Mike,Anyone have any tips on notching the frame for clearance of the rear axle? I am looking into 'C' notching the frame and want it strong. Probably gong to triangulated 4-link since the rear is already set up for it.
Thanks!
Mike
Mike, 1-1/2" +/-.. yeah that sounds about right. I'll re-post the section of my thread here, for clarification of tubing size and thickness........ I want to keep the stock bed floor. So if I kept the upper piece about 1/4" below the bed floor rails does that mean that I can only go up about 1 1/2" +/-? Should the upper support be the same thickness as the notch is my question?
I think I have seen your stress images elsewhere. Nice software.
Mike
Mike, 1-1/2" +/-.. yeah that sounds about right. I'll re-post the section of my thread here, for clarification of tubing size and thickness.
Step Notch made from rectangular tube. Here is one I developed that is made from mitered 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 1/4" wall tubing. It is about 10% stronger than a stock frame and gains you about 3-1/2" additional clearance.
Tube Type Step Notch FEA
Tube Type Step Notch as viewed from inside