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stevie-p
31-07-09, 08:46 PM
tried test fitting this today but it doesant line up on the strut tops and the gold centre things in the middle
any ideas???

http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee325/loonlovers/1010-4.jpg
Mike
31-07-09, 08:50 PM
Ahh good old GM 1980's ship shape tolerances lol
auzzy-b
31-07-09, 08:52 PM
its too long mabyelol i guess its already bolted on the other side.. why not just shorten it? First check the turret and makesure it isnt bent or twisted:(
stevie-p
31-07-09, 08:55 PM
yes i no it's too long and it is not bent or twisted or rippled i have checked
i dont want messy welds on it ill just have to sell it if it comes to
i have tried it bolted the other side but in that pics its not it makes no differance
Big_Chap
31-07-09, 09:00 PM
Just cut it off at a base plate, no extra welds!
deanwilko
31-07-09, 09:07 PM
mine was like that and all i did was bend the base plates does it kick back towards the bulkhead?
stevie-p
31-07-09, 09:36 PM
how do you mean?
Novaboi_1991
31-07-09, 09:37 PM
tbh id just get it on the bench grinder to make it fit the struts and extend the holes.
Pistol Pete
31-07-09, 09:39 PM
Or turn it 180degrees??
stevie-p
31-07-09, 09:52 PM
tried that lol
deanwilko
31-07-09, 09:59 PM
how do you mean?

how far is it out when its offered up and not bolted down
stevie-p
31-07-09, 10:05 PM
its not bolted down in the pic but is the same either way
Pistol Pete
31-07-09, 10:14 PM
Sounds like you need BFFI to fit it!
stevie-p
31-07-09, 10:16 PM
Bffi?
deanwilko
31-07-09, 10:16 PM
you will have to bend the base plates to make it fit
Pistol Pete
31-07-09, 10:19 PM
Bffi?

Brute Force and abit of Fcuking Ignorance lol
stevie-p
31-07-09, 10:30 PM
it wont sit true on the strut tops if i bend the baseplates though?

and pete true ... very true
Graeme
31-07-09, 10:31 PM
Mine fixed one was the same just got a mate on one side and me on the other and forced it as Pete said
stevie-p
31-07-09, 10:34 PM
was it as far out as that?
sounds a plan though
calibra-keith
31-07-09, 10:34 PM
Mine fixed one was the same just got a mate on one side and me on the other and forced it as Pete said

^^^ same :thumb:
brainsnova
31-07-09, 11:14 PM
take the weight off the front wheels and go mental.
Iain
31-07-09, 11:22 PM
Sell it and buy one with an adjuster in the middle (OMP) :thumb:
stevie-p
31-07-09, 11:23 PM
Sell it and buy one with an adjuster in the middle (OMP) :thumb:

might just do that:thumb: ill have to see if it fits with the weight of the wheels and a bit of force
lewisvalver
31-07-09, 11:30 PM
is that pic taken whilst its bolted on the other side?if it is why not redrill the holes and when its sweet just fill the gap around the nut and spray it?
stevie-p
31-07-09, 11:32 PM
no was just resting on the top i doont want to re drill or cut and weld it really will just sell it and make / buy anther one if it comes to that
Ernie
01-08-09, 06:44 AM
fit one side and leave it loose then you should be able to get the other end on.Once all on tighten down all 4 job done.
Jack
01-08-09, 11:51 AM
Steve, you're welcome to try fitting my OMP adjustable one, see if that fits any better.
Graeme
01-08-09, 12:04 PM
Yes mate mine was that bad
stevie-p
01-08-09, 12:32 PM
Steve, you're welcome to try fitting my OMP adjustable one, see if that fits any better.

if i could fella that would be so much help as i can get the dimenstions incase i decide to make my own :thumb:
stevie-p
01-08-09, 12:32 PM
fit one side and leave it loose then you should be able to get the other end on.Once all on tighten down all 4 job done.

i just dont want to have to force it on and ruin the threads :(