't fab anything. That SUCKED SEVERE ASS, since I had enough fab experience to know for sure I wanted to do it. I don't see how anybody can be in this sport without doing at least some fab work, I would be suicidal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CrustyJeep, post: 791459, member: 15960"] I build pretty much everything lately, and do all my own wrenching/rebuilding/wiring/whatevering. Exceptions for parts would be d-ring/tow points, leaf spring pads, caliper stands, tube adapters, that sort of thing. The stuff I can't build, like hydraulic hoses, I have custom made rather than settling for some pre-made doesn't-quite-fit thing. Exceptions for work are stuff that my welder can't handle, or that my press can't handle, or that requires machining. Stuff like splining shafts, retubing axle housings, etc., I won't be able to handle any time soon. I may out source a cage. I'd rather do my own, but the learning curve for serious tube work is gonna be steep and I've barely started it. One major annoyance I've had, is when you buy a weld-on part (leaf spring pads, for example), WHY THE FAWK do they paint them, or worse yet, powder coat them??? The only reason for me to buy them is that they're too time consuming to make vs. buying, but they force you to waste time grinding off brand new paint :rolleyes: I've built up a pretty decent set of tools and fab equipment over the last couple years. I started out with nothing but a set of metric hand tools left over from my pro wrench monkey days. I couldn't fab anything. That SUCKED SEVERE ASS, since I had enough fab experience to know for sure I wanted to do it. I don't see how anybody can be in this sport without doing at least some fab work, I would be suicidal. [/QUOTE]
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